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2012
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How to submit a pattern to GFF

Occasionally visitors ask whether they can contribute a fly pattern to this site, and the answer is a clear and loud YES!

#40 - Indian Rock

Tied by: Peter Simonson Originated by: Carrie G. Stevens Source: Carrie G. Stevens: Maker of Rangeley Favorite Trout and Salmon Flies - Hilyard Pg....

Rune's Libell nymph/RS Dragon

This is an attempt on Rune's (Stokkebekk) Libellnymfe/RS Dragon. Before tying, I had tied 5 strands of antron yarn together with regular sewing thread.

#39 - Angry Blue

Tied by: Monte Smith Originated by: Monte Smith Hook: Mustad-Chestertown #3298, #8 (modified hook) Eye: Silk gut Tail: Black hackle fibers Body: Flat...

The Red Devil Spey

Materials Used; Hook, Salar or Alex Jackson Single size 3 Thread, UTC Flo-Fire Orange 70 Tag, Gold Holographic Tinsel and UTC Flo-Fire Orange Thread Body, Flo-Red UV and Gold Micro Straggle Body Ha

Bluegill Popper

Fishy photos: Aleksandar Vrtaric

Croatian photographer Aleksandar Vrtaric has a slightly different photographic style compared to many other fly fishing photographers. He likes to go close and often uses very tight compositions. We asked him a few questions 

Streams of Dreams

Casting illusions

Guide Flies

Century end

Flies, Flowers, Fur and Feather

Trout at Ten Thousand Feet

#38 - The Farmy

Tied by: Alan Petrucci Originated by: Alan Petrucci Hook: Gaelic Supreme Mike Martinek Rangeley Streamer 6xl #8 Thread: White Tag: Flat silver Mylar...

CDC Klinkhammer

This is a twist on the original Klinkhammer Special. Both the post and hackle are made from CDC. This pattern sits nicely on the water's surface.

I did it again

My bookshelves are already filling up as it is, but I still have a very hard time with the online bookstores. I simply can't help it.

Juan Jose Serra

When Argentinean artist Juan Jose Serra approached me and showed me some of his amazing paintings and inquired about being in our Fishy Artists series I was all excited! You will probably understand why when you 

Fishy photos: Jim Levison

Jim Levison specializes in saltwater fly fishing in Montauk, New York. He guides and he takes pictures. His stock of photos is more comprehensive than just the salt. 

#37 - New York (TCC)

Tied by: Don Soar Originated by: Don Soar Hook: Gaelic Supreme Mike Martinek Rangeley Streamer 8xl Thread: Black Tag: Silver tinsel Body: Blue floss...

Sawyer Pheasant Tail Nymph

Frank Sawyer's Pheasant Tail Nymph, Hook: Partridge BIN (Barbless Ideal Nymph #10-#18, 'Thread'/weight/rib: Copper wire, dark, Tail/abdomen/thorax/wingcase: Pheasant tail barbs

Shooting star

Another nice softhackle fly from Hans W.

Loretta Parent

I have been tying flys for 3 years now and have enjoyed learning everything I can about the art of fly tying. I am very passionate about this pastime...

#36 - Rainbow (Cains River)

Tied by: Loretta Parent Originated by: Unknown Source: Streamer Fly Tying and Fishing, Bates - Pg. 243, 247 Hook: Mustad 3665A Thread: Black tail: 2...

2011, Under Water

Some highlights from '11...

Wolf Fish - Trahira

Hunting the South American dinosaur fish. Also read our article on wolf fish.

Non-descript softhackle

A simple soft hackle wet fly with a one-strand flash material body and rib No video provider was found to handle the given URL. See the documentation for more information.

Soft hackle wet w/split thread rib

A very simple and beautiful soft hackle wet fly with a dubbed split thread rib and thorax.

Fishy photos: Mark Lance

Mark Lance's wife caught a grand fish, and Mark took a snapshot with a mediocre point-n-shoot camera. He was so disappointed in the printed version of that photograph that he vowed to raise the bar. 

#35 - Road Rash

Tied by: Bill Chandler Originated by: Bill Chandler Hook: Mustad 3907A Thread: Black Body: Copper tinsel Belly: Sparse white bucktail Under-shoulder:...

Fishy photos: Jim Klug

Photographer and fly fisher Jim Klug tells that it all started with fly fishing and travel. These days, however, he is much more likely to be found in great fishing situations with a camera in his hand instead of a fly rod. Read Jim's story 

Fly-fishing at Henderson Springs

Henderson Springs is a fly-fishing paradise located in the remote northern California wilderness.

Steve Labrecque

Steve is 55 years old and has been tying streamers for over 35 years. He has one son and four grandchildren to pass on his fishing passion to. He has...

#34 - Sebago Perch and Variant

Tied by: Steve Labrecque Originated by: Steve Labrecque Hook: Long shank of your choice or tandem rig Thread: Red 8/0 Tag: Gold tinsel Body: Pumpkin...

What's The Global FlyFisher worth?

An approach from a business that wanted to buy The Global FlyFisher made me wonder: what's a site like this worth? And don't worry... we didn't sell!

#33 - Male Dace Streamer

Tied by: Bob Petti Originated by: Lew Oatman Source: Streamer Fly Tying and Fishing Pg. 300 Hook: Mustad 3665A Thread: White Body: Pale cream floss...

January Wrap-up

All the streamers from the January streamers are now posted on our ebay auction site. This first round of auctions ends around 8pm EST on February...

#32 - Gray Ghost

Tied by: Don Bastian, Bob Frandsen, Greg Heffner, Ryan Houston, Gray Wolf Originated by: Carrie Stevens Sources: Streamer Fly Tying and Fishing -...

AGAINST THE TIDE

'AGAINST THE TIDE' is a short video, shot along the Hampshire coast, UK.

The Black Canyon of the Gunnison River

This is a video my friends and I did of a float this past summer down the Gunnison Gorge in Colorado.

Bobbers and Five Weights

Early January below the gate.

Here - Faceless - Fly Fishing

2010 Fly Fishing Calgary, Alberta Canada

Selene Dumaine

Selene Dumaine, born the year Carrie Stevens died, is an accomplished fly tyer dedicated to practicing traditional methods of fly tying, as well as...

#31 - Mosquito Ghost

Tied by: Selene Dumaine Originated by: Selene Dumaine Hook: 8xl #4 or #6 Thread: White Tag: Silver tinsel Body: Yellow floss Rib: Silver tinsel Belly:...

There - out of our element

DIY fishing is not for the faint at heart, especially when you are out of your element. We travelled for 3 days and took 4 flights to get to our final destination in Central America.

Plan B

It has been a crazy year for us. We have got a ton of support from both old and new friends, and we thank you.

Bob (Robert) Frandsen

I started fishing at a pretty early age going as a hanger on with my grandfather in my pre- school years. I began tying flies at 13 under the guidance...

#30 - Parmachene Beau (Variant)

Tied by: Robert Frandsen Originated by: Henry P. Wells Hook: Partridge CS15 #4 Thread: Black Tag: Flat silver tinsel Tail: Hackle fibers stacked white...

A few from Ora Smith

The flies of Ora Smith that have captured my imagination were the little casting streamers with duck flank wings. They are like elongated wet flies. I sat down one weekend and tied up a selection, imaging some late spring day when I could cast these flies on a light line to some spooky trout.

laponia adventure summer 2011

Tying a Disco Leech

Hook: Eagle Claw Aberdeen -- size 6 Bead: 5/32 Tungsten -- black Thread: UTC 140 -- black Tail: Furled Craft Cord -- black/claret/red Body: Ice Dub -- Claret

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