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2018
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GTI Caddis

So I fished the Animas, and the guy working at the fly shop recommended a caddis pupae. So I grabbed a few of them in size 14, and went to fish.

Stream Sample with Entomologist Matt Green (Part 2 of 2)

Entomologist Matt Green joins us in this series to complete a stream sample. In Part 2, we examine the results of the sample, and then Matt makes additional recommendations.

Deep and slow

The secret behind catching Scottish spring salmon!

Squirmy Wormie

Check out the Squirmy Wormie in action in Mike's Genesee river Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRrzDie9SWM

Billy Butt

Materials Used; Hook, Fulling Mill Magni Double size 6 Thread, Uni-8/0 Yellow and Black Tag, Oval Copper Tinsel or Wire Butt, Glo-Brite Flu-Red No.4

Melt Glue Gammarus

A super simple but realistic pattern that imitates both the fresh and salt water shrimp. This melt glue technique makes a very natural soft, chewy but also tough and robust body.

Melt glue Rhycophila larva

Another quick melt glue pattern for the adventurous tyer.

How To Tie an Intruder Fly

A sparse version of an Intruder Fly, this spider style Intruder only has one station.

Charlie Has Worms

Charlie's Got Worms! Well, my Crazy Charlie got mixed up with a Squirmy Wormy. I ordered some sea anemone aquarium decorations to play around with.

Stream Sample with Entomologist Matt Green (Part 1 of 2)

Entomologist Matt Green joins us in this series to complete a stream sample. In Part 1, we pick Matt's brain and discuss the notion of a sample, then watch Matt go through his process.

Tav's Big Mac

The Big Mac was designed by John Tavenner for fishing the San Juan River, however fisherman soon realized this pattern would work well for many other fisheries around the US.

Frenchie Nymph

Check out the Frenchie Nymph in action in Mike's Codorus Creek Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lVf5w-4Dr8

A Tale Of Three Trout

The Snowy Mountains region is arguably the most renowned trout fishery of mainland Australia. Rugged mountains, wild open plains, and alpine streams full of trout.

The Slim Shady 5.0

The Slim Shady is perfect match for the small baetis mayflies found in Colorado and in any water that looks fishy.

Golden Olive Nymph

This is a simple little nymph that I've been busy tying this winter for a client. It has a nice dark silhouette and contrasting gold trim.

Organza Buzzer

Black Thread & Organza Ribbon with Goose Biot Cheeks

Large Brown Foam Caddis

Works really well on both waters, especially in rough conditions

Grizzly Olive Spider

This is a New Pattern I have made, which I am going to try this year on my local Reservoir, Also on my River, I am sure it will be deadly.

Double D Caddis

A nice technique for making a CDC body, without coming in conflict with the under body of the fly. This makes the body fish deep under the surface but keep the wing high and dry.

Marabou Smelt (Dick Stewart)

The Marabou Smelt is a fly pattern created by author Dick Stewart. This pattern can be found on page 107 of Trolling Flies for Trout & Salmon...

Marabou Smelt

The Marabou Smelt is a fly pattern created by author Dick Stewart. This pattern can be found on page 107 of Trolling Flies for Trout & Salmon authored by Dick Stewart and Bob Leeman.

Parasol Post Technique

The Parasol Post is a technique I utilize often for a variety of flies (especially emergers), and it's one I recommend you add to your arsenal.

Red Hook Annelid

Red Annelids are a very important and common food source for trout in almost every river in the world.

Lefty's Deceiver

Lefty Kreh ties his own Deceiver. Quite a few tips on how to really tie a Lefty's Deceiver.

Sooty Olive Muddler

A great loch Pattern

JC's Electric Caddis Larva

Detailed instructions for tying John Collin's Electric Caddis Larva.

Cock Robin Emerger/Dry

Materials Uesd; Hook, Fulling Mill Short Shank Special size 12 Threads, Uni-8/0 Rusty Brown and Red to Finish Body, Rusty Brown Thread Ribbing with a Natural Peacock Quill

The decline of GFF

No, don't worry! It's not that GFF is disappearing, but the number of visitors isn’t what it used to be.

The Hidden

Fishing Iceland for gigantic brown trout

Root Beer Leech

This simple fly comes from BC fly tyer Jack Simpson. The fly is really quite simple but has given Jack one memorable day back in 2009, helping him land an 18 lb rainbow trout.

Silly Rabbit

A different spin on a bunny style saltwater streamer. Total guide fly that's very versatile and durable, and most importantly, quick and easy to tie.

Micro Caddis Larva

Detailed instructions on how to tie a Micro Caddis Larva fly.

Killer Bug Variation

Very Effective Pattern

Pyramid Lake Woolly Worm

I tie the Pyramid Lake Woolly Worm Cutthroat Trout Fly a little bit different from the ones from Jan Nemec, but they are essentially the same pattern.

EP Blue Crab

This crab fly pattern mimics a small blue crab and is very effective for permit and redfish.

Black Pheasant Tail River Nymph

Black Thread 8/0 & Orange Glo-Brite no5 ,,, Black PT & Copper Wire for Body,,, Mix Dubbing of you own choice

Soldier Palmer

One of my favourite Pattern

Articulatede Hilo

Click the link below here you will find the full materiallist: http://www.flytying.eu/product/articulated-hilo-8378/

My Best All Round Nymph Patterns by Davie McPhail

If you tye and fish these nymphs for both rivers and lochs you will not go far wrong as I have caught more fish on these flies than I could count..

Bitters

Orange Crab/Urchin Pattern A good Bonefish Fly
2017
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Disco Midge

The Disco Midge is a great fly for fishing slightly off color water. Its flashy enough to catch the trout's attention, and not too flashy to scare them away.

Double slip Wings

How to tie the double slip mallard wings. Come eseguire le doppie ali in sezione di penna di germano.

Fly Tying Gadgets: Organizer bins

Staying organized in fly tying is essential, and in this brief tutorial, I share some bins that have helped me over the years.

Grouse & Orange Sedge/Hedgehog

Materials Used.. Hook, Fulling Mill Super Grub size 10 Thread, Uni-8/0 Black Tail, Glo-Brite Floss No.9 and Golden Pheasant Crest Body, Black seals Fur or SLF Dubbing

Grey Fred

Click the link below here you will find the full materiallist: http://www.flytying.eu/product/frede-8517/

Blue Flash Damsel

Blue Flash Damsel Nymph (Woolly Bugger)

Black Peasant Tail Klinkhammer

Hook size 12 ,,, Thread Black 8/0 ,, Black PTN for body ,, Green wire ribs ,, orange yarn for post ,, Black Cock Hackle

Robin Twm's Small Sedge

Traditional Welsh Wet Fly, Robin Twm's Small Sedge..

Meade's crazy flies

Australian Rob Meade's flies are totally crazy contraptions using foam in strange shapes, odd constructions, rubber legs, large eyes and lots of color. Flies just after my heart!

Christmas Chironomid (X-mas Chronie)

Merry Christmas! The X-mas Chronie was designed by Mike (Doc) Monteith from Spruce Grove, Alberta, Canada.

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