Beads

Flies with bead heads

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Sleekit Streamer Apr 22. 2022 Cunning A productive zonker pattern tied with synthetic fur. Easy to tie, easy to cast. See how to tie it here	Organzackle Mar 31. 2022 Organza This nymph pattern teaches you how to make a sparkling hackle from organza ribbon – in two different ways even! See how to tie it here
Josephine Baker Jul 1. 2021 Bead it This fly was originally a colorful bream fly from the southern US called Bead Butt or Jennifer Lopez. I transformed it to fit my needs and named my version Josephine Baker See the pattern here	Durable flies: Before you tie Feb 27. 2020 Tied to hold One key to durability in flies is to prepare a bit before starting - and choosing the right hook, thread and materials Read the second chapter here.

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Video Krókurinn Aug 2. 2022 Here we will be tying the fly Krókurinn by Gylfi Kristjánsson. Krókurinn has earned its place as probably the best fly ever made here in Iceland to fish Arctic char.	Video Yellow CDL Matuka Jul 4. 2022 The Matuka style of flies originates from New Zealand and unlike traditional feathe-winged flies, the Matuka flies are characterized by the feathers being secured with a rib along the hook shaft -	Video GTI Caddis Jun 10. 2022 The GTI Caddis is a fly I have had great luck with in the past. I have used this pattern for a long time.
Video Bjarni Svarti Jun 4. 2022 Here we will be tying the fly Bjarni Svarti. It's clear that this fly looks very much like all the Mobutos there have been tied in Iceland.	Video Partridge Matuka Jun 4. 2022 A small sparse-tied neutral-colored baitfish imitation can be super effective when the hunt takes place with streamers for predator fish especially the ones hunting small baitfish.	Video Perdigon Fly Jun 2. 2022 The Perdigon came from competition fly fisherman who started the "euro nymphing" technique. They would fish a heavy fly, preferably on a jig hook so it would not snag the bottom.
Video Frenchie May 26. 2022 The Frenchie fly resembles a pheasant tail that has been changed slightly. These can be tied on a regular hook, but I really like using a jig hook with these.	Video No-Rise Nymph May 20. 2022 This is a great generic imitation for searching the water when the fish aren’t rising. The small jig-off bead adds a little weight and flips the nymph to fish with the point up.	Video Brown Bead Stonefly May 20. 2022 Even the most fanatical dry fly fisherman must admit that there are often days when nymphs are far superior to the dry flies.
Video Tan Spey Shrimp May 20. 2022 Fishing in shallow water can be tricky, difficult and frustrating... The fly often catches the bottom or snags, but here the solution can be upside down flies.	Video Bead Head Hares Ear May 12. 2022 The Hares Ear is a classic fly that has been around for a long time. Even though its an older pattern, its still very effective today.	Article Sleekit Streamer Apr 22. 2022 Cunning A productive zonker pattern tied with synthetic fur. Easy to tie, easy to cast. See how to tie it here
Video Brassie Apr 20. 2022 Here we will be tying the fly Brassie, Brass, Brassi, Brazz? The fly is a great option for both stream and lake fishing.	Video Craigie´s Killer Variant Apr 19. 2022 The original Craigie´s Killer was designed by Craig McDonald and utilises a full jig body to get down really deep in the river.	Video Glass Spider Apr 13. 2022 Fly tying and fishing a simple but effective pattern.

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