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Fan Wing March Brown

Oct 16. 2018
This is an interesting pattern only using the classic combination of partridge and hares ear for this dry fan wing March brown mayfly. Hook: Mustad R30 # 10 Thread: Brown
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Troutsman Hex Variant

Oct 13. 2018
A variant of a large American Hex mayfly pattern that has a couple of unusual techniques that can be easily adapted for tying Danica and Vulgata patterns.
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Treacle Parkin

Oct 9. 2018
One of the great North country classics for trout and grayling.
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Hornberg

Oct 9. 2018
The Hornberg is an all-purpose favourite, both as a dry fly and streamer, especially highly regarded in New England states, where a number of variants have evolved.
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Poly IOBO

Oct 8. 2018
A synthetic version of the classic IOBO pattern that is usually tied with CDC. This version catches just as well and is a lot more robust than the CDC version.
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Adams Dry Fly

Oct 5. 2018
The Adams dry fly is one of the most popular dry flies ever created for good reason. It mimics a mayfly perfectly and has proven itself throughout many years of fishing.
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H & L Variant

Oct 1. 2018
Another classic dry fly with calf tail wings and tail and a mixed body of stripped quill and peacock herl. It was also US president Eisenhowers go to pattern for trout fishing.
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Stimulator

Sep 28. 2018
In my opinion, the Stimulator is one of the best flies for using as an indicator. It floats high, is super buoyant, and mimics a large range of bug species.
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Pheasant Tail X-Caddis

Sep 12. 2018
This is a variant of the original John Juracek's & Craig Mathews pattern of a little egg laying caddis. In smaller sizes it also works well when midge fishing. Hook: Ahrex FW501 #14
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Grey Wulff

Sep 8. 2018
One of the classics. A # 14 grey Wulff and a tying technique that is well worth mastering. A generic pattern for many mayflies.
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Yellow Sally Stonefly

Sep 8. 2018
A parachute version of this popular little stonefly with a couple of unusual techniques. Hook: Mustad R43 # 12-14 Tail: Yellow grizzle fibres Wing: Two light dun hackles
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Sulphur No Hackle Dun

Sep 4. 2018
A simple yet effective little no hackle yellow mayfly pattern that sits beautifully in the surface.

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