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Flies fishing under the surface imitating subadult insects

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MP 2404 variant

Jun 19. 2019
This heavy up side down CDC mayfly nymph is a variant of Marc Petitjean's MP 2404, that incorporates an off bead used as a keel to keep the nymph fishing the correct way.
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Micro Fritz Black Pheasant Tail Nymph

Jun 17. 2019
Hook #14 Thread Black 8/0 Body Black PTN with Silver Ribs Thorax Fluro Chartreuse Micro Fritz
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Copper Hare's Ear Nymph

Jun 6. 2019
Materials Used; Hook, Fulling Mill Competition Heavyweight size 14 Tying Wire, UTC X small Copper Wire Tail and Thorax, Pheasant Tail Fibres Rib, Copper Wire
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Alien Stonefly

May 25. 2019
A new method of building segmented bodies on nymphs. The Alien Stonefly uses black and clear plastic shrink tubing over dubbing for the tail and body of the fly.
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Green Caddis Larvae

May 24. 2019
Biology Some say that caddisflies are even more important than mayflies. For us flyfishers that is probably correct. A good caddis pattern can save your day.
Learn more here
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Green Caddis Pangolin

May 23. 2019
Materials Used: Hook: Tiemco, 205BL {#10} or Mustad 37160 or similar Bait Style hook. Weight: Lead wire Thread: Dyneema 55 {Gold} Thorax: Organza Ribbon {Black}
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Tungsten Goldie

May 22. 2019
The Tungsten Goldie is a trout fly pattern from Umpqua Fly Manager Brian Schmidt. The fly is heavily weighted with a tungsten bead and some lead wire.
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Wee Woolly Caddis

May 16. 2019
Hey Threadheads! This fly pattern is the design of Joe Johnson. It's a quick and dirty caddis pattern with a ton of weight to get the fly down quickly.
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Hot Spot Stone

May 14. 2019
In this fly tying tutorial, we welcome guest tier Shawn Holsinger of Holsinger's Fly Shop (co-owner with his father Ron).
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Sulphur Perdigon

May 9. 2019
Detailed instructions for tying a Sulphur Perdigon.
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Peacock body & cdc jig

May 8. 2019
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Hare & Copper Variant

May 4. 2019
It's arguably New Zealand's official nymph and a popular choice for many anglers targeting the legendary trout of Middle Earth. It's a straightforward fly and ideal for the beginner fly tyer.

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