Terrestrials

Insects that ought to stay on dry land

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Bar Guac Hopper Jan 9. 2019 Terrestrial This pattern, which takes its name from the popular appetizer Guacamole, was inspired by the 'Bar Guac' special at a local fly fishing hangout. See how to tie it here	5 Minute Bug Nov 30. 2018 Terrestrial This little beetle imitation is amazingly lifelike. Using few and ordinary materials, Russian tyer Dmitri Tseliaritski makes it quick and easy to tie. See for yourself.
Dragons and Damsels May 12. 2018 Frequent fliers Odonata is the Latin name for the order of dragonflies and damselflies. This article is about them. Learn to tie and fish them.	Narova Foam Beetle Jun 23. 2017 Beetle Russian Dmitri Tseliaritski's Narova foam dry fly is an easy and robust pattern template for terrestrials, beetles in particular See how to tie it here.

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Video Super Simple Cicada Apr 8. 2021 Detailed instructions for tying a Super Simple Cicada.	Video CDC Hawthorn/Hopper Apr 6. 2021 Materials Used;	Video Foam Cricket Mar 13. 2021 A fun and interesting way on how to tie a foam cricket. Charlie Cricket is our Fun with Flies mascot and wanted to share how to tie him like I did for the logo.
Video Downhill Fly or Oak Fly Mar 13. 2021 Downhill Flt or Oak Fly..	Video Micro Chubby Chernobyl Mar 3. 2021 The Micro Chubby Chernobyl is a fantastic attractor dry fly.	Video CDC Ant Mar 3. 2021 A lovely little pattern, that is tied with only one CDC puff and a few turns of hackle.
Video Foam Beetle Feb 18. 2021 Materials HOOK: Hayabusa FM Grab Gape #8. THREAD: Gel Spun 8/0 or similar, red color. BACK: Foam, 3mm thick. LEGS: Multifibers, black color, 60 lb.	Video Olive Cicada Feb 8. 2021 A great looking and meaty terrestrial imitating a cicada. Could go for a hopper too.	Video Detached Bodied Daddy Long Legs Feb 6. 2021 A very simple detached body technique for a good daddy long legs that will float all day long. It can also be applied to all manner of extended bodies.
Video Simple Ant dry fly Jan 22. 2021 Ant patterns can be one of the most effective patterns during the right times of year. When you start seeing flying ants floating in the water, you should really throw these.	Video A successful and simple dry fly ant Jan 18. 2021	Video G Dragon Jan 13. 2021 Tying Materials Hook: DAIICHI 1530 # 6. Thread: Gel Spun, black, 150 denier. Body: blue foam, 2mm thick. Wings: transparent silicon rubber, with gloss.
Video Foam Beetle Nov 21. 2020 Easy to tie, effective on the water...	Video Freddy Sep 2. 2020 Detailed instructions for tying the Freddy.	Video Travis Para Ant Aug 27. 2020 Detailed instructions for tying a Tom Travis Para Ant.

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