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 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.	Video Killer Autumn Beetle Aug 13. 2020 This is a very effective Pattern for Autumn, Although it works till end of the Season Best tie this on size 12 - 14 - 16, with 14 & 16 size it's more effective in calm conditions,
Video Silly Legs Hawthorn Fly Aug 2. 2020 Great Pattern for early Spring till July Fish these flies in the surface film, do not apply any floatant on them I personally had a great success with these	Video Deer Hair Daddy Long Legs Jul 30. 2020 During late summer & autumn large numbers of crane flies begin to hatch and loose the battle against the elements and end their life on the water as trout food.	Video How to Make a Simple Foam Body Jul 24. 2020 For Daddy's / Crane Fly / Hoppers. All you need is a Needle, Thread, and Foam Sheet from any Craft Shop. Length, Thickness & Colour is your own choice.
Video Brown & Peacock Beetle Jun 18. 2020 Yet another quick and simple, but effective pattern, that requires only basic skills and materials. Fish it not only as a generic Coleoptera but also as something thats just buggy!	Video Braided Blue Damsel May 13. 2020 It's soon that time of year again! This adult blue damsel is a semi realistic but easy pattern to tie.	Video Galdralöpp May 6. 2020 How to dress the Galdralöpp fly, which is an Icelandic bibio hopper pattern for big, wild brown trout in their rivers.
Video F.T. Ant Apr 29. 2020 F.T. Ant - Dry Fly Tying Hook - Partridge SLP #18 Thread - Semperfli Waxed Thread 12/0 Black Body - 3mm Foam Tube Spot - White CDC Hackles - Grizzly	Video Foam Black Ant Mar 21. 2020 Materials Used; Hook, Fulling Mill All-Purpose Medium size 12 Thread, Uni-8/0 Black Body, Black Closed Cell Foam cut to 2mm thick to 4mm wide and Black Glister	Video Quick Foam Hopper Mar 20. 2020 You don't need anything more complicated for fishing a grasshopper. This is a quick and extremely easy pattern that everyone can tie. Just change the colour and size you need to match the hatch.
Video Braided Damsel Jan 22. 2020 A quick and simple adult damsel with an extended body maid from braided backing line. A pattern that works wonders during the summer months on lakes with prolific damsel hatches.	Video Transformer Jan 10. 2020 A simple but effective generic attractor. The transformer is an excellent pattern to fish dry when nothing in particular is happening on the surface.	Video Terrestrial Ant Dec 22. 2019 A simple Ant pattern, terrestrial insects live outside the water.

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