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 Carp Caterpillar Jun 5. 2023 This simple little fly is an excellent spring and summer choice for carp and other species that are accustomed to feeding on caterpillars, willow grubs, inchworms or other larvae falling from overh	Video Hot Glue Para Ant Apr 26. 2023 A must have pattern that is ultra quick to tie and very realistic on the water.	Video Mr. Jones Mar 8. 2023 Mr. Jones Fly Tying Recipe: (Click the links below to purchase the materials from Charlie) Thread: Tan Veevus 8/0
Video Boy Wonder Hopper Feb 1. 2023 Fly Tying Recipe: (Click the links below to purchase the materials from Charlie) Hook: #08 Tiemco 100SP-BL or Tiemco 100	Video Jeffrey Dauber Jan 11. 2023 Fly Tying Recipe: (Click the links below to purchase the materials from Charlie) Hook: #14-16 Tiemco 2487	Video Sid Knight's Pearly Daddy Dec 30. 2022 Materials Used;
Video Glass Eyed Damsel Nymph Dec 22. 2022 Materials Used;	Video Blue Bottle Dec 19. 2022 Here we will be tying a Blue Bottle variant. The bluebottle (Calliphora vomitoria) and greenbottle (Lucilia caesar) are common and widespread.	Video Furled Damsel Nymph Nov 28. 2022 Another super quick yet effective technique for an extended body damsel nymph, that can be used not only on nymphs but also dry flies.
Video Fly fishing in Prague Sep 7. 2022 Hunting for chub on a meadow creek with terrestrials and fiberglass fly rod.	Video Adult Damsel Fly Aug 12. 2022 Materials Used;	Video Llano Bug Jul 28. 2022 The Llano Bug was created by Kevin Hutchinson to fish the Llano river and some other South Texas rivers for bass and sunfish.
Video Brown Foam Beetle Jul 15. 2022 Materials List Hook size 12-14, Thread Black 8/0 ,, Body Brown Foam & Red Peacock Tail Feathers,, Silly Legs Brown Barred, white Glo-Brite Post	Video GFA Hopper Jun 23. 2022 The GFA Hopper is a simple yet very effective dry fly. Being made of mostly foam and deer hair it floats very well.	Video Chernobyl Ant Jun 16. 2022 Chernobyl ants are probably one of the most popular foam flies around if not the most popular.

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