Terrestrials

Insects that ought to stay on dry land

Terrestrials - articles

Article Neoprene Beetle Sep 13. 2023 This neat little beetle’s body is made from extruded neoprene cord, which is widely available and a really useful tying material	Article 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	Article 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.
Article 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.	Article 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.	Article Foam Snail Apr 19. 2017 Simple Snails can be surprisingly high on the trout menu, and a snail imitation can sometimes be a key to success - on stillwaters and ponds in particular. See how to tie it here
Article Russian Wasp Apr 9. 2017 Sting Russian fly tyer Dmitri Tseliaritski from St. Peterburg ties som mean looking imitations. Here's an example of his foam wasps See how to tie it here	Article Foam Caterpillars Apr 7. 2014 Terrestrial Caterpillars aren't the most common type of fishing flies, but like a good ant or beetle pattern they can be killers by an overgrown stream bank on a warm summers day. Follow the easy step-by-step here	Article The Green Inchworm Sep 17. 2012 Foam Most of the rivers in Northern and mid Patagonia are lined with trees, most of which are willows, and in summer they supply one of the trout's favourite meals, the willow worm. Read about a simple, successful worm pattern here
Article Martin's Mundane Crane Fly Sep 15. 2012 Simple The crane fly or daddy longlegs is a simple insect with some very distinct characteristics, in particular the very long legs, which are a key ingredient in any crane fly pattern. This pattern uses two materials and is dead simple to tie. Follow the instructions here.	Article Tom's Hopper Mar 10. 2012 Terrestrial Before you know it, the summer is upon us, and a hopper pattern can suddenly be what makes a day. Tom Biesot's hopper is a good bet. Using a foam body and a couple of neat tecniques he produces a really good imitation	Article The Fish & The Fly Q&A Dec 8. 2011 Answers The excellent DVD-series The Fish and the Fly are made by Danish filmmaker Niels Vestergaard and fly tyer and flyfisher Morten Oland. We contacted them regarding the videos and got them to answer to a few questions about the project. Read their replies here