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Article Back to Basics Apr 21. 2023 Simple Sometimes simple is best. Simple and scruffy in fact. Nick Thomas shows you how to tie a both simple and scruffy fly.	Article Micro Minnow Mar 17. 2023 Minnows upcycle small lifeforms into a tasty package of protein for bigger fish to eat, so minnow imitations make effective flies	Article The Fish’s View Feb 8. 2023 We, wet, wet Why go to the trouble of photographing a fly that is soaking wet? Well, in many cases it can dramatically alter the appearance of the imitation. Read more here
Article Bites in Pink Satin Jan 6. 2023 Nymph Satin ribbon can’t be used in as many different ways as organza, but it definitely makes some juicy looking fish snacks. Learn how to use it here	Article Sling Wings Nov 20. 2022 Taped wings A simple technique to fan out dry fly hackles to form wings the Comparadun style. Se how here	Article Slinky Shrimp Nov 3. 2022 Coiled A shrimp pattern can be either a caricature or an imitation. The Slinky Shrimp falls somewhere in between See how to tie it
Article May West Emerger Oct 17. 2022 Meshy Inspiration for a new fly design can come from anywhere. The May West is an example of a combination of materials that came together to create a new fly See it here	Article Stealth Stonefly Sep 20. 2022 Foam This is a dual purpose stonefly pattern tied on a jig hook. It can act both as a dry fly and an indicator See how to tie it here	Article Skin & Foam Pupa Aug 6. 2022 Al dente An extended body caddis pupa tied with latex ribbon - the al dente tagliatelle of fly tying materials. See the pattern here
Article Canvas Crab Jul 17. 2022 Saltwater As everyone knows crab-like means moving sideways, not forwards or backwards. The Canvas Crab fly moves sideways as crab flies should. See how to tie it here	Article Softly Softly May 31. 2022 Soft dry The Partridge Parachute Emerger – or PPE for short – is a soft hackle dry fly, all limp and spindly See how to tie it here	Article Stitch-Up Shrimp May 7. 2022 Scud This scud pattern uses a simple sewing technique to add the legs that are a common trait for these widespread crustaceans, which are high in the fish menu in both fresh- and saltwater See how to tie it here

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Wild is Where You Find It	Graveyard & Grayling	No-Rise Nymph	Glass Spider	Headbanger Cased Caddis	74-Worm
TAFF 2021: A year on a suburban river	Lightsaber Perdigon	Blushing Bug	DMC Nymph	Line & Cord Bug	Buzzcut Caddis

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Dec 27. 2022
Wild is Where You Find It (Video)