The pink worm is a go to steelhead bait, and I was looking for an intruder that would fish close to it. An orange but with pink marabou matches the color.
A different take on an intruder. Materials with a lot of movement and very little bulk. The shank and some medium eyes with these materials will help to get it t down and fishing.
The pheasant tail nymph is probably the most (or top 3) most popular nymphs in fly fishing. It is simple, effective, and mimics a wide range of trout food.
Borrowing from the craft fur minnow and other baitfish patterns, this version mixes arctic fox and marabou for profile and movement.
A mix between a Green spey, Gray Heron, and a Micro Intruder... this is the Green Heron Micro Intruder.
A micro Intruder fly mixed with a baitfish best describes this one. This I a goto fly when swinging to fish who eat baitfish. For most of the Great Lakes steelhead, this is it!
This is an extremely effective, semi-realistic, Green Drake pattern. With the use of very few materials, this is an extremely easy fly to tie.
A easy to follow fly tying video of a Zonker style pattern for trout or bass. The cone and lead wraps provide the weight to fish deep and the material choices will allow for a fast sinking.
The Redington Zero fly reel might just be the best fly reel under $100. Check out this review of the Redginton Zero 2/3 and the 4/5 sized fly reels.
The Surgeon Loop is a great and easy knot to tie. A simple strong knot to create a loop in fishing line.
This Non Slip Mono Loop is the knot I use the most for attaching flies or lures. It is super strong and allow for a lot more movement when compared to a clinch knot.
Fishing Knot attaching tippet to a leader. The Double Surgeon Knot is a very east fishing knot for attaching two lines. I use thing knot for attaching tippet to my leader.
How to Tie a Perfection Loop Knot. The perfection loop knot is one of the best fishing knots to learn. You can use it any time you need a solid sturdy loop off a main line.
Original Vintage 1958-1962 Taupo.
My thoughts and review of a great new fly box from Plan D, the "Pack Max Articulated Plus Fly Box". This box will hold 40 flies on the hooks with the option for many more in the slotted foam.
A sparse version of an Intruder Fly, this spider style Intruder only has one station.
A tough situation for spey casting Elevated casting spot, fast inside current with an eddy, far side of the middle tail out is the sweet spot.
Fly tying tutorial of a Parachute Blue Wing Olive dry fly. BWOs are a main staple on trout waters throughout the US.
Review of Hatch Fly Fishing Reels, 7 Plus and 9 Plus, from the Finatic series of reels. These are some of the highest performing fly reels available.
This is an easy to tie extended body mayfly that really looks the part. Realistic fly tying is an intimidating undertaking and the process is not very easy to grasp from idea to completion.
The Partridge and Purple Soft Hackle is a very simple soft hackle pattern tied with 2 materials.
A great Emerger pattern featuring a Hemmingway's synthetic quill for the body (https://frostyfly.com/shop/synthetic-tapered-peac
A quick look at some new wading boots from Korkers. There are two new models to look at the Darkhorse wading boot and the Hatchback Wading boot.
