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The Pyramid Tadpole

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Published on Apr 13. 2014 - 10 years ago
Updated or edited 6 years ago

Foam

On this episode of Fly Friday provided by MimicFlyFishing.com: the Pyramid Tadpole. Each Friday we'll release a new fly-tying video for patterns effective on local waters, including some of my patterns that are published in the Orvis catalog.

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Diane Mayfly

I'm not sure of the origins of this interesting pattern but it looks very fishy as both a Dun and an emerger.

Oct 11. 2024

Foam Beetle

Great Pattern for Summer and Autumn
Hook size 12-14 , Thread Black , Body Close Cell Foam with Peacock Herl
Legs Black Spanflex, White Foam used for the Visibility

Oct 1. 2024

Loco Hopper

The song of grasshoppers is a major part of the background soundscape on a warm day in late summer and early fall. They live on most corners of the planet, not counting the coldest climate zones.

Sep 20. 2022

Stealth Stonefly

This is a dual purpose stonefly pattern tied on a jig hook. It can act both as a dry fly and an indicator

Aug 6. 2022

Skin & Foam Pupa

An extended body caddis pupa tied with latex ribbon - the al dente tagliatelle of fly tying materials.

Oct 17. 2021

Dron’s Little Mice Gugger

Mouse patterns can be highly effective on some species of fish. A small mouse is a good meal for most predators, and this pattern is easy to tie, and a great rodent imitation

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