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Water Boatman

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Published on Dec 14. 2019 - 5 years ago
Updated or edited 5 years ago

Imitations

Rubber legs and tails

Probably the most important water beetle when it comes to still waters. The water boatman is a quick and simple tie although semi realistic.

Originator

The feather bender

Originator's web site

https://thefeatherbender.com

Forking Feet

British Nick Thomas has come up with a way to form legs and feet using a tool we all have to hand in the kitchen, the common fork.

Jan 1. 2025

Crawl Daddy Crayfish

In this video we have the skillled flyfisher and flytyer Jake Villwock owner of the shop Relentless Flyfishing to demonstrate one of his favorite “must-have” patterns from his flybox.

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Flashbanger

Daniel D.

Dec 16. 2024

Bluegill Candy

I will be fishing out in Houston with a subscriber, and he said to bring some small sunfish flies.

Apr 23. 2024

Chain Gang Crayfish

We should fish crayfish imitations more than we do. Crayfish can be used to target trout, bass, carp and other species

Feb 25. 2024

Steel Pin Shrimp

A scud pattern with 26 individual legs is no task if you make this small, ingenious tool out of wire.

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