Midge patterns aren’t new to the fly-fishing world and have been around for a long time. They are in a class of their own and can be fished in still and moving water scenarios with great success. Many anglers fish variations of the original pattern, but the general pattern still stays true to its origin. …
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The Griffith’s Gnat is one of those patterns that nobody brags about fishing, tying, or even having in their fly box. Admittedly I was one of those anglers, and I’m not sure what it was, maybe an age thing or just the overwhelming modern information of updated patterns, that people talk about more. Whatever it …
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The humble little Brassie. If there was ever a fly pattern that had little to no recognition of how deadly it is, it has to be the Brassie. A simple pattern with no more than three materials on it, that catches loads of fish and big fish at that. My first experience with the Brassie …
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Say the word ‘Perdigon’ or ‘Perdi’ at a place like Henry’s Fork or a local watering hole in Wyoming, and you may just get a few stiff stares or dirty looks. For the record, I will admittedly say that I was one of those anglers giving that look of horror and disgust. For an angler …
What is a Perdigon Fly? (Are You Ready to Catch Fish) Read More »
Picture yourself wading in a small stream, you haven’t had a bite in hours and you are slowly starting to lose faith. For some reason, the fish seem to have gone off the bite and you are left guessing the next fly change. All of a sudden, the water comes alive! Fish start to rise …
Fly Fishing with Ant Patterns (Setup, Flies and More) Read More »
The world of fly tying is a very vast and never ending addiction. There are so many views, opinions, techniques, and materials that one can’t actually know them all and it can be quite overwhelming just getting to grips with the basics. Many say print is dead! I’m of a different opinion, and I find …
15 Best Fly-Tying Books (with Favorite Patterns) Read More »
So, you have taken the plunge and bought yourself your first float tube with all the necessary additions. Welcome to the club! Stillwater float tubing is great fun, and one can dive deep into the specifics and become quite a die-hard belly boat purist. There is nothing nicer than drifting over a ‘fishy’ looking piece …
Strategies for Fly Fishing on a Lake with a Float Tube Read More »
Whether you are new to the world of fly tying or a confessed pro, we can all agree that a good bobbin is so essential. You don’t need to tie flies daily, I’m sure most of us would love to be able to, but modern life just doesn’t allow this. Regardless of the time spent …
Nothing infuriates me more than a blunt pair of scissors. Imagine you have just tied a beautiful Royal Wulff, and right when you are about to cut the thread, your scissors don’t make a clean-cut, and the thread frays. There is nothing worse for me! When you start fly tying, you generally start with the …
Best Fly Tying Scissors (Tie Faster with Precision) Read More »
We all love chasing brown trout on a fly. For those anglers that don’t usually get to fish for them that often, it can be an incredible experience and one that you ten to remember for a lot longer. I’m one of those anglers, my main target species is the Rainbow trout, and when I …
When do Brown Trout Spawn (Get the Timing Right!) Read More »