One can’t write about a guide to flies and how to tie them without including the famous Hares Ear Nymph, GRHE, as known by most these days. This iconic pattern was probably one of the first patterns I learned to tie and fish. It has accounted for many fish over the years, and if I …
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The Pheasant tail nymph is one of those fly patterns you would most definitely come across when starting out. Whether you started fly fishing 50 years ago or last week, the Pheasant Tail Nymph would have been in any kit or part of any recommended purchase. This pattern has been around for over 50 years …
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We are now talking about a fly that has probably caught just about every gamefish known to man and many more other freshwater and saltwater species alike. The Clouser Minnow, AKA the Clouser, has a very highly regarded reputation in the fly-fishing world, and most saltwater anglers won’t leave the house without it. What’s interesting …
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No matter what the season, water condition, or time of day, Bucktail streamers will always have a place in most fly fishers’ fly boxes. These beautiful-looking patterns give as much joy in tying them as they do in fishing them, and the best bonus of all is that they catch fish! I’m not sure what …
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The San Juan Worm is no stranger to the fly-fishing world. This pattern has been around for over 50 years and, in the right conditions and waters, is unmatched in its success rate of catching fish. The pattern is a straightforward one to tie and can be fished in various ways. The worm pattern was …
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Before I started this article, I had recently read a great piece on the girdle bug. I know, weird, but it was a very informative article written with such depth and thought. The article was headed ‘My Love Affair with the Girdle Bug.’ It was a great read about how this angler fell for this …
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The deadly caddis nymph. I’m not sure there are many other patterns with such a reputation for catching fish and many varieties of fish at that. This simple yet deadly pattern has been around for a long time with little to no changes, and I would say it is one of the staple patterns for …
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The Elk Hair Caddis is no stranger to any dry fly box. I would confidently state that almost all dry fly fishers have some form of the pattern tied and ready to fish. The Elk Hair Caddis is such an iconic pattern that made its mark around the Yellowstone area in the early 70s. It …
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When you talk about Gnat patterns, many aren’t sure what you may be referring to, while others will immediately say the Griffiths Gnat. George Griffith’s Gnat is a very popular pattern and really deserves a place in your fly box. The issue I have with the pattern and many natural-looking dry flies of this size, …
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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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