Selective Trout by Carl Richards & Doug Swisher, Illustrated by Dave Whitlock
One of the most essential yet seemingly simple aspects of creating a deadly pattern is size. This is especially true for the smaller flies, those less than 7 or 8 mm in length. If, for example, we are...
View ArticleTying Grubs by Fred Hannie
Here is a simple yet realistic looking pattern that should be equally effective for trout as well as bluegills. With this pattern my attempt was to create a fly that would mimic in appearance the...
View ArticleProduct Spotlight: Fish Skulls
Flymen Fishing Company today announced the launch of the Fish-Skull™ range of weighted heads for streamer flies. Quick-and-simple to tie, this latest innovation in fly tying offers fly fishermen an...
View ArticleStep-by-Step: The Forage Fly
Mike Smith’s Forage Fly™ combines the unique features of the Fish-Skull™ head with natural body materials and a “frantic tail” to create an incredibly authentic baitfish imitation that is as versatile...
View ArticleHold the Anchovies by Fred Hannie
Whether you're on the East Coast, the West Coast or the Gulf Coast, you will find forage fish like the anchovy or smelt-- and any number of species that resemble them.
View ArticleTermite- Fredrick Hannie
Tying a realistic termite requires a small hook, a steady hand, and some powerful reading glasses. Fred Hannie show how to tie his Formosan (solider) Termite.
View ArticleClyde’s Realistic Stonefly- by Kyle Hanna
Realistic flies can be intimidating a first glance. With more detailed step and a few unique material, they are now different that nay other flies. Kyle Hanna breaks down in detail the steps for a...
View ArticleDamselfly- by Fredrick Hannie
It was not until recently that I found how little I knew about damselflys and their life cycle. I assumed like most of you that a damselfly layed her eggs upon or just under the surface of the water...
View ArticleRealistic Caddis dry fly- By Timo Kontio
A great detailed tutorial on tying a realistic cadis dry fly.
View ArticleHopper Legs- by Fred Hannie
Fred Hannie shows how to easily make some realistic Hopper legs from mono.
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