Perdigons are some of the most effective Euro nymphs you can use. Tying your black Perdigons on Czech nymph and caddis hooks makes them downright deadly.
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Euro nymphs are deadly patterns that can used with a standard Euronymphing rig or dead-drifted under an indicator. This article discusses various types of Euro nymphs and why they are so effective.
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The Hare and Copper Variant is a Euro nymph that catches trout everywhere, which is why it is one of our confidence flies. This article explains how to tie this effective pattern.
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The Baetis Emerger Cripple is a deadly pattern for fishing during any Baetis hatch, but especially during those when trout are keying on the emerger stage. Here’s how to tie it and tips for catching more trout with it.
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I discovered this archaic pattern in the book Simple Flies by Morgan Lyle. The story goes that Frank Sawyer, the same guy that developed the venerable Pheasant Tail Nymph, created this fly, too. Mr. Sawyer was the caretaker, or River Keeper as they are known in the United Kingdom, of the River Avon. One of
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Although synthetic materials have certainly grown in popularity in recent years, some of the best materials for tying flies are and always will be natural feathers and fur. Pheasant tails are a prime example. Not only is this the primary ingredient for its namesake, the Pheasant Tail Nymph, but it’s a major component of countless
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A fly fishing buddy said aloud; “that’s a hard head,” and I was flattered! His comment was not directed toward me, but rather the fly I handed him. Head cement is one of those incidental components that is often taken for granted, but perhaps it shouldn’t be. Why is quality head cement important when finishing
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The origin of the “Blood Dot Egg” leads many people to misunderstand the concept of this fly. The confusion comes from the assumption that the egg is named for a blood-red dot included in the egg. The origin and communication of its name might unfortunately continue well into fly-fishing’s future. The Blood Dot Egg
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https://youtu.be/SUJZJ2gEUXE The Sexy Walt is an incredibly easy fly to tie, even for beginners. The past few years, the Sexy Walt and its variations have become my go-to patterns and my confidence flies. If trout aren’t hitting some version of a Sexy Walt, then they’re usually just not hitting! Below is a quick video demonstrating
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The term “guide flies” describes flies that can save the day and put fish in the net but are ridiculously quick and easy to tie. The Mop Fly fits the bill on all accounts. What is a Mop Fly? A Mop Fly is a very basic design that incorporates strands of microfiber tied to the
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