Nymphs

Fly tying videos and fly pattern recipes demonstrating how to tie nymphs.

[Video] How to Tie a Crane Fly Larva

Tim Flagler demonstrates how to tie his version of a Crane Fly Larva in this Tightline Productions fly tying video tutorial. Crane Fly Larva Mash-Up As Tim points out in the video his Crane Fly Larva imitation is a mash-up of Frank Sawyer’s Killer Bug, the Utah Killer Bug from Tenkara Guides, the Jason Klass version of the Utah Killer bug, and Walt’s Worm by Walt Young. Wow! For a simple pattern that’s a lot of mashing! Why Tim’s Crane Fly Larva Pattern Works The secret ingredient in Tim’s Crane Fly pattern is the wool yarn he uses, Jamieson’s Shetland [...]

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Posted by Ken Sperry - May 10, 2012 at 12:16 am

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[Video] Lance Egan’s Rainbow Warrior Fly

Hans Stephenson of Dakota Angler & Outfitter demonstrates how to tie Lance Egan’s Rainbow Warrior in this fly tying video tutorial. Rainbow Warrior – What’s The Fuss? While the Rainbow Warrior is a pretty simple and rather unimpressive looking fly don’t be fooled, it’s quite deadly. Listed in George Daniel’s as one pattern he would not leave home without, the Rainbow Warrior is a tried and true pattern that’s proven itself on the international competitive fly fishing circuit. Developed by Lance Egan, a long-time member of the US fly fishing team, the Rainbow Warrior tied with a tungsten bead makes [...]

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Posted by Ken Sperry - March 20, 2012 at 10:43 pm

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[Video] Chimarra Caddis Larva

In this fly tying video from Tightline Productions, Matt Grobert ties his version of the Chimarra Caddis Larva, a super simple fly pattern (just the way I like them). Grobert, an and blogger, demonstrates how even such a simple pattern can make for a very attractive and imitative pattern that trout will find hard to resist. Chimarra Caddisfly The Chimarra caddisfly, also known as the little black sedge, is common to the eastern and Midwestern United States. In it’s larval stage, the Chimarra caddis is bright orange to yellow and darkens to black during emergence in the Spring (weird I [...]

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Posted by Ken Sperry - February 3, 2012 at 4:15 pm

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[Video] Tying The Bird’s Nest

Tim Flagler of Tightline Productions and Matt Grobert, author of , team up in this fly tying video tutorial to demonstrate how to tie the Bird’s Nest, a buggy attractor trout nymph.

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Posted by Ken Sperry - October 26, 2011 at 6:22 pm

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[Video] Tying a Slate Drake Nymph by Rich Strolis

Rich Strolis of Catching Shadows is back with another awesome fly tying video tutorial. This week Rich ties a Slate Drake nymph pattern, an Isonychia imitation.

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Posted by Ken Sperry - September 23, 2011 at 8:43 pm

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[Video] October Caddis Pupa by Rich Strolis

Rich Strolis of Catching Shadows demonstrates how to tie his October Caddis pupa pattern in this fly tying video.

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Posted by Ken Sperry - September 15, 2011 at 10:40 pm

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[Video] Split Case PMD Nymph by Hans Stephenson

Hans Stephenson of Dakota Angler & Outfitter demonstrates how to tie a Split Case PMD Nymph. An excellent nymph from Solitude Fly that is great for imitating emerging mayfly nymphs. Tied as shown this fly imitates a Pale Morning Dun (PMD) nymph. Change the body color to a dark olive for a Blue-Winged Olive (BWO). Material List Hook: Daiichi 1710 or TMC 3761, Size 14-18 Thread: Tail: Coq de Leon Fibers Ribbing: Ultra Wire, Ginger Body: Nature’s Spirit Fine Natural Dubbing Wingbuds: Goose Biots, Black Wingcase: Razor Foam, Yellow Legs: Coq de Leon Fibers Enjoy!

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Posted by Ken Sperry - April 19, 2011 at 3:01 am

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[Video] Hare’s Ear Nymph by Davie McPhail

Fly Tying Video by Davie McPhail The classic Hare’s Ear nymph is one of the most versatile trout fly patterns ever created in that can it represent a wide variety of aquatic insects including mayfly nymphs, caddis larvae, stonefly nymphs and even cranefly larvae. Hare’s Ear Nymph Material List Hook: TMC 3761, size 12-20 Thread: Uni-Thread, 8/0 Rusty brown Underbody: Flat lead tape Body: Hare’s Fur (cheek area of Hare’s mask) Wing Case & Legs: Pheasant Tail Feather Tail: Hare’s Guard Hairs (between eyes of a Hare’s mask) Ribbing: Flat Tinsel, Gold Enjoy! [box type="note" style="rounded" border="full"]Beads, feathers, fur – [...]

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Posted by Ken Sperry - March 8, 2011 at 9:23 pm

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[Video] Killer Mayfly Nymph by Hans Stephenson

Fly Tying Video by Dakota Angler & Outfitter Hans Stephenson demonstrates how to tie this great nymph from Solitude flies that does an excellent job imitating small baetis nymphs. Hans reports a recent diet study found that baetis nymphs and midges are the top trout foods in Black Hills Streams and he uses this fly as a dropper below a scud or an attractor nymph. Material List Hook: Daiichi 1270 size 18-22 Thread: UTC 70 Black or Olive Abdomen: Microtubing or D-Rib Black or Olive Wingcase: Medallion Sheeting Tail: Microfibbets Thorax: UV Ice Dubbing Legs: Brahma, India Hen or Partridge [...]

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Posted by Ken Sperry - March 1, 2011 at 12:43 am

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[Video] Cased Caddis by Rich Strolis

Rich Strolis demonstrates how to tie Case Closed, a cased caddis pattern that works wonders in the spring on freestone rivers such as Rich’s home stream, the Farmington River in Connecticut. This pattern will do the trick on any river where Caddisflies are abundant. A great pattern that only uses 3 materials and is featured in by Thomas Ames. Cased Close Material List Hook: TMC 5263, size 8-18 Bead: Copper Thread: UTC 70-140 Body: Crystal Flash Chenille Collar: Antron Dubbing Legs: Centipede Legs Enjoy!

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Posted by Ken Sperry - February 27, 2011 at 9:51 pm

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