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 [...]
Categories: Fly Tying, Nymphs Tags: crane flies, crane fly, crane fly larvae, Frank Sawyer, Killer Bug, Tightline Productions, Tim Flagler, Utah Killer Bug
[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 [...]
Categories: Fly Tying, Nymphs Tags: european nymphing, Hans Stephenson, Lance Egan
[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 [...]
Categories: Nymphs Tags: caddis larvae patterns, caddis patterns, fly tying video, Matt Grobert, Tightline Productions
[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.
Categories: Fly Tying, Nymphs Tags: Bird's Nest, Matt Grobert, mayflies, Tightline Productions
[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.
Categories: Nymphs Tags: isonychia patterns, Rich Strolis
[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.
Categories: Nymphs Tags: caddis patterns, Rich Strolis
[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!
Categories: Fly Tying, Nymphs Tags: baetis nymph, BWO nymph, Hans Stephenson, mayfly nymph, PMD nymph
[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 – [...]
Categories: Fly Tying, Nymphs Tags: Davie McPhail, Hare's nymph, trout flies
[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 [...]
Categories: Fly Tying, Nymphs Tags: baetis, Hans Stephenson, mayfly nymph, trout flies
[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!
Categories: Fly Tying, Nymphs Tags: caddis, cased caddis, Rich Strolis, trout flies
