Posted on September 23, 2011
by Ken Sperry
in Nymphs
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.
Posted on September 15, 2011
by Ken Sperry
in Nymphs
Rich Strolis of Catching Shadows demonstrates how to tie his October Caddis pupa pattern in this fly tying video.
Posted on March 7, 2011
by Ken Sperry
in Fly Tying, Saltwater Flies
Fly Tying Video by Rich Strolis A really simple streamer mainly designed to represent sand eels, but could easily be altered for bay anchovies or any smaller salt water or even freshwater baitfish. Fish Skull weighted heads are used in making this particular fly and add a pretty cool effect. Material List Hook: Gamakatsu SC-15, [...]
Posted on March 7, 2011
by Ken Sperry
in Fly Tying, Terrestrials
Fly Tying Video by Rich Strolis Terrestrials are a summer staple for fly fishermen on many trout streams across the world, and one of the most prevalent terrestrials is the beetle. This very simple foam based pattern will float all day, and fool a few trout too. Material List Hook: TMC 206bl 18-10 Thread: UTC [...]
Posted on February 27, 2011
by Ken Sperry
in Fly Tying, Nymphs
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 [...]
Posted on February 27, 2011
by Ken Sperry
in Dry Flies, Fly Tying
Fly Tying Video Rich Strolis demonstrates how to tie his 2-Fly Dry, a three step surface pattern that can imitate stoneflies and caddis flies on the top of the waters surface. This fly rides flush in the film and fools even the wariest of trout. 2-Fly Dry Material List Hook: TMC 100, size 10 – [...]
Posted on February 26, 2011
by Ken Sperry
in Bass Flies, Fly Tying, Steelhead Flies, Streamers
Fly Tying Video Rich Strolis demonstrates how to tie his 3M minnow, a quick baitfish imitation. Borrowing ideas from the zonker, double bunny and the clouser minnow style of tying Rich puts his own flare on this effective streamer pattern in this fly tying video. 3M Minnow Material List Hook: TMC 9394 Size 2-8 Eyes: [...]
Posted on February 26, 2011
by Ken Sperry
in Fly Tying, Nymphs
Rich Strolis demonstrates how to tie his Magic Caddis, a simple and effective caddis pupa pattern, in this fly tying video. Tie it in various sizes and colors to match the prevailing hatch. Magic Caddis Materials List Hook: TMC 206BL, Size 10-28 Thread: UTC 70 Body: Ice Dub Wing: Sparkle Emerger Yarn Collar: Possum Dub [...]
Posted on February 26, 2011
by Ken Sperry
in Fly Tying, Nymphs
Rich Strolis demonstrates how to tie his Blue Back Nymph, a simple and effective attractor mayfly nymph that can be altered in size and color to imitate virtually any hatch. Blue Back Nymph Materials Hook: TMC 5212 Size 10-20 Thread: UTC 70 Body: Nymph Cycle Dub Wingcase: Pearl Tinsel & Thin Skin Tail & Legs: [...]
Posted on December 2, 2010
by Ken Sperry
in Fly Tying, Nymphs
Rich Strolis of Catching Shadows demonstrates in this fly tying video how to tie his Rock Candy Caddis Larva, a virtually bomb-proof Caddis larva fly pattern that also passes for a grub imitation when tied in the larger sizes. Body by Rock Candy The Strolis Rock Candy Caddis larva features a pretty unique material, Sybai [...]
