[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] Sipper Midge by Hans Stephenson
Fly Tying Video by Dakota Angler & Outfitter Hans Stephenson show us his take on Sipper Midge, a Bighorn River classic in this fly tying video. This is a simple fly pattern that packs a punch. Fish this for selective trout feeding on midge adults or even emerging midges. Tie this in several body colors- namely black, olive, grey, and cream. Fish this with just a bit of floatant rubbed onto the post and hackle. Don’t put floatant on the abdomen of the fly, which will allow the body of the fly to hang below the waters surface. Material List [...]
Categories: Fly Tying, Midges Tags: Hans Stephenson, midges, trout flies
[Video] Little Black Stonefly by Hans Stephenson
Fly Tying Video by Dakota Angler & Outfitter In the Black Hills of South Dakota the dry fly season starts in earnest with the hatches of little black stoneflies starting in March and continuing to May. If you fish Rapid Creek, Spearfish Creek, and Castle Creek in particular, keep your eye out for this often prolific hatch that fish go crazy over. This little black stonefly pattern will fool even the most selective fish. Little Black Stonefly Material List Hook: Diiachi 1100 size 16-20 or TMC 100 Tail: Moose body Abdomen: Spirit River Fine & Dry March Brown or Nature [...]
Categories: Dry Flies, Fly Tying Tags: dry fly, Hans Stephenson, stoneflies, 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
[Video] The 2-Fly Dry by Rich Strolis
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 – 20 Thread: UTC 70 Body: 2mm foam Wing 1: Hi Vis Wing 2: CDC Hackle: Hen Cape Featured Fly Tying Materials Enjoy!
Categories: Dry Flies, Fly Tying Tags: caddis, caddis flies, dry fly, Rich Strolis, stoneflies, trout flies
[Video] The 3M Minnow by Rich Strolis
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: Sparkle Dumbbell Eyes Thread: UTC 140 Denier Body: Ice Dub Wing: Rabbit Strip Tail: Marabou Throat: Marabou Enjoy!
Categories: Bass Flies, Fly Tying, Steelhead Flies, Streamers Tags: bass flies, Rich Strolis, steelhead flies, streamers, trout flies
[Video] Magic Caddis by Rich Strolis
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 Head: Copper Bead Featured Fly Tying Material Enjoy!
Categories: Fly Tying, Nymphs Tags: caddis pupa, Rich Strolis, trout flies
[Video] Blue Back Nymph by Rich Strolis
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: Brahma Hen Ribbing: Crystal Flash Featured Fly Tying Material Enjoy!
Categories: Fly Tying, Nymphs Tags: fly tying video, mayfly nymph, Rich Strolis, trout flies
