This is part five of Dave Wilson’s talk to the Sydney Flyrodders on fly tying and fly selection. “What Imitates What?” – the food that fish eat and the flies that they represent. In this episode Dave talks about terrestrials.

Freshwater:
Willow grubs – https://youtu.be/uL7nxDT1Jv0?si=cXIRqnkjLa3Q09NX&t=16 Read More »

The Hare’s Ear Nymph is certainly among the top five most common patterns for trout fishermen, as its buggy generalist look imitates all manner of aquatic insects. This tricked-out version, by Tim Flagler of Tightline Productions, adds all kinds of fish-attracting bells and whistles, such as a shiny wingcase, a large hackle, and a gaudy orange hot spot. Read More »

The UV Thunder Klod is “new,” well, almost new pattern created by Al Beatty that combines features from two other patterns – the Thunder Thighs and the Clod Hopper.

The Thunder Thighs was developed by Eric Paramore in the winter of 2008 after a slow 100 days guiding in the Paradise Valley area in Montana. Read More »

“Not a dry fly. Not a nymph. Not an emerger. Not black. Not brown. Not a redfin fly.“

Paul Fedeles’ Blue “Nota” Midge fly is a unique and intriguing addition to the world of fly fishing. This innovative fly doesn’t fit into conventional categories; it’s neither a dry fly, nymph, an emerger, nor a redfin fly. Read More »

This is part four of a multi-part presentation of Dave Wilson’s talk to the Sydney Flyrodders on fly tying and fly selection. “What Imitates What?” – the food that fish eat and the flies that they represent. In this episode Dave Wilson talks about hellgrammites. Read More »

The Orange Beadhead Nymph with Legs has, as the name suggests, an orange bead head with a pheasant tail. The body is also pheasant tail, wrapped with fine copper wire (Paul uses speaker cable wire in this pattern). As an added twist this pattern also has the addition of rubber legs. Read More »

The Holy Grail stands as an excellent caddis emerger pattern, widely embraced by numerous experienced trout guides in the western regions.

This versatile fly exhibits a remarkable level of natural appeal and is forgiving in its performance, allowing for various fishing techniques such as dead drifting, swinging after the drift, or even stripping it behind a streamer. Read More »

Episode 3 of Dave Wilson’s “What Imitates What”. This episode covers stoneflies and midges.

• Stonefly life cycle
• Brown nymphs
• Midge life cycle
• Midge (Chironomid) “Buzzer”
• Midge Ball (Griffith’s Gnat)
• Tying a midge pupa and a midge ball

Here’s an excellent tip, demonstrated by Gary Begley, from Al Beatty’s Friday Fly Tying Zoom session on how to mark rubber legs.

BT’s Fly Tying Friday is a weekly BTS zoom session run by Al Beatty. Contact Al by email to get onto his mailing list for weekly invites or simply subscribe to his YouTube Channel. Read More »

In the “The Feather Heist” episode of This American Life, listeners are drawn into an incredible true story of obsession, crime, and the bizarre world of fly tying. The episode unravels a heist involving priceless bird feathers, highlighting the lengths people will go to pursue their passions and the unexpected consequences that can result. Read More »