Dave Wilson's "What Imitates What" episode 5: Terrestrials

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 »

Guides Choice Hare's Ear

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 »

Al Beatty's UV Thunder Klod

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 »

Blue 'NOTA' Midge

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 »

What Imitates What? Episode 4: Hellgrammites

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 »

Orange bead head nymphs with legs

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 »