The dobson fly, or creeper, is New Zealand’s largest stream insect and looks a bit like a centipede. It is also referred to as a “toe-biter” because of its pincer-like jaws which can give a painful nip. The larvae are around 25 millimetres long and prey on mayfly larvae. Read More »

This is an excerpt from BT’s Fly Tying Friday, 27 January 2023 – Gary Begley Ties His Favorites.

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