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 »