Red and Yellow Butt Cary Special Variants

Red and Yellow Butt Cary Special Variants

The Red Butt and Yellow Butt Cary Special are celebrated variations of the classic Cary Special, a fly that has earned its place as a reliable “searching pattern” among anglers. Rick Passek, known as the FlyFish Fanatic, emphasises the simplicity and effectiveness of these flies, making them ideal for beginners and seasoned fly fishers alike. Read More »

Mike Kelly’s Classic Streamers

Mike Kelly’s Classic Streamers

From BT’s Fly Tying Friday, 12 November 2021. Mike Kelly shows us two of his favourite streamer patterns – the Corn Buck Streamer and the Mormon Girl.

Be sure to watch to the end of the video – Al Beatty shares a quick dubbing tip that’s crucial for anyone attempting to apply those fuzzy fibres to the thread before wrapping them around the hook. Read More »