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In the world of dry flies, few patterns are as essential as the CDC sedge. It’s a reliable choice during caddis hatches and evening rises, and it has earned a place in nearly every serious fly angler’s box.[...] Read More » “CDC Fly Fest: A Better CDC Sedge”
This month we’re bringing you not one, not two, not three, but five caddis-type flies by Romanian fly tier Lucien Vasies. That’s right, it’s a CDC Fly Fest!
We’re kicking off with Romanian fly tier Lucien Vasies’ Olive CDC Emerger.[...] Read More » “CDC Fly Fest: Olive CDC Emerger”
The Bead Head Poly Yarn Prince Nymph Variant is a modern twist on one of the most reliable trout flies ever tied. While the classic Prince Nymph has earned legendary status, guides needed something quicker to tie and tougher on the water.[...] Read More » “Fed’s Bead Head Poly Yarn Prince Nymph”
The parachute caddis has earned its spot in every serious trout angler’s fly box. It’s versatile, durable, and a reliable match for hatches from late spring through Autumn. But like all classics, it’s open to interpretation—and that’s where Fed’s Poly Yarn Parachute Caddis comes in.[...] Read More » “Fed’s Poly Yarn Parachute Caddis”
Fed’s Malleefowl Soft Hackle Red Tag is a vibrant reinterpretation of the timeless Red Tag fly, combining classic design with a splash of colour and innovative materials to create a pattern that stands out on the water.[...] Read More » “Fed’s Malleefowl Soft Hackle Red Tag”
Scuds are one of the most important and reliable food sources for trout in both stillwaters and rivers. They’re abundant, protein-rich, and available year-round, making them a must-have in any angler’s fly box.[...] Read More » “Fed’s Soft Hackle Scud Variant”
If you’re a streamer junkie or just someone who appreciates flies that work hard in the water, Fed’s Mallee Fowl Soft Hackle Bugger is a pattern worth knowing. It’s a refined take on a lineage of smart fly designs—starting with Tim Flagler’s Brahma Bugger, reimagined by McFly Angler as the Better Woolly Bugger, and now evolved again by Fed into something uniquely tactile, visual, and deadly.[...] Read More » “Fed’s Mallee Fowl Soft Hackle Bugger”
The Half Chubby Chernobyl isn’t trying to imitate anything specific—and that’s exactly the point. Like its big brother, the Chubby Chernobyl, it’s an attractor pattern. It doesn’t look like a hopper, ant, or beetle—but fish don’t care.[...] Read More » “Half Chubby Chernobyl (Fed’s Variant)”
If you’re after a nymph with strong movement and contrast, Fed’s Orange Bead Head Soft Hackle is a great choice. It combines classic materials with a bright fluoro bead, offering several triggers that appeal to fish feeding subsurface.[...] Read More » “Fed’s Orange Bead Head Soft Hackle”
When it comes to reliable, all-purpose fly patterns, few can rival the enduring success of the Hare’s Ear Nymph. Known for its uncanny ability to imitate a wide variety of aquatic insects—especially mayfly nymphs—this pattern has long been a favourite among trout anglers across the globe.[...] Read More » “Fed’s Orange Bead Head Hares Ear”