Julian Tapping

Julian Tapping

  • Joined: September 4, 2017
  • Articles: 301

Rabbit Fly

Source: The Fly-tying Bible, pp.110-11.

Primarily tied as a general nymph pattern, the Rabbit Fly also makes a pretty good imitation of small dragonfly nymphs that emerge in huge numbers on many Australian lakes.

When it comes to tying flies for use on lakes, it pays to have as much built-in action as possible.[...]

Foxy’s Horror

A fly designed by Rod Fox, of Hunter Valley Fly Fishing Club, appropriately named Foxy’s Horror. Great bass fly for rivers.

Foam for the body (the yellow for visibility), zonker strip for the tail and cactus chenille for the underbelly.[...]

Flashback Pheasant Tail Nymph

Source: The Fly Tyers Bible, p. 96-97

This pattern is a variation of the classic Pheasant Tail Nymph. It’s body, tail and rib are the same as the original, but the thorax of this pattern includes a few strands of pearl Lurex laid over the peacock herl.[...]

Red Tag

Tying instructions: Diptera.co.uk,
The Fly Tyers Bible, pp. 36-37

Throughout Australia the Red Tag is excellent fished to surface feeding trout in rivers or still water (it is also a must-have for herring!). The fly is a half imitator and half attractor; the red tag, the peacock herl and to some extent the brown hackle attracting the fish.[...]

Black Tadpole

Source: The Fly Tyers Bible, p.188-89.

Designed by Terry Griffiths and Peter Gathercole in the 1960s, the Tadpole takes the use of turkey marabou for highly mobile wings and tails to it’s logical conclusion. The Tadpole’s tail is highly mobile and much longer than its body, giving it plenty of movement in still water.[...]