Julian Tapping

Julian Tapping

  • Joined: September 4, 2017
  • Articles: 301

Weed Fly

weed flies

If you are chasing Luderick then this is the fly you need!

Designed to represent the natural seaweed that they eat this fly just has to be put in front of them and they will eat it.

Tied on sturdy saltwater hooks, all you have to do once you hook up is try and keep them away from the rocks.[...]

Flashtail Whistler

Source: InTheRIffle.com The Flashtail Whistler is a great fly for Pike, Peacock Bass and Largemouth Bass. It is a large profiled baitfish pattern that “whistles” when cast (due to the large bead chain eyes). The Flashtail Whistler can also be used in saltwater applications for…

Cat’s Whisker

The Cat’s Whisker is one of the best, if not the best, when it comes to stillwater trout fishing. There are many variations but the original remains as effective today as it was decades ago when Bob Church popularised the pattern after being given a handful to try by its inventor David Train.[...]

Grasshopper

Materials Hook: Size 6 2x Thread: Yellow or clear mono Body: Double layer yellow/green or fawn/green Wing case: Yellow Legs: Green, yellow, fawn or brown – your choice Instructions Cut out the shape of your hopper – about 40-50mm long…

Hare’s Ear Nymph

This is the classic all-purpose nymph, effective for many game-fish species in all water types. The key to its success is the mottled brown hues of the hare’s fur that can suggest all manner of small aquatic insect larvae or crustaceans.[...]

Woolly Bugger

This is a very versatile pattern that will catch fish on virtually any lake or river. The key to its success is plenty of action, provided by a closely palmered hackle and a tail of soft turkey maribou. It also…

Elk Hair Caddis

A classic caddis pattern used the world over. Simply substitute the body and wing colour to suit; the tying principals remain the same. It floats very well and is even very good skated across and down to rising fish slashing…

Bloodworm

Source: The Fly Tyers Bible, p.128-29

In lakes and slower moving rivers, the larvae of the chironomid midge make a large part of the trout’s diet. They vary in colour from pale green and brown to a bright blood red.

These red larvae, known by anglers as bloodworm, live the bulk of their lives in silt tubes, but when disturbed or migrating can move by a sinuous lashing motion.[...]