Julian Tapping

Julian Tapping

  • Joined: September 4, 2017
  • Articles: 295

Flipper Popper

The Flipper fly was first tied in South Africa and is effectively a top-water fly or a popper.  It imitates a wounded baitfish struggling on the surface. It is often used as an attractor with a smaller fritz or small clouser…

Thunder Creek Minnow

Also known as the Thunder Creek Silver Shiner, the Thunder Creek Minnow is one of a large group of themed patterns that makes a robust and effective imitation of a small baitfish. The Thunder Creek range was devised by American Tyler Keith…

Misiura Cicada Fly

Jim Misiura’s Cicada Fly

Jim Misiura’s Cicada fly is a great summer-time dry. There are many versions of it but it is a most effective fly to use when the cicadas are around often the bush is filled with the noise of the cicadas indicating this is the time to use these flies.[...]

Merkin Crab

  Del Brown’s Merkin Crab Del Brown’s Merkin Crab is an old standby fly that’s been around for years. You can’t beat this pattern for sight casting to permit, but don’t limit this all purpose crab fly to just this species.[...]

Suspender Buzzer

  Suspender Buzzer Since the introduction of foam into fly tying, many tiers have been quick to take advantage of this material case in point, the Suspender Buzzer. The Suspender Buzzer imitates a small, hatching midge and sits with only its…

Bass Buddy

Bass BuddySee also: Fly Fishers’ Republic – BoobyInstructions can be found onpages 203- 204 of The Fly Tying Bible. Materials Size 6-8 hook Marabou feathers for tail – colour of your choice, white, black, olive, etc. Estas Chenille – pink,…

Tarpon Toad

Tarpon Toad (left). Download tying instructions. Below: Barrett’s Tarpon Toad Originally developed by Gary Merriman , the Tarpon Toad (left) has rapidly become one of THE flies for Tarpon. This version, as tied by Chris Beech, is the Australian Flyfishing Outfitters‘ go-to…

Spooky Shad

Download tying instructions From Fly Fishers International The Sppooky Shad is a combination of some techniques developed by Anthony Hipps and John Gulley. “I have always wanted to have a fly that emulated the Zara Spook. “John developed a fly called…

Crazy Charlie

This is a really good fly quite at home in any puddle – be it saltwater or fresh. It’s basically a caricature of something living. The secret is the fur over the wing as this gives the fly action even…

Foam Minnow

The Foam Minnow is a realistic looking fly that appeals to both fly fisher and fish. Recipe Hook: Mustad R74-9672, #6-#10 Thread: GSP, White Tail: UV2 Grizzly Soft Hackle, Olive or Brown Underbody: 2mm Sheet Foam, White Overbody: Mylar Piping, Pearlescent or Pearlescent Dyed Olive…