The JOS Gurgler
I first made this fly back around the turn of the century (I like saying that) to replace the small Dahlberg divers that I had begun using to fish for bream.[...] Read More » “The JOS Gurgler”
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John O’s Whiting Gurgler – an Update!
The gurgler has been refined little since the original version.
Hook Size
I have been occasionally using size 6 O’Shaughnessy hooks rather than size 8 to create a bigger commotion in the water when the wind is extreme and to create a larger silhouette at night.[...] Read More » “John O’s Whiting Gurgler – an Update!”
Bully Bluegill Spider
The Bully Bluegill Spider is the creation of fly tier Terry Wilson. It was first introduced to the wider community in the 1999 book that Terry wrote with his wife, Roxanne, Bluegill Fly Fishing & Flies.[...] Read More » “Bully Bluegill Spider”
Bead Head Pheasant Tail Minnow
Materials
- Hook: Size 8 3X Streamer hook (straight shank)
- Bead: 7/64 Nickel
- Thread: Black 14/0
- Tail: Adoro soft black Make up brush
- Body: Small yellow, red or green Antron chenille
- Wing: Three long pheasant body feathers
Tying Instructions
Cover back two thirds of hook with thread, bring thread back to starting point.[...] Read More » “Bead Head Pheasant Tail Minnow”
LMP Deceiver
Lefty Kreh, one the most recognised fly fishermen in the world, created the original Lefty’s Deceiver back in the late 50´s to fish saltwater. He was looking for a streamer that would be easy to cast and would not wrap around the bend of the hook.[...] Read More » “LMP Deceiver”
Pheasant Tail Nymph Variants
The Pheasant Tail is a popular nymph imitation used when fly fishing. It is used to mimic a large variety of aquatic insect larvae that many fish including trout feed upon.[...] Read More » “Pheasant Tail Nymph Variants”
Three Piece Wiggly Worm Fly
The Three Piece Wiggly Worm Fly is an easy fly to tie and doesn’t take much time. If it is only a one-fish fly it isn’t such a big deal if a fish cuts any of the rubber with its teeth.[...] Read More » “Three Piece Wiggly Worm Fly”
Bead Head CDC PTN
The Bead Head CDC PTN (proper full name Tungsten Bead Head CDC Flashback Pheasant Tail) was developed by Randall Kauffman. If tied with a tungsten bead, which is 2x heavier than lead, this fly can get down deep – and quickly at that![...] Read More » “Bead Head CDC PTN”
Clark’s Lady Stone Variant
Clark’s Lady Stone Variant is a fly can be used for any stonefly (e.g., Little Yellow Stone, Little Green Stone, Salmonfly). Coordinate the thread and body colour, changing the thread to match the underwing.[...] Read More » “Clark’s Lady Stone Variant”
Bloody Mary Variant
The Bloody Mary came about as a way, after much trial, error and experimentation, of imitating the adult and larval stages of large stoneflies. The following is, after some experimentation of his own, Paul Fedeles’ variant.[...] Read More » “Bloody Mary Variant”