What Imitates What – Episode 3: Stoneflies & Midges

What Imitates What – Episode 3: Stoneflies & Midges

Episode 3 of Dave Wilson’s “What Imitates What”. This episode covers stoneflies and midges.

  • Stonefly life cycle
  • Brown nymphs
  • Midge life cycle
  • Midge (Chironomid) “Buzzer”
  • Midge Ball (Griffith’s Gnat)
  • Tying a midge pupa and a midge ball
https://youtu.be/33B5oLNPXNM
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The Feather Heist

The Feather Heist

In the “The Feather Heist” episode of This American Life, listeners are drawn into an incredible true story of obsession, crime, and the bizarre world of fly tying. The episode unravels a heist involving priceless bird feathers, highlighting the lengths people will go to pursue their passions and the unexpected consequences that can result.[...] Read More » “The Feather Heist”

What Imitates What – Episode 2: Caddis

What Imitates What – Episode 2: Caddis

Episode 2 of Dave Wilson’s “What Imitates What”. This part covers caddis. In this episode:

  • Caddis (Sedge) “Complete” Life Cycle
  • Stick Cased Caddis
  • Caseless Caddis Free Swimming
  • The Czech “Nymph”
  • Zazamushi – a Japanese delicacy!
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What Imitates What – Episode 1: Introduction and Mayflies

What Imitates What – Episode 1: Introduction and Mayflies

“What Imitates What” is multi-part presentation by Sydney Flyrodders’ Dave Wilson on fly tying and fly selection, the food that fish eat and the flies they represent.

Episode one includes an introduction and a discussion on mayflies.[...] Read More » “What Imitates What – Episode 1: Introduction and Mayflies”