July 2017 Newsletter

Fed’s Begley CrayfishFebruary 14, 2026
Fed’s Begley Crayfish is an Australianised re-interpretation of a pattern created by Tim Collins of the Gary Begley Ohio Fly Tying Guild. Fed laughs that this fly is “pretty ugly… Read more: Fed’s Begley Crayfish
Fed’s Crackleback Caterpillar VariantFebruary 1, 2026
Fed’s Crackleback Caterpillar Variant is a modern take on a timeless classic. Inspired by Rick Takahashi and rooted in Ed Story’s original Crackleback, this versatile fly features a peacock herl back and chenille body, excelling as both a dry and subsurface terrestrial imitation.
Fed’s Spruce Moth VariantJanuary 10, 2026
Fed’s Spruce Moth variant is a simple, practical dry fly inspired by Tak’s Spruce Moth. Built with readily available materials and no antennae, it’s designed for effective summer and autumn terrestrial fishing.