Bass Betty Variant
The Bass Betty was developed by Darren Foster, a well-known bass whisperer from Hunter Valley Fly Fishing Club.[...] Read More » “Bass Betty Variant”
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Card’s Cicada (John Kreft Variant)
Developed by Charlie Card, a well-known guide on Utah’s Green River, Card’s Cicada is a simple but very effective pattern. The beauty of this fly, like all cicada patterns, is that it floats well aiding visibility, has some movement, and from underneath has a nice buggy profile, all key factors for trout.[...] Read More » “Card’s Cicada (John Kreft Variant)”
Guide’s Choice Hare’s Ear
The Hare’s Ear Nymph is certainly among the top five most common patterns for trout fishermen, as its buggy generalist look imitates all manner of aquatic insects. This tricked-out version, by Tim Flagler of Tightline Productions, adds all kinds of fish-attracting bells and whistles, such as a shiny wingcase, a large hackle, and a gaudy orange hot spot.[...] Read More » “Guide’s Choice Hare’s Ear”
Al Beatty’s Thunder Klod
The UV Thunder Klod is “new,” well, almost new pattern created by Al Beatty that combines features from two other patterns – the Thunder Thighs and the Clod Hopper.
The Thunder Thighs was developed by Eric Paramore in the winter of 2008 after a slow 100 days guiding in the Paradise Valley area in Montana.[...] Read More » “Al Beatty’s Thunder Klod”
Orange Beadhead Nymph with Legs
The Orange Beadhead Nymph with Legs has, as the name suggests, an orange bead head with a pheasant tail. The body is also pheasant tail, wrapped with fine copper wire (Paul uses speaker cable wire in this pattern).[...] Read More » “Orange Beadhead Nymph with Legs”
Holy Grail Caddis Pupa
The Holy Grail stands as an excellent caddis emerger pattern, widely embraced by numerous experienced trout guides in the western regions.
This versatile fly exhibits a remarkable level of natural appeal and is forgiving in its performance, allowing for various fishing techniques such as dead drifting, swinging after the drift, or even stripping it behind a streamer.[...] Read More » “Holy Grail Caddis Pupa”
Water Boatman (Fedeles Variant)
Water boatmen exhibit versatility in their swimming habits, switching between agile swimmers and sedentary bottom-dwellers. This behavior inspires fly patterns like Paul Fedeles’ variant, featuring bead chain eyes, lead-free wire for weight, olive Zlon, and turkey biots for legs.[...] Read More » “Water Boatman (Fedeles Variant)”
Hot Spot Soft Hackle
The Hot Spot Soft Hackle fly is a versatile and highly effective pattern in the world of fly fishing. This innovative fly pattern combines elements of traditional soft hackle flies with a modern twist, featuring a brightly coloured “hot spot” near the head of the fly that serves as a trigger point for hungry trout and other freshwater species.[...] Read More » “Hot Spot Soft Hackle”
Dave Wilson’s Spider Mudeye
Mudeyes are the nymphal stage of the Dragonfly. They come in two main varieties, the most common being the spider or bug mudeye and the second is the larger and less common couta mudeye.[...] Read More » “Dave Wilson’s Spider Mudeye”
Kate McLaren Bumble
The Kate McLaren Bumble is a great general wet fly pattern. It can represent a wide range of food on a lake and has a very subtle trigger in the golden pheasant tail.[...] Read More » “Kate McLaren Bumble”