Bunny Clouser

Bunny Clouser

The Bunny Clouser, tied by Norm Norlander, is a great all-around fly.

Materials

  • Hook: 8 to 2 Long Shank
  • Thread: Colour of the rabbit fur
  • Tail: Mylar Silk Braid
  • Rib: Mylar fluoro tinsel
  • Eyes: Dumbbell eyes
  • Wing: Rabbit strip

The Bunny Clouser, tied by Norm Norlander on a Norvise, is a great all-around fly.
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BMS Saltwater Variant

BMS Saltwater Variant

Upon deep and meaningful discussions the fly selected – envelope please – will be the BMS Saltwater Variant.

Materials

  • Hook: Size 4 or 6 saltwater.
  • Thread: Red wooly nylon
  • Bead: Clear glass
  • Weight:
    • Size 4, 5 turns of .020 lead free wire
    • Size 6, 7 turns or .020 lead free wire
  • Rib: Gold tinsel
  • Body: Chartreuse, Yellow or Green Soft EP Fibres
  • Mixed tinsel – cut an inch and a half-length of EP Fibres and mix it in a coffee grinder.
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The Peachy Cicada

The Peachy Cicada

Steve Peach is a passionate fly angler and member of Sydney Fly Rodders Club. The Peachy Cicada is a fly he designed specifically for targetting Australian Bass. It’s a cicada pattern that, duing the summer months, seems to be the most effective leader for catching bass on the surface.[...] Read More » “The Peachy Cicada”

Muz Wilson’s BMS “Bullen Merri Special”

Muz Wilson’s BMS “Bullen Merri Special”

The Muz Wilson BMS, or “Bullen Meri Special” gets it’s name from Lake Bullen Merri near Camperdown in the volcanic plains of Western Victoria. It is highly regarded as an imitation of the Galaxiid Minnow when tied in olive and when in white, an Australian Smelt.[...] Read More » “Muz Wilson’s BMS “Bullen Merri Special””

Dawn’s Friend’s White Bait Pattern

Dawn’s Friend’s White Bait Pattern

Dawn's friend's white bait fly
Dawn’s friend’s white bait fly

Materials

  • Hook – Size 6 or 8
  • Thread – Invisible thread
  • Tail and Body – 6 to 8 strands of Crystal flash
  • Eyes – Small Spotlight bling eyes ($3)
  • Body coating – UV resin
  • Finisher Sally Hansen’s Hard-as-Nails

Instructions

  1. Cover hook with thread, secure with half hitch and a little Sally Hansen’s Hard-as-Nails.
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