Mop Fly
The Mop Fly has been described as one of the most sinful flies of all time – in terms of one of the easiest flies to tie as well as to fish.[...] Read More » “Mop Fly”
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Claret Dabbler
The Claret Dabbler is the most versatile of the traditional loch-style flies. It was first developed in Ireland to imitate the very large mayflies that inhabit those world-famous fisheries, Lough Corrib and Lough Mask. [...] Read More » “Claret Dabbler”
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”
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”
Wendouree Damsel
When damsel nymphs are migrating to hatch, this fly can be used on its own as an imitative pattern with a bit of fancy “look at me!” going on. The Wendouree Damsel also works well as an anchoring point fly with a team of traditional wet flies, soft hackles or nymphs.[...] Read More » “Wendouree Damsel”
Squirrel and Herl Bugger
Everybody loves the Woolly Bugger, and a lot of streamer fishermen swear by patterns tied with zonker strips because of the great pulsating action these flies display in the water.[...] Read More » “Squirrel and Herl Bugger”
Tom Jones Fly
A vintage Aussie pattern; hen rainbows have been known to throw their hotel room keys on stage when seen. A few changes to the original due to materials on hand – possum for black squirrel and rabbit for kangaroo in the wing.[...] Read More » “Tom Jones Fly”
Rabbit Fly
Primarily tied as a general nymph pattern, the Rabbit Fly also makes a pretty good imitation of small dragonfly nymphs that emerge in huge numbers on many Australian lakes. The Rabbit Fly has a collar and tail of soft rabbit fur that moves well in the water, even when the fly is retrieved very slowly.[...] Read More » “Rabbit Fly”