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Monthly Archives: April 2024
John Montana’s Hybrid Carp Fly
10 years ago or so, John Montana created this fly. It has remained popular among carp enthusiast. John’s old blog is still up, if you want to check that out, you can find it here: https://carponthefly.blogspot.com John has caught tons … Continue reading
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Parachute Purple Haze
Tim Flagler of Tightline Productions demonstrates how to tie a Parachute Purple Haze in his favorite way of tying the fly. Andy Carlson of Bitteroot Anglers in Montana came up with the Purple Haze back in 2000. It has remained … Continue reading
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Fly Tying of James Lund
I first noticed James when he entered a fly into the J. Stockard fly tying contest. His flies have a certain wonderful style and it grabbed my attention right away. I asked James if he would write a little about … Continue reading
Posted in Dry Flies, Emerger, Streamers
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Tradd’s Sowbug
With the Sowbug Roundup recently happening, Tradd Little timed this one perfectly. Here he shows us how to tie his sowbug fly pattern. Recipe:Hook: #14 Partridge Czech NymphThread: Uni 8/0 (White)Underbody: 0.03 Lead Free WireTail: Coq De LeonShellback: 1/4″ Hareline … Continue reading
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Lil’ Kim Streamer – Bye Bye Woolly Bugger
Brian Wise explains how to tie the Lil Kim streamer in this fly tying video. Once you see this one, you may throw the Woolly Buggers out the window! Recipe:Hook – Montana Fly Company 7050 1/0Cone – Rainbow Brass ConesTail … Continue reading
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Korn’s Green Lantern
Doug Korn came up with this nymph inspired by the late Al Campbell’s SHWAPF (swept hackle wingless all purpose fly) and the Tellico nymph of the Great Smokie Mountains. According to Doug, he began fishing it in about 2002. I’m … Continue reading
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