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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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Tying the Clouser Minnow with Bob Clouser
Bob Clouser demonstrating how to tie his famous Clouser Minnow. This is a streamer that has caught many species of fish. I have even tied this in a very small size and used it to catch crappie. Obviously, it is … Continue reading
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Stew’s Killer Marabou
Super simple pattern that should catch fish like crazy. I would put this under the moniker, Guide Fly. Tie a few up and see how they do for you. Originated by Stew Stewart of California. Matt O’Neal of Savage Flies … Continue reading
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Beginners Klinkhamer with Barry Ord Clarke
Barry did a series for beginner’s including this Klinkhamer a few years ago. It included this Klinkhamer fly. See the recipe for the fly pattern below. Also, this is a very nice Klinkhamer style fly that is tied by experts … Continue reading
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The Mission – Issue 44
The latest issue of the The Mission digital fly fishing magazine is available.
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Scott Biron Fly Tying
I’ve admired Scott Biron’s fly tying for a long time. He primiraly ties Rangeley Streamers, but dabbles in other styles as well. They recently did a brief news video about him, so I thought it would be a good time … Continue reading
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Popovics’ BEAST Fleye
The legend himself, Bob Popovics, shows how to tie his BEAST Fleye. By the way, if you have not purchased his book, Fleye Design: Techniques, Insights, Patterns, I encourage you do so, especially if you enjoy tying streamers. Bob includes … Continue reading
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Dirty Hippy by Charlie Craven
This is a streamer created by Charlie. He first posted about it back in 2019. But here is what Charlie said when he posted. “Here is my latest streamer pattern: Craven’s Dirty Hippy. I first started developing this fly after … Continue reading
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