End of the Line | Intruder Alert!
If you have picked up a copy of the Fall issue of Fly Fusion, you are already enjoying the artful tying of Irene Vucko (@speygirl)! Well, here’s one more bonus pattern along with the full recipe so you can try your hand at tying a few beauties for your fall fishing! Freestyle Spey #3 Hook: […]
LL’s Perdigon Torch | Landon Lacroix
LL’s Perdigon Torch Hook: Daiichi 4647 Size 16 Bead: MFC Slotted Tungsten Lucent Bead-Orange Thread: Uni 6/0w-Doc Blue Tail: Calftail-Orange Body: Veniard Stripped Quill-Orange UV: Solarez Bone Dry Wingcase: Solarez Thick/Hard and Solarez UV Fly Finish-Black Featured in “End of the Line” in the Summer 2021 issue of Fly Fusion
Bio Bot | Jake Vanderweyden
Hook – Firehole Sticks 516 #14-16 Bead – 3mm Slotted Tungsten Thread – Olive UTC 70D Tail – Coq De Leon Med Pardo Body – Olive Hareline Turkey Biot Rib – Olive UTC Ultra Wire Thorax/Collar – Natural CDC/Hares Ear Tied by Jake Vanderweyden (@theflyfiend) Featured in “Best Ties for Summer Flies” in the Summer […]
Henneberry Hopper | Jeremy Davies
This is a very realistic hopper pattern that is quite easy to tie and floats like a cork. You simply have to buy the foam bodies and tie legs, antron wing and an indicator on it. I started using this pattern about three years ago and was immediately impressed by how it accurately mimics a […]
Elk Hair Caddis | Frank Brassard
Elk Hair Caddis: Hatches through the summer (May to Sept). Imitates various types of caddis flies. Tied in size 10 to 14. Hook: Hanak H130BL Thread: Textreme 8/0 Body: Semperfli Dirty Bug Yarn in Litchen Hackle: Whiting’s High and Dry Grizzly Wing: Elk Hair and Swiss CDC Egg Sack: Gulff UV Resin in Ambulance Chartreuse […]
Best Ties for Summer Flies | Simple Summer Nymphs
If you haven’t already picked up a copy of the Summer issue, now is the time to do it! This “Fly Tying Triple-Header” covers off the Pro’s top recommendations for dries, terrestrials and nymphs to use this season. The five patterns below are Jake Vanderweyden’s (@theflyfiend) picks, complete with recipes for you tying pleasure!
Miami Vise | Lucas Utrera
Lucas Utrera is a fly tyer born in Córdoba, Argentina, currently residing in Miami, USA. He started fly tying in 1996 at the early age of 12. He dabbled in commercial tying for some year, but later dedicated most of his time to tying special flies for collectors and participating in competitions. He is currently a member of the Ahrex, Gulff and Semperfli Pro Team. Add […]
Reece’s Subsurface Sensations | Bob Reece
Progress often provides opportunity. In the world of fly tying, recent advances in materials have fuelled the creation of subsurface imitations that were previously not feasible. The three patterns in this article were created to raise the bar for durability and productivity.
Spring Arsenal | Jake Vanderweyden
After a long cold Canadian winter of dreaming of warmer days on the water, restocking fly arsenals, spooling up new lines and patching your favourite waders. Spring is always a season every angler looks forward to. The start of a new fly fishing year, exploring new waters, camping and hiking deep into the backwoods with […]
Reece’s Stepchild Stone | Bob Reece
by Bob Reece When discussions surrounding stoneflies arise, images of gargantuan invertebrates come to mind. The large end of the plecopteran spectrum does play a role in the annual feeding cycle of trout. However, the more petite species and developmental stages of stoneflies should not be overlooked. As nymphs grow, they shed their exoskeletons. These […]