Adding to the Fly Arsenal: The Floating Evil Weevil
Looking for a versatile dry-fly pattern to tie during the colder months? The Floating Evil Weevil is a fly that imitates a number of insects trout love to snack on. Jeremy Davies, frequent Fly Fusion contributor says, “One of my favourite parachute patterns is the Floating Evil Weevil because it can be kept high and […]
Buster Midge
It may seem odd to think of midges as robust attractor patterns, but believe me it’s definitely worthwhile tying this delicate insect as an attractor. I realized this in early spring of 2010 on an afternoon when there were millions of midges hatching and drifting down a riffle and into a nice deep run. There […]
Friday Fly by…Al Ritt
Here’s a really simple and effective mayfly pattern you can tie in a number of different colours and sizes. Fly Fusion’s fly tying editor, Al Ritt, demonstrates how to tie the Sparkle Dun (BWO). Recipe: Hook: Daiichi 1100 sz 20 through 16 Shuck: Brown Antron Wing: Comparadun Hair Body: BWO Superfine Dubbing
A Mayfly with a Muddled Head
Here’s a new tying video from Davie McPhail where he demonstrates how to tie a juicy looking mayfly pattern: the Golden Yellow Mayfly Muddler.
Happy Star Wars Day
Krueger’s Black Darth Invader by Chris Krueger Rear Hook: Partridge Universal Predator, #1 Thread: 140 denier, black Tail: MFC BuggerBou, black Body: UV Polar Chenille, copper, with black schlappen, wrapped together Collar: Black marabou, wrapped Legs: Sili Legs, chrome black/copper Junction Wire: Senyo’s Intruder Wire or 49-strand Beadalon Beads: Silver-lined glass beads Front Hook: Partridge […]
Fly Tying: Reece’s Tactical Fusion Nymph
Looking for an innovative new nymph to tie this weekend. Have a look at Bob Reece’s Tactical Fusion Nymph. This nymph sinks quickly, appears life-like in the water, and is extremely durable. As an added bonus, the nymph can be tied in three variations in order to imitate the caddis, mayfly and stonefly.
Tying Video: The Tequeely Streamer
Looking for a juicy streamer pattern to populate your fly box this spring? Check out this video of Bob Reece tying the Tequeely Streamer.
Slick New Streamer Pattern
Krueger’s Sculp Lion (Tan) by Chris Krueger Hook: Daiichi 2461, # 1-6 Thread: 140 denier, tan Tail 1: Yellow marabou Tail 2: MFC grizzly BuggerBou, tan/brown Body: UV Polar Chenille, gold, medium Wing: MFC grizzly BuggerBou, tan/brown Collar: MFC Bunny Brush, tan Fins: Pheasant rump, natural Head: Sculpin Helmet, brown Eyes: Living Eyes Finish: Coat […]
Hot New Nymph
Fusion Nymph Recipe by Bob Reece Hook: Tiemco 2499SP-BL, #18-#8 Bead: Tungsten, sized to hook Thread: Uni-Thread, 8/0 Tail: Three strands Krystal Flash Under Abdomen: Ostrich herl Over Abdomen: Wapsi UTC Wire, sized to hook Thorax: Hareline Ice Dub Legs (optional): Micro-small MFC Sexi-Floss Glue: Zap-a-Gap click here to check out the tying video
A St. Patrick’s Day Streamer
Happy St. Patrick’s day from the Fly Fusion staff. Though we recognize the many traditions used to celebrate the Irish festive day in March, just in case you want to add another to the list, here’s a recipe for Krueger’s Olive Sculp Gulp. Tie one on…your vice! Krueger’s Olive Sculp Gulp by Chris Krueger Hook: Daiichi 2461, #2-6 […]