New Atlantic Salmon Book Definitely Worth a Look
Author Jacques Héroux’s new book Atlantic Salmon Flies brings together exquisite examples of nearly 300 salmon flies, tied by some of the best fly tiers and fishers in North America. The book features traditional favourites and innovative new designs. Conveniently organized by fly type — wet flies and dry flies, bombers, bugs, and streamers — […]
Griz’s “The Dude” by Todd Schotts
Because you can never tie too many nymphs, here’s one more consideration for your spring nymph collection. Griz’s “The Dude” recipe: Hook: Natural Bend 200R TMC, 270 Dai Riki, Daiichi 1270 size 18 Thread: UTC Tan 70 Denier Bead: Brass 3/32 (2.33 mm) Tail: Pheasant Soft Hackle Fibers Rib: Rib MDG Amber Body: Frankendub Nymph […]
Griz’s Naked Nymph by Todd Schotts
Looking to beef up your spring nymph collection? Check out this delicious piece of trout candy by custom tier Todd Schotts. Griz’s Naked Nymph Recipe: Hook: Mustad 37160 size 16 Thread: UTC Tan 70 Denier Bead: Tungeston Red 3/32 (2.4mm) Weight: .025 or .035 Rib: Tippet 6x or 5x Underbody: Hareline Hares Ear Ice Dub […]
Davie McPhail’s CDC Dubbing Wing Dun
What do a coffee grinder, a hairdryer and a tying vise have in common? If you answered, “Absolutely nothing,” then prior to watching Davie McPhail’s tying video below, you’d be naively correct. Once you’ve viewed the video, you’ll realize everything around the house is potentially a useful fly-tying tool. Nice work Davie!
Al Ritt’s X-Caddis
Here’s Fly Fusion’s fly tying editor explaining how to tie a simple but effective caddis pattern. X-Caddis (Olive): Hook: Daiichi 1100 sz 18 through 12 Shuck: Olive Antron Wing: Comparadun Hair Body: Olive Hare’s Ice Dubbing
Friday Fly By…Al Ritt
One way of beating the winter cold is to sit at the vice start tying patterns to fill up the summer dry-fly box. In this video, Al Ritt, Fly Fusion’s tying editor demonstrates how to tie a hybrid pattern of sorts. The ARF Humpulator is a buoyant upgrade on the classic Stimulator. Recipe for the ARF Humpulator (Yellow): Hook: […]