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Yellow CDL Matuka

Jul 4. 2022
The Matuka style of flies originates from New Zealand and unlike traditional feathe-winged flies, the Matuka flies are characterized by the feathers being secured with a rib along the hook shaft -
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GTI Caddis

Jun 10. 2022
The GTI Caddis is a fly I have had great luck with in the past. I have used this pattern for a long time.
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Bjarni Svarti

Jun 4. 2022
Here we will be tying the fly Bjarni Svarti. It's clear that this fly looks very much like all the Mobutos there have been tied in Iceland.
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Partridge Matuka

Jun 4. 2022
A small sparse-tied neutral-colored baitfish imitation can be super effective when the hunt takes place with streamers for predator fish especially the ones hunting small baitfish.
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Perdigon Fly

Jun 2. 2022
The Perdigon came from competition fly fisherman who started the "euro nymphing" technique. They would fish a heavy fly, preferably on a jig hook so it would not snag the bottom.
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Frenchie

May 26. 2022
The Frenchie fly resembles a pheasant tail that has been changed slightly. These can be tied on a regular hook, but I really like using a jig hook with these.
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No-Rise Nymph

May 20. 2022
This is a great generic imitation for searching the water when the fish aren’t rising. The small jig-off bead adds a little weight and flips the nymph to fish with the point up.
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Brown Bead Stonefly

May 20. 2022
Even the most fanatical dry fly fisherman must admit that there are often days when nymphs are far superior to the dry flies.
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Tan Spey Shrimp

May 20. 2022
Fishing in shallow water can be tricky, difficult and frustrating... The fly often catches the bottom or snags, but here the solution can be upside down flies.
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Bead Head Hares Ear

May 12. 2022
The Hares Ear is a classic fly that has been around for a long time. Even though its an older pattern, its still very effective today.
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Sleekit Streamer

Apr 22. 2022
Cunning A productive zonker pattern tied with synthetic fur. Easy to tie, easy to cast.
See how to tie it here
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Brassie

Apr 20. 2022
Here we will be tying the fly Brassie, Brass, Brassi, Brazz? The fly is a great option for both stream and lake fishing.
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Craigie´s Killer Variant

Apr 19. 2022
The original Craigie´s Killer was designed by Craig McDonald and utilises a full jig body to get down really deep in the river.
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Glass Spider

Apr 13. 2022
Fly tying and fishing a simple but effective pattern.
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Killer

Apr 3. 2022
Here we will be tying the fly Killer by Þór Nielsen. Mr. Nielsen was and Icelandic angler who designed many great trout patterns trough out his career as an angler.

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