What Does A Blob Fly Imitate?

The blob fly is a short and bulky trout fly made from colourful (often orange) fritz wrapped around a short shank wide gape hook. It’s often said that the blob imitates a cloud of Daphnia , but it isn’t actually supposed to be a natural imitation of anything. How do I know what pattern my … Read more

Do Flies Work For Ice Fishing?

Flies like scud patterns and damsel fly nymphs work great but some of the most effective flies we use are varieties of tungsten jig nymphs that are heavily weighted and sink quickly We stock 196 different varieties of jig nymph flies used for ice fishing here at The Missoulian Angler Fly Shop. What flies are … Read more

What Does A Cormorant Fly Represent?

In Norwegian myths and folklore, three cormorants flying together are said to be carrying messages and warnings from the dead In northern Norway, cormorants are considered to be good luck when they gather in a village. What is a blob fly ? The blob fly is a short and bulky trout fly made from colourful … Read more