What Is A Brassie Fly?

The Brassie is a great all-around nymph pattern that offers three great features: its wire body imitates the segmented bodies of midges and caddisflies, it’s easy to tie, and it sinks like a stone—which means you can fish it deep. What does a Brassie imitate? Mike’s copper fly or what is better known as a … Read more

How Do Crayfish Fly?

What does a Brassie fly imitate? Mike’s copper fly or what is better known as a Brassie imitates midge larva and pupa, caddis larva and pupa, and many other small nymphs The Brassie is a fine example of how little it takes to entice some trout – even highly selective trout in a spring creek … Read more