When we use Spey flies, we are usually attempting to imitate any of several Crustaceans, aquatic insects or, just putting something “buggy” in front of Salmon and/or Steelhead In “the salt” these fish feed on many things including shrimp and, small fish. Do salmon take trout flies? Well-known member. Yes they will Sea trout during … Read more
The correct leader weight is primarily determined by the size of the fly. So what is tippet? Tippet is a specific gauge monofilament line that is attached to the end of the leader, to which you tie the fly The tippet is usually the smallest gauge line on your rig and is virtually invisible to … Read more
The following subject, What Does A Humpy Fly Imitate?, will be the subject of the blog post, and it will cover all the relevant information. Continue reading to find out more information. Tied in yellow or red (or even “royal” fashion), the Humpy is a high-floating dry fly that imitates a host of bugs, from … Read more
The Elk Hair Caddis is a dry fly commonly used for trout fishing. Are caddis wet or dry flies? Caddis flies in pupa and dry fly form should be in every fly fishermans box on outings to rivers and lakes today. Don’t just use caddis as a dry fly, there are different rigs that you … Read more
The short answer to that question is yes. You could pretty much use any trout rod to euro nymph . Do you need a special reel for Euro nymphing? As a general guideline a rod for european nymphing should be around 9”6 to 11”. What reel to use for Euro Nymphing? To balance the longer … Read more
After tying the fly for the angler who “discovered” it, Halladay handed it over to Adams, who took the fly to the nearby Boardman River (not the pond), where he determined the fly to be a “knockout.” Halladay promptly named the fly the “Adams” in honor of the first man to put it through its … Read more
Do fly patterns matter? In the end, I believe it’s safe to say that fly pattern can matter, but not nearly as often as we think (or as we’re told). Choose a fly pattern that suits your fishing and then fish it with the utmost care. Make your presentations count. That’s something that really does … Read more
Duracell Jig Barbless (TBH) Spanish Bullet. Sob-Czech Barbless. Croston’s Spring Brown Barbless. Croston’s Spring Quill Barbless. Croston’s Car Wash Caddis Barbless. Roza’s Pink PT Barbless. Roza’s Hare’s Ear Bomb Barbless. Can you euro nymph with a regular fly rod? The short answer to that question is yes. You could pretty much use any trout rod … Read more
For the more flush-floating emergers, a tiny spot of Strike Putty two feet above your fly will help you track its progress Even if your fly is three inches below the surface, you’ll see an indication of a strike. It could be a swirl, but more often it will look like any other rise. Is … Read more
A wonderfully designed fly, originated by Hans van Klinken, the Klinkhammer is a dry fly designed to hang down in the film imitating an insect that’s trying to emerge. What type of fly is a Klinkhammer? The Klinkhammer fly is a type of parachute fly designed by Dutch angler Hans Van Klinken in the early … Read more