Below is a general guide on common feathers used in fly tying like: CDC, turkey biots , wood duck , quills, peacock herl, pheasant tails , and so on. What is a Schlappen feather? Schlappen is the center section of the saddle piece or the tail feathers Schalppen is the webbest feather and is commonly … Read more
These fibers do a good job of imitating either dangling legs or emerging wings , and in some cases the bedraggled wings of a drowned adult insect. 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 … Read more
The isonychia nymph is a pattern that should be carried in the fly box of every traveling fly angler. Although these aquatic mayflies do not inhabit all streams in great density , where they are found in abundance, they are shown great favoritism by foraging trout who will often key in on them exclusively. Do … Read more
The Pheasant Tail nymph or PT Nymph or Sawyer’s Pheasant Tail is a popular all purpose nymph imitation used by fly anglers. It imitates a large variety of olive, olive-brown colored aquatic insect larvae that many fish including trout and grayling feed upon. How do you fish a pheasant tail nymph? By way of it’s … Read more
The girdle bug is a classic Stonefly Nymph fly pattern , and a deadly one at that! The Girdle Bug has a life like profile and goofy white legs, but don’t let the funny looks of this fly fool you…it is a fish catcher! The Girdle Bug imitates a Stonefly Nymph floating helplessly in the … Read more
What is a trout nymph ? Nymphs are the larval form of flies so you can get Olive nymph or agile darters imitated by Pheasant Tail Nymphs, Mayflies and Damsels also have their own paterns used by fly fishermen, These patterns are regularly used on stillwaters or many other species of fly that emerge while … Read more
The Frenchie has become a modern staple. It takes the fish catching powers of the Pheasant Tail Nymph and places that on a modernized platform. This pattern was developed by fish catching guru, Lance Egan. What does a Frenchie fly imitate? The Frenchie is essentially a beadhead pheasant tail pattern with a dubbing hot spot … Read more
The following topic, What Does A Perdigon Fly Imitate?, will be discussed in depth in this blog post, and all relevant information will be included. Continue reading to learn more about this topic. Perdigon nymph will sink faster and will stay much longer in feeding areas under strong currents compared to any other fly. The … Read more
What does a Pat’s rubber legs imitate? The Pat’s Rubber Legs is one of the best attractor nymph patterns ever tied, and it’s one of the most productive as well! Imitates a stonefly nymph well, and is easily adapted to various species of stoneflies. What is a San Juan worm? A San Juan Worm is … Read more
Orvis builds all of its rods from the Access line on up there in Manchester from start to finish. The price point rods (Clearwater & Streamline) are made overseas to the specifications of the rod shop here in the USA. Is Orvis going out of business? While all stores are closed, Orvis’ online business is … Read more