How Do You Tie An Ant Fly Pattern?

How do I know what pattern my fly is? To identify different fly species, look for the characteristics that set them apart For example, If they look like a mosquito, but they aren’t biting you, they’re midges. You’ll often see them buzzing around and above your head in huge swarms. What is an attractor pattern … Read more

How Do Fish And Grasshoppers Fly?

What is an attractor pattern fly? An attractor fly is any pattern designed to grab the attention of nearby fish In most cases, angler’s use this term when referring to large, highly-visible dry flies. Do trout eat grasshoppers? Trout really like eating grasshoppers during the late spring ad early summer time frame Brook trout, rainbow … Read more

What Does A Purple Haze Fly Imitate?

The Purple Haze is a fly created by Andy Carlson over 15 years ago. It is similar to a Parachute Adams , and can be used as an attractor pattern or mayfly imitation just like the Adams can. Traditionally the Purple Haze is tied with Super Floss rather than a dubbed body. How do I … Read more