Comparadun patterns were first created by Al Caucci, and introduced in his book Comparahatch in 1972. to imitate recently hatched Mayflies before they take off. The BWO version is a natural mayfly dun that has hatched from its nymph form and...
s described previously the Last Chance Cripple pattern was designed by the world-renowned tier and angler Rene Harrop on the famed waters of the Railroad Ranch of the Henry's Fork of the Snake River, and other Spring Creeks in the area...
2Bit Hooker Rubber Leg Nymph This is a play on Charlie Cravens' incredibly popular and effective pattern called the Two Bit Hooker. As always Charlie comes up with a brilliant solution to getting flies down into the feeding zone quickly with...
Black caddis (or "Brachycentrus" species) is a common type of caddisfly found in many rivers and streams around the world. They typically hatch in the late spring and early summer and are an important food source for many fish species, including...
Blue Winged Olive (BWO) soft hackle emergers are some of the most effective patterns for fly fishing during BWO hatches. Here's how we like to set up and fish them, as well as when to use them: Technique: Start by...
In the world of fly fishing, certain patterns stand out as timeless creations that continue to enthrall anglers across generations. Among these iconic patterns, the Copper John nymph stands as a testament to both innovative design and the art of...
Traditionally this pattern was designed to imitate what they call the Olives, and tied in olive. Cannon Greenwell and James Wright are the originators of this pattern and it is still one of the most popular North Country Spider patterns...
This is a favorite of ours to tie and fish. We enjoy it so much because it is such a visually stunning pattern, quick to tie, and deadly effective. We love the darker colors in the wintertime combined with a...
Midges are an insect that hatches year round, but more importantly a vital food source during the colder months while there is less abundance of food sources for fish to choose from. Due to the small sizes of these bugs...
