CDC Emerger
This very calming fly tying video by SMHAEN Fly Fishing shows how to tie a CDC Emerger. I especially like the way he ties the wing on this one. The fly is beautifully tied.
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Holy Grail Nymph – Tim Cammisa
I thought Tim’s presentation of the Holy Grail Nymph from Orvis was really interesting this week. See what you think.
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Bill Shuck
Isoynchia Flymph tied by Bill Shuck I’ve been following Bill Shuck’s fly tying ever since I saw an Isonychia Flymph he tied in Hidy style. Hans Weilenmann actually followed that up with a fly tying...
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Hidy and MOM
Bill Shuck sent me a couple more patterns, so I thought it would make a good follow-up post to yesterday’s. I’ll let Bill take it from here. Hidy Style Tups Indispensable VII The first is another...
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Darbee Two Feather fly – Ted Patlen
photo by TC Geist This Darbee Two Feather fly was originated by the great Harry Darbee and this one was tied by the very talented Catskill tyer, Ted Patlen. The pattern consists of a standard dry fly...
View ArticlePearl Caddis Pupa
On this episode of Fly Friday provided by MimicFlyFishing.com: the Pearl Caddis Pupa Orvis endorsed guide Jan Nemec has 18 years experience on local NV/CA waters. Book a trip by calling 775-770-8227...
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HMG Mayfly – Joe Nicklo
Wind blowing constantly at 20 mph, gusting to 30…keeps me pinned to my vise again this weekend. Oh well, it forces me to be creative! I have made several attempts at an acceptable mayfly...
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HMG Super Midge
This is the HMG Super Midge by Joe Nicklo. Joe’s secret revealed…how to tie a “no-thread” fly using hot melt glue as the main component. This is one of the videos in the DVD included in the HMG Fly...
View ArticleClacka Caddis – Walter Wiese
A highly effective caddis-style attractor dry fly for Parks’ Fly Shop guides and clients in 2009.
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Waste Troll Leech – Philip Rowley
This is one of Phil’s favorite leech patterns and he says it is an evolution of sorts of his Aftershaft Leech featured in his first book, Fly Patterns for Stillwaters. With the advent of Marc...
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Just-Emerged PMD and Spring Grey Tenkara – Bill Shuck
I love Bill Shuck’s flies, so I asked if he would send me a couple more to show off here at FrankenFly. So here they are. Bill briefly explains each below. Thanks Bill! This one I call “Just-Emerged...
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Green Butt Soft Hackle Diving Caddis
Ted Kraimer of Current Works had this nice soft hackle pattern in his enewsletter today. The pattern imitates an adult female caddis. Ted explains more below. Black caddis are found in northern...
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Flies Around the Net – 6-17-2014
It’s been awhile since I’ve posted Flies Around the Net, so I wanted to jump back into it this month. I also want to thank all of you for visiting and reading FrankenFly! I hope you enjoy these! Adult...
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CJ’s Freaky Frog – Chad Johnson
Chad shows you how to tie a really cool pattern of his.
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Dust Bunny
Gates Au Sable Lodge had the recipe for this ugly little fly. Josh Greenberg mentions this particular pattern in his new book, Rivers of Sand. This book is a fantastic fly fishing read! I recommend you...
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Parachute Adams Dry Fly
Hans Stephenson shows us how tie a Parachute Adams dry fly. Note from Hans: This pattern is indispensable – tie it in sizes 12-22 and you can match just about any hatch.
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Barr’s Graphic Caddis
Hammer Creek Fly Fishing tackles John Barr’s Graphic Caddis. John created this pattern to imitate an emerging caddis pupae.
View ArticleStone Fly – Massimo Gianneschi
Nice video here of Massimo Gianneschi tying a Stone Fly. Published by Confluenze Magazine.
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