[singlepic id=1987 w=240 h=160 float=right] After some careful consideration I have decided to submit the Hairball pattern as my entry in the Montana Fly Company design competition through the Outdoor Blogger Network. This pattern has really served me well these last couple of months and before that proved its effectiveness in …
[singlepic id=2340 w=320 h=240 float=right] This pattern was my entry for the 2010 Pet-Fly Smackdown, a friendly competition between fellow anglers involving a fly made incorporating some material from a pet you own. This fly has been fishing rather well this season and as such I’ve gotten a few requests …
[singlepic id=2265 w=380 h=300 float=right] I’m guilty of jumping the gun. I have the information available to me but with zeal I just sat down and began tying. I’m pleased I found tying these flies more enjoyable, it came a bit easier this time and makes knowing that I have to …
[singlepic id=2259 w=320 h=240 float=right] I woke yesterday with options. I saw Liz out the door and off to work. I had the choice to fish but the strong winds and already pretty cold air temp of ~4degrees by 8am made up my mind for me. I have my limits …
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[singlepic id=2083 w=320 h=240 float=right] Cream Caddis Pupa Hook: #16-18 1x Short Scud Thread: 50 Denier White GSP Body: Cream Yarn Legs: Partridge Thorax: Brown Ostrich Herl Head: Black Bead Nothing to brag about here, just taking my materials and using them to create a traditional pupa pattern. I twisted …
[singlepic id=2106 w=300 h=220 float=right] ——————————————————– The W.F.F. CDC Midge Pupa Hook: #20-22 2x Short Scud Thread: 70 Denier (Olive Shown) Underbody: Thread Gills: 1/2 CDC Puff Thorax: Natural Dubbing Overbody: .5mm Stretch Cord [singlepic id=2098 w=495 h=415 float=center] [singlepic id=2100 w=495 h=415 float=center] [singlepic id=2101 w=495 h=415 float=center] [singlepic id=2102 …
[singlepic id=2092 w=320 h=240 float=right] Peeping Cased Caddis Larva Hook: #12-20 Nymph Thread: 70 Denier Black Case: Cream Hen Soft-Hackle Body: Caddis Green Dubbing Legs: Black Hen Hackle Head: Black Thread I tied a bunch of these attempting to imitate the various Caddis larva found in our Driftless Area streams. …
For me the difficult part about Caddisflies as they relate to trout is determining what is going on. Seems kind of “duh” but it breaks down something like this. On stream, splashy rise, see a few adult caddis fluttering around, maybe catch one match the size/shape/color as best I can …
