Pat’s Legs on jig hook. Via @tightlineproductions. #flytying #barbless #euronymphing #flyfishing A post shared by BlogFlyFish (@blogflyfish) on Apr 16, 2017 at 9:08am PDT I’m a big fan of stonefly patterns. If the fish don’t sense you’re near, I find that a sizeable morsel like a Pat’s Legs is something trout almost cannot refuse. I
Category: Flies and fly tying
Connecticut Freestones
I’ve been hitting a few of the Connecticut freestones the past few weeks. With recent stockings, I have met some former wards of the state. After a long and lean winter, it felt great to be on the water and not have to worry about ice on the trails. I love chasing wild and wily
Klinkhammers
Klinkhammer hooks have a very cool shape. Dries tied on them look like emergers/cripples, struggling to break free from their shucks. To trout, they look like sitting ducks. I know some anglers who enjoy tremendous success with such hooks. In fact, one guy I’ve met no longer ties with “regular” dry-fly hooks. I’ve had good
At the Bench: Stripped Peacock Quills
Soft hackles with stripped peacock quills, size 18. #snowday #flytying #flyfishing #pinchedbarb #euronymphing A post shared by BlogFlyFish (@blogflyfish) on Mar 14, 2017 at 9:25am PDT Well, you may be hunkered down during the current east coast snow blizzard. I am. So, I’m goofing around a the fly tying bench. I have a small bag