Troutnut is a project started in 2003 by salmon ecologist and die-hard fly angler Jason “Troutnut” Neuswanger to help anglers and fly-tyers embrace the entomological side of the sport. If you have not visited the Troutnut site before, I highly recommend you check it out as it’s a great resource for anglers. After some recent
Category: Stoneflies
The 20-Incher Stonefly Pattern
As I’ve written before here, I’m a huge fan of stonefly and midge patterns (more here). In particular, I’ve been looking for new stonefly patterns and came across a great video from Fly Fish Food; a materials list here. I’m a big believer in peacock herl for nymph bodies, and I afterwards heard that its
At the Vise: Winter Stoneflies/Snowflies
February is when my fly-fishing hopes increase. The sun is riding much higher, the days are longer, and Winter Stoneflies/Snowflies get more active. View this post on Instagram A post shared by BlogFlyFish.com (@blogflyfish) I’ve had good luck fishing with small and black nymphs during winter, including one late-December day (here) when the water
At the Vise: New Stoneflies
It may be overkill, but I’ve been working on new stonefly patterns. Some time ago, I bought assorted patches of muskrat and beaver at Concord Outfitters. I also have some Angora goat dubbing, which is incredibly spiky. It also is very unwieldy until you cut the fibers shorter. Put on a dubbing loop and spun,