My first #flytying love: the Frenchie. HT @lanceeganflyfishing. #flyfishing #euronymphing A post shared by BlogFlyFish (@blogflyfish) on May 16, 2017 at 4:10am PDT I think it is great that USA team member Lance Egan now works with the folks at FlyFishFood.com. As you may know, Egan has invented some amazing patterns, such as the Red
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My Version of the Mop Fly
Tom Rosenbauer coined the phrase “slutty flies” on one of his Orvis podcasts. He also has been posting on Instagram with it as a hashtag. I think it’s pretty funny. Otherwise known as “junk” flies, these are flies that some consider non-traditional. A few won’t fish them. As I’ve written before, I will not fish
Small Soft Hackles: Update
Not the prettiest, but a size 18 CDC soft hackle often works #rainyday #flytying #flyfishing #euronymphing #isit5oclockyet A post shared by BlogFlyFish (@blogflyfish) on Apr 25, 2017 at 2:06pm PDT I wrote last summer how a small CDC soft hackle was my #1 fly. So, I’m reloading the fly box in anticipation of BWO hatches
Stoneflies on Jig Hooks
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
