This pattern was developed by Sheralee Lawson of Last Chance Idaho for use on the Henry’s Fork. It has since proven to be very effective on many other streams nationwide. It offers a very good silhouette and, just as important, is easy for the angler to see. The wing is
Although I have not fished this Rene Harrop pattern, its buggy appearance and the animation supplied by the CDC feathers should make it effective. To tie, dub the body and tie the zelon in downwing style extending just beyond the bend of the hook. Match 2 CDC feathers and tie
This simple pattern created by Ed Story, owner of FC Feathercraft in St. Louis, is very popular on the tailwaters of the Missouri and Arkansas. There are several methods of fishing the fly in addition to the standard dead drift. Cast across the current and let it drag, when the
Devised by the late Dr. Bernard Cinberg in the 1930’s and later popularized by Fontinalis Flyfisherman charter member Phil Chase, this unique fly remains a favorite in the “Gorge” area of the Neversink River. It is particularly effective fished in pocket water on a short line. Properly tying on the
Despite its sparse appearance and the use of only a few materials, this Swisher/Richards, Mike Lawson popularized pattern is not an easy fly to tie. The size and placement of the wings is crucial to having it float correctly when fished. It is also , if not impossible , to
When the light gets low and the evening glare comes on the water it can be difficult to see your fly on the water. At these times the color black is one of the easiest to see. This fly, a modification of the X2 caddis with its addition of a
This is a simple yet effective BWO emerger pattern. A version of this pattern was first shown to me by fellow TU member Bob Dunstan; while we were fishing the Lackie in the fall of the year. Many times during a sporadic hatch of olives the trout might be taking
Mahogany Quick-Site Spinner Mayflies return to the water to mate, lay eggs and die. This stage is referred to the spinner stage and it can be very productive fishing if you hit it right. Many spinner flies, in our region, can be duplicated by a mahogany spinner. These spinners can
One of the largest mayflies to emerge in our area is the Ephemera Guttulata, commonly known as the Green Drake. Just mention the phrase “Green drakes are on the water” and you’ll start a mad dash to any stream where they hatch. This fly has a” cult following” among many
Many times a good caddis hatch can occur near dark when the fly can be difficult to see. This pattern uses Krystal Flash as part of the wing and post. The krystal flash seems to emit a glow in the fading light just before dark. This pattern is tyed in
