A pattern that I’ve found useful on the Lackawaxen is one I call the Downwing Hare’s Ear. This fly, which is similar to a Deer Hair Caddis, can be used to imitate a specific caddis on the water or as a general searching pattern. If the fish are taking spent
This parachute style fly was developed in the 1950’s by famous tier Wayne “Buz” Buszek for use on his local California streams. It has since become to be utilized as a general searching pattern. A gold wire rib can be added to increase the durability of the peacock herl body.
Another early season hatch in our area is the Epeorus pleuralis commonly called the Quill Gordon. This fly was named after Theodore Gordon, who is often called the father of dry fly fishing in America. The quill gordons may start to appear a little earlier then the hendricksons; but depending
This Craig Mathews pattern is as versatile as it is simple to tie. It’s highly imitative silhouette makes it an excellent smooth water fly and the deer hair wing makes it a good floater for skating or to use in fast water. When tying be sure to select deer hair
During a slide show at one of our membership meetings I mentioned the new emerger pattern that was shown to me during a PMD hatch on the Bighorn River in 1992. When the naturals on the water became numerous the trout refused to take dun patterns but eagerly attacked this
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
