This heavy up side down CDC mayfly nymph is a variant of Marc Petitjean’s MP 2404, that incorporates an off bead used as a keel to keep the nymph fishing the correct way. Continue reading MP 2404 mayfly nymph – Petitjean
This green drake emerger is an effective pattern when there are prolific hatches and the fish are playing hard to get. Tie it in different sizes and colours and it works well for many species of emerging mayfly. How to … Continue reading Green drake emerger
A twisted Antron yarn segmented abdomen makes this easy caddis larva a nice alternative to dubbed bodies. Continue reading Antron yarn caddis pupa
A small Trico spent spinner with a neat mayfly tailing technique and a segmented moose mane hair body for a semi realistic effect. Continue reading How to tie Trico spent Spinner
A hatching midge with a little different quill body technique that gives a more three dimensional, transparent body effect. Continue reading How to tie Transitional Midge
A little comparadun Baetis, that not only works very well early, but just about the whole season. With a mixed wing and a quill body. Perfect in sizes 16-18. How to tie Baetis Sparkle wing emerger Continue reading Baetis Sparkle wing emerger
A quick medium sized adult caddis fly that skates high, creating a nice wake, making it a great little attractor, with an interesting segmented dubbing body technique. Continue reading Skating caddis/sedge dry fly
A little different play on a Griffiths gnat. A reverse paraloop hackle that gives a deeper presentation and doubles as a quick sight indicator. Continue reading How to tie Paraloop Griffiths dry fly
