The Chuck nymph, designer Chuck Furimsky’s wordplay on the Czech nymph, is a unique pattern utilizing leather Bugskin. Prior to...
A flymph is a unique but deadly blend of wingless wet fly and nymph. Flymphs are nothing new. They are...
As fly fishers and tyers, we spend much of our effort attempting to match the hatch, using flies and presentation...
Most anglers match the hatch for mayflies, stoneflies and caddisflies when fishing rivers, but don’t often venture into imitating midges...
It’s no secret that as fish grow, their desire for large, protein-rich food sources increases, protein that often comes in...
Trout are popular with fly fishers due in part to their habit of eating small prey. As a result, they must...
Deb Paskall is both an accomplished fly fisher and tyer. Together with her husband, Randy, they pursue a wide variety...
The willingness of smallmouth and largemouth bass to crush surface patterns with unbridled aggression attracts many anglers, including an increasing...
No other insect symbolizes fly-fishing in streams more than the mayfly, and seeing those little iconic sailboats floating downstream can...
Clark Pierce, or Cheech to many fly fishers and tyers, created one of my favourite small baitfish patterns, the Baby...