Yellow and Partridge Spider

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The Yellow & Partridge Spider is a traditional North Country pattern that continues to prove its worth on modern rivers. With its sparse yellow body and soft partridge hackle, this fly perfectly imitates emerging insects and drowned duns, making it deadly effective during hatches. Ideal for upstream or across-and-down presentations, it shines in both fast riffles ...

For beginners: Pine Squirrel Nymph & Red Ribbing

Pine Squirrel Nymph & Red Ribbing- a perfect beginner-friendly nymph—one that’s super simple to tie and, even better, catches trout from the very first cast! When most people start fly tying, they’re tempted to jump into complex patterns with a dozen materials, tricky proportions, and advanced techniques. But that can be overwhelming—especially when you’re just learning ...

Small Baetis

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Baetis is one of the most important aquatic insect genera for trout and grayling fishing. Known commonly as Blue Winged Olives (BWOs), these small mayflies are present almost year-round, with hatches peaking in spring and fall. Their abundance and regular activity make them a critical food source for fish in both rivers and streams. Tying ...

Crippled Emerger for Sight Fishing – Tied with Mojo Yarn & CDC!

I haven’t posted in a while, and I want to explain why. I’ve been dealing with some serious frustration with WordPress. I'm getting hundreds of spam messages every day, and on top of that, I can't properly edit my text while writing. Because of this, I have to write everything in Word or somewhere else ...

Killer Bug -my version

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For those who don't know The Killer Bug is a famous fly pattern created by Frank Sawyer, a well-known fly fisherman and fly tier. Made with Chadwick's 477 yarn, this nymph became so effective that it sparked a “gold rush” for the material. Several brands tried to replicate Chadwick's 477 with varying degrees of success. ...

New Mottled Mojo Yarn Colors – Perfect for Natural-Looking Nymphs!

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I’m excited to introduce the latest additions to our Mojo Yarn collection—now available in beautifully mottled brown and olive shades! These new colors add an extra level of realism, making them perfect for tying lifelike, natural nymphs that blend seamlessly into the underwater environment. Here a brown generic mayfly nymph tied with Mojo new brown color: Whether ...