I have been asked how thin the Diamond thread is and how small the flies you make can be. In the previous article I forgot to specify this. So here are some details: 160DEN - that means aprox 6/0 metallic yarn reinforced with ultra thin GSP thread 30m of material/spool The Diamond Body Thread is versatile, it ...
This isn't an ordinary thread. It's made with a special shiny yarn that adds a sparkling effect to your flies, making them irresistible to fish. The new Diamond Body Thread is easy to use and can help you catch more fish. Here's what I love about it: Sparkly magic: It adds a dazzling touch to any fly, ...
Back to simple and effective flies :) The fat boy is a perdigon made on short shank hooks weighted with big tungsten beads. It is a super heavy nymph for fast flowing rivers. Nothing complicated, it is a maximum 2 min fly to tie.
I took the classic GRHE model as a starting point, and I've customised it with a partridge barbs as tail and teal duck barbs for legs for adding more realism. The body is a combination of hare in abdomen and squirrel fur in thorax part, and I've incorporated UV resin on the back for increased ...
Hi guys, here is a fly for my friends who are pheasant tail nymphs fanatics :) .This type of PT nymph tied with hot spot is absolutely deadly for trout and grayling fishing. The fly is intentional tied without tail because spooky fish always "taste" the flies. The rigidness of the tail will make ...
It is an old and forgotten fly that has been used for many years by numerous fishermen. Unfortunately, despite its effectiveness, I noticed that it had disappeared from my friends' boxes. So, I decided to bring it back on the blog in the hope of sparking your interest to tie it again and keep it ...
The future of wild salmon hangs in the balance, and Patagonia Fish is taking a stand. We've joined forces with incredible partners like the Icelandic Wildlife Fund and the North Atlantic Salmon Fund to demand an end to open net salmon farming in Iceland. Why? Because this industry poses a serious threat to wild fish populations ...
Ready for Spring fishing? If you are looking for a good pattern, then take a look at this fly. This model is a generic mayfly nymph tied with biot and brown back thorax cover. The fly can be tied in all sizes . I usually prefer the size #14 and #16 but sometimes I make ...
I don't know about you, but for me, buggy flies always hold a special place in my fly box. Maybe it's just me, but when I see deep, rocky water with green or dark algae, these flies get the job done every time. They've helped me catch some real beauties! Here are the fly tying materials ...
GSP thread made its debut in the fly tying scene in the latter part of the 20th century. Developed from polyethylene fibers, this thread gained prominence due to its remarkable strength-to-diameter ratio. Initially used in other industries for its strength and durability, it quickly found its way into the hands of fly tiers seeking a ...
