The CDC (Cul de Canard) flies, particularly the Micro Olive Dun flies, are a popular choice among fly fishermen, especially for imitating mayflies and other small aquatic insects. There are numerous patterns of Micro Olive Dun flies, including different tying styles and materials. Some may incorporate a more traditional hackle or use a parachute ...
It is Autumn again and is time for dry fly fishing , especially with micro CDC flies and micro CDC emergers. I present you an emerger with CDC that floats excellently in any conditions. We all know that the CDC is quite sensitive and on fast waters it cannot sustain the fly for a long ...
Here's a new way to create nymph legs, offering excellent mobility, shine, elasticity, and an attractive appearance. With Dimong Body Thread or Crystal Body Thread, you can achieve many interesting effects, and nymph legs are just one of them. What's great is that these materials perform exceptionally well; they pulsate in the water even in ...
Today, I want to introduce you to a very special nymph that I recently tied, part of the renowned Edy Dona's series of flies. This particular pattern is based on the classic pheasant tail nymph and is one of the iconic designs that have played a significant role in Edy Dona's numerous championship victories, including ...
Dudu is a renowned Spanish fisherman and an exceptional fly tier, known for his incredible craftsmanship. His Perdigon nymphs are truly remarkable; I've never seen such high-quality and consistent flies. As a huge fan of his work, I greatly admire his tying skills. Honestly, I haven't come across Perdigons as impressive as his. I'm thrilled that ...
The Paraloop technique is a method used in fly tying to create a realistic representation of emerging or crippled insects on the water's surface. This technique was pioneered by renowned fly tyer and angler Shane Stalcup in the 1990s. Stalcup, known for his innovative approaches to fly tying, developed the Paraloop technique to increase the ...
The Quill Gordon dry fly is a historic fly pattern with a simple design and enduring effectiveness. Here's what you need to know: The fly was developed in the late 1800s by Theodore Gordon, often referred to as the "Father of American Dry Fly Fishing." The fly is credited for being one of the first ...
I know, they are simple nymphs and do not require extraordinary skill and creativity. Some blame them, others love them. But I admire these nymphs, their simplicity and how well the Spanish fishermen knew how to make them effective. For those who don't know, these flies called perdigon or perdigones are invented by Spanish ...
Hi guys, Here is the Nymph Edition from Draad , if you love fly tying please visit and if you like it please share it with your friends :) LINK: https://www.weareflyfishing.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/NymphDRAAD2024.pdf
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 ...
