Feathers play a crucial role in fly tying, adding life and allure to our creations. For years, the partridge has been a popular source of feathers for tying wet flies. However, the decline in partridge populations due to various factors has presented challenges for fly tiers. In this article, we explore an alternative option that ...
Here is a simple fly that has all the necessary elements: hot spot, sparkle material for contrast and a buggy-spiky look. When it comes to fly tying, sometimes simplicity can yield remarkable results. The fly I present to you today embodies this concept. With its straightforward design, this fly doesn't demand advanced skills or intricate techniques. ...
Hi guys, Because it's quieter today at my office, I had time to make some new flies. So I invite you to guess what I used, from which bird :) cheers, Lucian
A new hook model is available in the TroutLine store: Demmon XTreme T6 BL Jig Hook. It is a jig type hook with a high quality carbon steel and a very sharp point. The design makes this model interesting: the eye of the hook is in a plane perpendicular to that of the hook shank and ...
Through years of fishing and discussions with fellow anglers, one thing has become evident: nymphs tied in black color are remarkably effective when targeting trout: Small black flies with CDC are unbeatable. Whether you're a fan of streamers or enjoy the versatility of woolly buggers, you're likely to find the black color prominently represented in ...
The Juicy Nymph is a highly effective yet simple fly that is easy to tie. This generic fly pattern imitates the olive-brown colored nymphs found in European waters, making it an excellent searching pattern that can attract both trout and grayling. One of the things I really appreciate about this fly is how simple it is ...
Juicy Nymph is a simple fly, easy to make and efficient. Like any other generic flies, this model represents the nymphs in European waters that swim and whose olive-brown colors are predominant. This makes this model a good searching pattern and effective for trout and grayling fishing. At the beginning of the season when the waters ...
In the morning, we woke up feeling like we had just won the lottery - that is, if the lottery prize was a copious breakfast and hot coffee. We were in a state of lethargy and well-being, which was fortunate because it was cold outside and we didn't want to move too fast anyway. Jan ...
I received at Troutline some spools of thread from the Midge type made by Textreme Italy. I was impressed by the quality of this thread and the way it behaves while using it. Here are some personal observations and some technical descriptions based on those of the manufacturer: The Midge Thread 75 denier is a versatile ...
First off, let me just say that I'm not exactly Shakespeare when it comes to English. I learned the language on the fly, and only after I graduated from school. Back in the "good ol' days of communism", foreign languages weren't exactly a hot commodity. If you were good at math or physics, the language ...
