I know, again with biots? - you will ask. Yes!, I'm still in the biot chapter because it's a material I like a lot:. In addition, I have a lot of them on my tying desk, so I will bombard you with models. Maybe you will find something interesting to inspire you. View Post Materials used: Hook: Demmon ...
Brown Biot Nymph
I had time to tie flies at the weekend, so today I present to you one of the most effective nymphs from my box dedicated to northern waters: the brown biot nymph. It is a general imitation of small mayflies and similar insects. The brown color is mostly found in waters with many granite and ...
Yellow Baetis Biot Nymph
Baetis Biot Nymph is a simple and efficient fly, fun to tie and easy in the same time. Being a light(non weighted) or medium weighted fly, it can be used with dry fly fishing equipment. But just as well, can be fished with nymph fishing equipment in tandem with a heavier nymph. It is ...
Video – Tying a black killer spider nymph
Materials: Jig hook Demmon XTreme in size #16 Black thread 8/0 uni ( I use to wax it to increase the grip of the ribbing material) Red hot spot made of flat tinsel Ribbing made of Micro ribbing UV material in blue color Hackle made of Teal Duck in natural / or partridge Tungsten is pink in 3,5mm https://youtu.be/JxGIPljFjmE
Biot Nymphs for your inspiration :)
Do you need inspiration? If you don't know what fly to tie or what to try, it's no problem, I propose a relatively simple fly to make with simple and readily available materials.Now in the water, because the heat has come and summer has started, it is full of small insects like Baetis, Mayflies, Heptageniidae, ...
Black Killer Spider Nymph
I really like these flies because you can play them among stones and structures in pools and river currents. I consider them much more effective because of the hackle. It pulsates very attractively when you play it like the soft lures used in lure fishing. I noticed that the fish react very well to the ...
Olive and Silver Nymph
Olive is a color commonly found in various aquatic insects, making it a versatile choice for fly patterns. When a fly incorporates olives in its composition and has a general shape that mimics different types of insect bodies without being an exact replica, it becomes a reliable general pattern. By adding elements that imitate moving legs, ...
Wet Hackle : Partridge vs Teal Duck
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 ...
A super simple Trout Nymph -for beginners and not only
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. ...
Tying Riddle – Guess the feather
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