The freshwater shrimp, gammarus shrimp, or scuds, as they are commonly known, are a native freshwater crustacean found in rivers, lakes, small streams, and ponds. These little creatures play a vital role in freshwater ecosystems as they are detritivores and may also consume algae, mainly diatoms. In addition, scuds are considered an indicator species for ...
Black, white, and dirty white or cream-colored streamers are widely recognized as the most effective streamers in fly fishing. These colored streamers are essential for any angler's fly box, although there are times when other colors might prove more effective ( olive, yellow or brown olive for example). here is my black version of zonker streamer ...
PT Pupae with hot spot is a type of stimulator and is perfect for aggressive fish. sometimes the fish react territorially and attack anything that passes in front of them, especially trout. This fly is perfect for such situations. I'm not saying you "can't live" without it, but it's fun to do :) There is nothing ...
The construction of this Weasel Zonker Streamer employs light-colored materials to replicate the appearance of small fish and fish fry inhabiting clear waters with a high content of limestone and sandstone. In these rivers with white stones, the juvenile fish tend to have a pale coloration. If they displayed bright and intense hues, they would ...
Do you know how many types of wax are used by tiers? Wax is like music, a matter of taste. Some like it to be sticky, others to be hard, others to be soft and apply it with their fingers. Others hate to have excess wax because it would spoil the shape or color of ...
If you are thinking about what to tie for the new season, this PT Jig Bug is a simple, basic but very effective model. We often look for complicated things and ignore simple things. This model is one of them :) Materials: Hook: your favorite jig hook in size #12-20Thread: Brown - Veevus 10/0Body: Pheasant tail barbs ...
The Mad Rabbit Bugger is probably the simplest nymph I tie and use and is one of my most efficient searching nymph. in addition, it is the fly that I recommend to beginners. Those who start with it learn to use dubbing, tinsel without wasting too much time and without damaging materials. It's a fly ...
Micro Quill is a synthetic material with an oval shape. It is very popular in Central Europe and the Balkans. It is also used under the name Ribbing Quill and, if I am not mistaken, it was made by Peter Durisik. There are several versions, some thicker and others thinner. This is the thinnest version ...
Nothing special, a dubbed nymph ribbed with micro ribbing quill and hackle made of CDC. You will find similar models on the web but this one has a in his body a special dubbing which reflects UV light much better. It is said that fish can see very well in this spectrum. I did ...
This model is made for fishing in strong rivers with deep currents and dark colored waters. The orange ribbing provides a nice contrast and good visibility. Peter is known for his special flies done absolutely flawlessly. This mode is great for Vah rivers and tributaries and not only :) Hook Demmon ST320 #12Hot Spot -red tinselRibbing: ...
