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 ...
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 ...
