Back to simple and effective flies :) The fat boy is a perdigon made on short shank hooks weighted with big tungsten beads. It is a super heavy nymph for fast flowing rivers. Nothing complicated, it is a maximum 2 min fly to tie.
Hare and Squirrel Swimming Nymph
I took the classic GRHE model as a starting point, and I've customised it with a partridge barbs as tail and teal duck barbs for legs for adding more realism. The body is a combination of hare in abdomen and squirrel fur in thorax part, and I've incorporated UV resin on the back for increased ...
Video -Tying a PT Octopus Nymph
Hi guys, here is a fly for my friends who are pheasant tail nymphs fanatics :) .This type of PT nymph tied with hot spot is absolutely deadly for trout and grayling fishing. The fly is intentional tied without tail because spooky fish always "taste" the flies. The rigidness of the tail will make ...
The Skinny Mad Rabbit and Partridge Nymph
It is an old and forgotten fly that has been used for many years by numerous fishermen. Unfortunately, despite its effectiveness, I noticed that it had disappeared from my friends' boxes. So, I decided to bring it back on the blog in the hope of sparking your interest to tie it again and keep it ...
Wild Salmon Under Threat: Patagonia Fish Joins Fight Against Open Net Salmon Farming
The future of wild salmon hangs in the balance, and Patagonia Fish is taking a stand. We've joined forces with incredible partners like the Icelandic Wildlife Fund and the North Atlantic Salmon Fund to demand an end to open net salmon farming in Iceland. Why? Because this industry poses a serious threat to wild fish populations ...
Generic Mayfly Nymph tied with biot
Ready for Spring fishing? If you are looking for a good pattern, then take a look at this fly. This model is a generic mayfly nymph tied with biot and brown back thorax cover. The fly can be tied in all sizes . I usually prefer the size #14 and #16 but sometimes I make ...
Green Buggy Caddis Nymph
I don't know about you, but for me, buggy flies always hold a special place in my fly box. Maybe it's just me, but when I see deep, rocky water with green or dark algae, these flies get the job done every time. They've helped me catch some real beauties! Here are the fly tying materials ...
TroutLine Gel-Spun Ultra Flat -a GSP (Gel Spun Polyethylene) Thread
GSP thread made its debut in the fly tying scene in the latter part of the 20th century. Developed from polyethylene fibers, this thread gained prominence due to its remarkable strength-to-diameter ratio. Initially used in other industries for its strength and durability, it quickly found its way into the hands of fly tiers seeking a ...
Black PT Octopus Nymph
Here is a super simple PT tied on jig hook. This nymph is an all around pattern and together with natural pheasant brown, it should be in everybody box. I like these flies because they are easy to tie and effective almost everywhere. I fished these flies from Poland to Slovenia and Lapland. ...
Video -Tying a Black and Hot Red Perdigon
If you have never fished with these flies and if you still want to try tying one of them, then consider this model. It's simple, quick to make and catches fish. And it catches really well! Thhe black and hot red perdigon is one of the simplest perdigon you can find. Not too many things added ...
