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Tying the Rainbow Czech Nymph

Tying the Rainbow Czech Nymph

Hans Stephenson

This is a straight forward czech nymph tying sequence, nothing earth shattering. Weight and body taper are formed by lead tape. The color combination on this pattern has been particularly...

Tying the Rainbow Czech Nymph

Hans Stephenson

This is a straight forward czech nymph tying sequence, nothing earth shattering. Weight and body taper are formed by lead tape. The color combination on this pattern has been particularly...

Tying the Pearl Core Cased Caddis

Tying the Pearl Core Cased Caddis

Hans Stephenson

This is a cased caddis larva pattern tied in the Czech style. This nymph is tied on a jig hook with a slotted tungsten bead that causes it to bounce...

Tying the Pearl Core Cased Caddis

Hans Stephenson

This is a cased caddis larva pattern tied in the Czech style. This nymph is tied on a jig hook with a slotted tungsten bead that causes it to bounce...

CDC Klinkhammer Dry Fly

Tying the CDC Klinkhammer Special

Hans Stephenson

This is a twist on the original Klinkhammer Special. Both the post and hackle are made from CDC. This pattern sits nicely on the water's surface. The CDC hackle undulates...

Tying the CDC Klinkhammer Special

Hans Stephenson

This is a twist on the original Klinkhammer Special. Both the post and hackle are made from CDC. This pattern sits nicely on the water's surface. The CDC hackle undulates...

Tying the Fish Skull Skullp-Zilla Streamer

Tying the Fish Skull Skullp-Zilla Streamer

Hans Stephenson

Fish Skull Skullp-Zilla Streamer Materials: Hook 1: Gamakatsu Octopus Hooks Size 4-8 Hook 2: Mustad 3366 or similar arge eyed hook size 4-6 Thread: Wapsi UTC 140 Denier Color to...

Tying the Fish Skull Skullp-Zilla Streamer

Hans Stephenson

Fish Skull Skullp-Zilla Streamer Materials: Hook 1: Gamakatsu Octopus Hooks Size 4-8 Hook 2: Mustad 3366 or similar arge eyed hook size 4-6 Thread: Wapsi UTC 140 Denier Color to...

Tying the Pheasant Tail Midge Pupa

Tying the Pheasant Tail Midge Pupa

Hans Stephenson

I can't recall where I first came across this simple pattern, but it has been very effective for selective fish feeding on midge pupa in the surface film. I grease...

Tying the Pheasant Tail Midge Pupa

Hans Stephenson

I can't recall where I first came across this simple pattern, but it has been very effective for selective fish feeding on midge pupa in the surface film. I grease...

Tying the Shuttlecock Buzzer

Tying the Shuttlecock Buzzer

Hans Stephenson

Materials: Hook: Tiemco 2488 size 14-22 Thread: Wapsi UTC 70 Denier Fl. Orange Thread: Wapsi UTC 70 Denier Color to match body color Rib: Silver Ultra Wire Wing: Natural Dun...

Tying the Shuttlecock Buzzer

Hans Stephenson

Materials: Hook: Tiemco 2488 size 14-22 Thread: Wapsi UTC 70 Denier Fl. Orange Thread: Wapsi UTC 70 Denier Color to match body color Rib: Silver Ultra Wire Wing: Natural Dun...