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    CDC Midge Emerger II

    CDC Midge Emerger II This is a hybrid between a palamino midge and a morgan's midge. A versitle fly to have in a midge hatch, it can imitate an emerger...

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    CDC Midge Emerger

    CDC Midge Emerger The CDC Midge Emerger is a dynamite small pattern originated by Shane Stalcup. Tied by Hans Stephenson of Dakota Angler & Outfitter in Rapid City, South Dakota....

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  • bubble back midge fly tying

    Bubble Back Midge

    Bubble Back Midge Learn to tie the bubble back midge fly in this fly tying video. This fly is one of our best all purpose droppers. Trail it behind another...

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  • Tying the F-Fly

    Tying the F-Fly

    Fly Tying Videos- Tying the F-Fly How to tie a F-fly. A great, simple to tie dry fly. Don't be fooled by this fly- it might look too simple to...

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  • Midge Patterns Video- Sipper Midge

    Midge Patterns- Sipper Midge

    Fly Tying Video- Sipper Midge Our take on the bighorn river classic. Despite its simple tying procedure, this is a midge pattern that packs a punch. The Sipper Midge due...

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  • Midge Patterns- Pinkie Midge/Worm

    Midge Patterns- Pinkie Midge

    Midge Patterns- Pinkie Midge This fly tying video features the Pinkie Fly, but not the pinkie of Bighorn River fame. This fly came about after seeing small pink worms in...

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  • Translucent Midge Pupa

    Translucent Midge Pupa

    Translucent Midge Pupa aka See-Through Midge This easy to tie midge pupa pattern combines flash into translucence an attractive and fish catching package. Tie it in sizes 16-22. Vary the...

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  • Learn to Tie the Blood Midge Pupa

    Fly Tying Video-Blood Midge Pupa

    A fly tying video demonstrating a simple and effective blood midge pupa. Featuring the Daiichi 1273 red hook. Materials: Hook: Daiichi 1273 size 16-18 Thread: Ultra Thread 70 Tail: White...

    Hans Stephenson |

  • Tying the RS2

    Tying the RS2

    The RS2 is a proven pattern. Time after time it fools picky fish. Luckily for fly tiers, it isn't too tough of a fly to tie. Perfect fly to imitate...

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  • Tying the Pheasant Tail Midge Pupa

    Tying the Pheasant Tail Midge Pupa

    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...

    Hans Stephenson |

  • Tying the Shuttlecock Buzzer

    Tying the Shuttlecock Buzzer

    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...

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  • Tying the Stillborn Midge Adult

    Tying the Stillborn Midge Adult

    This pattern is based on a Rene Harrop pattern. This version features an antron shuck and a foam back. It is effective for selective fish feeding on midges. My favorite...

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