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  • Chewee Bloodworm

    Tying the Chewee Bloodworm

    Bloodworms are extremely effective flies. They work well year round on most trout streams I fish. In the winter and spring months they account for a good share of the...

    Hans Stephenson |

  • Tying the Czeched Out Hare's Ear

    Tying the Czeched Out Hare's Ear

    This soft hackled Hare's Ear pattern, tied on a jig style hook, is effective and quick fly to tie. The bugginess from the hare's ear dubbing combined with the pink...

    Hans Stephenson |

  • Tying Lance Egan's Rainbow Warrior

    Tying Lance Egan's Rainbow Warrior

    Lance Egan's Rainbow Warrior is an effective, easy to tie nymph pattern. It is especially effective on tailwater fisheries. We have had huge success with this pattern over the last...

    Hans Stephenson |

  • Tying the Rainbow Czech Nymph

    Tying the Rainbow Czech Nymph

    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...

    Hans Stephenson |

  • Tying the Pearl Core Cased Caddis

    Tying the Pearl Core Cased Caddis

    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...

    Hans Stephenson |

  • CDC Klinkhammer Dry Fly

    Tying the CDC Klinkhammer Special

    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...

    Hans Stephenson |

  • Tying the Fish Skull Skullp-Zilla Streamer

    Tying the Fish Skull Skullp-Zilla Streamer

    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...

    Hans Stephenson |

  • 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...

    Hans Stephenson |

  • 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...

    Hans Stephenson |

  • Tying the Firebead Sowbug

    Tying the Firebead Sowbug

    This is a pattern that some crafty fly tier on the Bighorn River? came up with. It works like hotcakes in the spring, especially on tailwaters like the Bighorn. Tie...

    Hans Stephenson |

  • Deep Purple Nymph

    Tying the Deep Purple Nymph

    This simple to tie nymph has held a spot in my fly box for the last 3 seasons. Purple flies work extremely well in certain situations. For me this purple...

    Hans Stephenson |

  • Black Hills Fishing Report 4/15/12

    Black Hills Fishing Report 4/15/12

    Nymph fishing continues to be excellent. Try two fly nymph rigs with a caddis larva lead fly and a midge larva dropper.

    Hans Stephenson |

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