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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Mercury Midge - Glass Bead Midge Fly Tying Video
Mercury Midge - Glass Bead Midge This is one of the best flies to begin a tying career. These flies are simple to tie. Tying a glass bead midge teaches...
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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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CDC Emerging Mayfly Nymph Fly Tying Video
CDC Emerging Mayfly Nymph This has been a very successful pattern for imitating emerging late summer yellow mayflies, especially pale evening duns. It has fooled many selective fish on our...
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Czech Quill Body Nymph Fly Tying Video
Tying the Czech Quill Body Nymph Learn to tie the Czech Quill Body Nymph in this fly tying video. This nymph is a play on a thread bodied nymph with...
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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...
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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 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...
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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...
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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
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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