Black Hills Flies for Fall Hatches
In the Black Hills, some of our best dry fly fishing can be from late August to early October. Pale Morning Duns hatch reliably through most of September, and the...
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Summer Hatches! Trico Edition
Trico Spinners in Spiderweb over Rapid Creek. Tricos are the most prolific mayfly hatches of the summer. In the Black Hills the most reliable hatches of Tricos are found on...
Hans Stephenson |
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CDC Extended Body Dun Fly Tying Video
CDC Extended Body Dun This video features an extended body technique I came up with several years ago. It has worked quite well to imitate Baetis mayflies and PMDs. Change...
Hans Stephenson |
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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...
Hans Stephenson |
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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...
Hans Stephenson |
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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...
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