Black Hills Fishing Report October 28th, 2026
Late October in the Black Hills means low, clear water and fish that are getting more selective by the day. Highs in the upper 50s to mid 60s all week...
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Black Hills Fishing Report October 28th, 2026
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Pheasant Tail Nymph
The Pheasant Tail Nymph is one of the most widely used nymphs on trout streams throughout the world, and for good reason. This fly is one of the most productive...
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Elk Hair Caddis
Al Troth's Elk Hair Caddis is a classic. This pattern is a stand-by that should be in every fly-fisher's box. The basic pattern shown in this video features a tan...
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Soft Hackle Pheasant Tail Nymph
This is a soft hackled "hot spot" version of the Pheasant Tail Nymph. The addition of the soft hackle adds movement to the fly and allow it to be fished...
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Hare's Ear Nymph Fly Tying Video
Here is another classic nymph that every fly fisher should bring to the stream. The Hare's Ear Nymph can be found in fly boxes around the globe. The version tied...
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Mercury Midge - Glass Bead Midge Fly Tying Video
This is one of the best flies to begin a tying career. These flies are simple to tie. Tying a glass bead midge teaches how to wrap thread and how...
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Prince Nymph Fly Tying Video
Does anybody go fly fishing without a few prince nymphs in their box? I hope not. This is a fantastic nymph pattern that fools trout all over the world. The...
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Ray Charles Sow bug
The Ray Charles pattern is a Bighorn River staple. It catches fish everyday of the year on the Bighorn. It works on many other tailwaters. It works to imitate small...
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Euro Jig Pheasant Tail- Czech Jig Flies
European nymphing is gaining in popularity here in the Estados Unidos, as it should. The techniques that have been used in France, Spain, Poland, and the Czech Republic deserve attention....
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Fly Tying with Hans- Tungsten Skinny Nelson
The Skinny Nelson is a Baetis nymph pattern developed for the Bighorn River in Montana by Tracy Peterson. It is a simple but deadly fly. It works great in any...
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Bottom Bouncer Caddis Fly Tying Video
This video features another variation on the Czech style jig nymph. The Bottom Bouncer Caddis fly is a suggestive imitation of a caddis larva or pupa. Fish this fly at...
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Yellow Stimulator Fly Tying Video
The Yellow Stimulator fly is one of the best attractor dry flies around. Stimulators are extremely versatile. Use them as alone or with a dropper. Kudos to Randall Kaufmann for...
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Hans' Adult Cranefly
Craneflies are often overlooked by trout anglers as a food source. Craneflies, both in their larval form and their adult form, can be very abundant. On our local waters I...
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Creepy Crawly Stonefly Nymph
This stonefly nymph pattern mixes realism, weight, and flash to achieve a balanced and effective fly. The golden pheasant legs add the hint of realistic legs and dress up the...
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