The Perdigon Minnow is another creative design from the vise of Dennis Gamboa. Dennis was looking to create a durable,...

Dragonfly nymphs live and hunt in typically non-fly-friendly territory. Tough-to-fish areas, such as dense weeds, rocks and sunken woody debris...

I am continuously amazed by how many tyers continue to design and develop a seemingly endless stream of new and...

Soft plastic lures are a must-have lure within a conventional bass angler’s tackle box, especially a Senko worm. Depending on...

At first glance, chironomid pupae appear simple to imitate. If you follow some basic principles, match the size of the...

Clark Pierce, or Cheech to many fly fishers and tyers, created one of my favourite small baitfish patterns, the Baby...

The willingness of smallmouth and largemouth bass to crush surface patterns with unbridled aggression attracts many anglers, including an increasing...

Deb Paskall is both an accomplished fly fisher and tyer. Together with her husband, Randy, they pursue a wide variety...

Trout are popular with fly fishers due in part to their habit of eating small prey. As a result, they must...

It’s no secret that as fish grow, their desire for large, protein-rich food sources increases, protein that often comes in...