As fly fishers and tyers, we spend much of our effort attempting to match the hatch, using flies and presentation...
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At first glance, chironomid pupae appear simple to imitate. If you follow some basic principles, match the size of the...
When John Kent managed Tunkwa Lake Resort, he enjoyed a lot of success fishing a lightly dressed Carey Special. Gil’s...
Trout are popular with fly fishers due in part to their habit of eating small prey. As a result, they must...
From Phil Rowley's Fly Tying Column
In recent years European nymphing techniques have become dominant across North America. Not only the method itself but also the unique patterns fly fishers tie and use such as Spanish style nymphs. Spanish nymphs are small, thin and hard bodied. Designed to succeed in...
The larger the food source we are trying to imitate, the more complex our fly patterns can become. For moving-water...
As summer transitions into fall, many anglers turn their attention to local rivers and the pursuit of Pacific salmon as...
On my fly pattern checklist, John Kent’s Humped Back Spawner ticks all the necessary boxes for a deadly freshwater shrimp or scud pattern. The Humped Back Spawner boasts a convincing realistic appearance, instantly appealing to any fly fisher the moment they see it. More importantly, trout view it with equal...
From Spring 2015 BC Outdoors Magazine
Scott Sanchez’s Double Bunny is a simple, creative amalgamation of two rabbit strips cemented along a hook. Since its initial inception, Scott’s Double Bunny has caught well over 30 species, has spawned countless variations and is a three-time winner of the Jackson Hole One...