The Perdigon Minnow is another creative design from the vise of Dennis Gamboa. Dennis was looking to create a durable,...
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When embarking on a fishing trip, British Columbians have a number of excellent options available to them depending on how...
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...
Wes Penny is fascinated by the variety of prey stillwater trout feed upon, especially scuds. Blended with his fascination with...
I have long been a fan of Randall Kaufmann’s patterns and tying techniques. His stonefly nymph is one of my favourites. A Kaufmann Stone is one of my go-to patterns when imitating larger stonefly nymphs for both trout and steelhead. Stonefly nymphs make excellent searching patterns as the larger species...
Dubbing is one of the most useful and versatile fly tying techniques. It can be used to create a variety...
Clark Pierce, or Cheech to many fly fishers and tyers, created one of my favourite small baitfish patterns, the Baby...
I am continuously amazed by how many tyers continue to design and develop a seemingly endless stream of new and...
It was not that many years ago that planning a summer holiday around some lake fly fishing was considered a...
When it comes to incorporating natural materials such as pheasant tail or peacock, many tyers shy away, critical of these natural materials’ ability to survive the rigours of a busy day of fishing. Many tyers today, myself included, rely on synthetic-based patterns coated with layers of superglue, nail polish, UV...