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Mercer's Missing Link
Written by Mike Mercer | 
Originally tied as a dead/dying caddis pattern (in an attempt to solve chronically erratic evening action on northern California’s Lower Sacramento River), this unusual pattern has evolved into my number one “go-to” dry in virtually all dry fly situations. The fly seems almost bizarrely effective, and not just on the Lower Sac. During one week in southwest Montana and Idaho recently I first used it on Silver Creek, where it did outstanding double duty during a blanket hatch of #24...
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Most Versatile Fly?
by Al Ritt
In all likelihood the debate began soon after the creation of the second fly. It’s human nature to make lists, and we rank everything from influential world leaders to sports bloopers. What makes rankings debatable, and interesting, is that we all have our own criteria and opinions. Fly fishermen are no exceptions. We all rate our own favorite flies in a multitude of categories; favorite attractors, dry flies, streamers, etc. One very valuable list...
In all likelihood the debate began soon after the creation of the second fly. It’s human nature to make lists, and we rank everything from influential world leaders to sports bloopers. What makes rankings debatable, and interesting, is that we all have our own criteria and opinions. Fly fishermen are no exceptions. We all rate our own favorite flies in a multitude of categories; favorite attractors, dry flies, streamers, etc. One very valuable list...
Surface Flies for Steelheadby Dennis Dickson
It seems like most anglers proceed through a timely progression of flyfishing. I was no different. Now I have to admit something, and I will do so right off the get go. I flyfish steelhead. I live for it. It defines me, I judge all other fish, both fresh and salt water, by steelhead. From Atlantic Salmon to Striped Marlin, I have been fortunate to swim a fish or two. And if it will swim well and take a fly, I... The Lady Amherst - Step by Stepby Monte Smith
I like tippet-wing flies: the Ranger series, the Duke of Edinburgh, the Stevenson, the Evening Star and Lady Amherst…just a few of the tippet-wings that I have tied over the years. I was asked to dress a Lady Amherst by an author in Germany for an article. Since I have not dressed one of these since 2003, I looked forward to the opportunity to re-visit one of the modern classic tippet wing flies. I won’t bore you with the... |
Fly Tying Feathersby Terry Dunford
Fly Tying Club, Publisher When I first started the art of fly tying, I had many questions about Fly Tying Feathers. I’ve done extensive research since then and now aim to provide you with an exhaustive, thorough guide to Fly Tying Feathers and their uses. This article will provide you with information about the most used types of features used in tying flies. I will also include great photos so you can gain a visual... Step-by-Step Flyfishingby Pudge Kleinkauf
Every fly fishing class or school focuses on how to cast a fly rod, but the student often goes away without good information on how to actually fish with it. So, here's a series of steps that will help you to know how to put the fly on the water, what to do with the line, how to set the hook, and how to play and land a fish on a fly rod. Try it, and let me know how it works for you. Here are the steps:Cast to a spot up-river of the location where you believe the fish... |
Damsels in Distressby Al Ritt
As I eased the still struggling dragon through the shallow water toward my feet, a feeling came over me that I was making the world a safer place for those less fortunate than myself. Only moments earlier, this scaly monster had been casually cruising nearby eating defenseless, stranded damsels at will and I only did what any good knight would do. OK, so today’s world is desperately short of real dragons, and my armor consisted of Simms Gore-Tex waders... How to Find Fish on Stillwatersby Zack Thurman
Living in the West, we are fortunate to have many good stillwater fisheries that hold large trout. Many anglers though shy away from them because of the difficulty to find the trout that reside in them. Fishing Stillwaters has always been an interest of mine, as I fish around the West Coast pursuing the benefits of large trout that reside in our lakes. Every year, I venture out and pursue new lakes. When I come to a new lake there is always that mystery to unravel... |
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