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  • Raijin Bead Head Soft Hackle Nymph
    August 8, 2021

    Raijin Bead Head Soft Hackle Nymph

    The Copper John Nymph pattern was developed by world renowned fly tier John Barr in the 1990's.  It is a popular pattern to imitate both Mayflies, and Stoneflies.  It can be tied in a variety of sizes to match these...

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  • Pheasant Tail Bead Head Soft Hackle Nymph
    August 3, 2021

    Pheasant Tail Bead Head Soft Hackle Nymph

    The Pheasant Tail Nymph created and designed by Frank Sawyer is quite possibly one of the most effective and widely used flies.  It is highly effective because it imitates a wide range of insects.  One in particular is Mayfly nymphs,...

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  • Purple Haze Dry Fly
    June 17, 2021

    Purple Haze Dry Fly

    The Purple Haze fly pattern is one of the most popular and used flies fished in the west.  It is a must have pattern to have in your fly box, and is an exceptional general Mayfly attractor pattern.  This fly...

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  • Blue Winged Olive Fly (BWO)
    May 19, 2021

    Blue Winged Olive Fly (BWO)

    One of the first things to know in speaking about Blue Winged Olives is that there is nothing simple other than the name.  There are up to 25 subspecies of the Genus Baetis that is a member of the Mayfly...

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  • How To Choose Your Furled Leader
    April 29, 2021

    How To Choose Your Furled Leader

    When it comes to choosing the perfect furled leader there are many things one must consider.  First thing is what size of rod am I going to be fishing.  What kind of fly am I fishing, and what application technique...

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