Fly Tying: The Cranberry Larva
Though it was -9C when I got in the truck this morning, I know that we are almost halfway through March and ice-off is not all too far away. Laying eyes on an ice-free interior lake you’ve been dreaming of … Read More
Though it was -9C when I got in the truck this morning, I know that we are almost halfway through March and ice-off is not all too far away. Laying eyes on an ice-free interior lake you’ve been dreaming of … Read More
Freshwater shrimp, or scuds, are a staple item in a trout’s diet. From the day the ice comes off until the day it goes back on, shrimp are never a bad option to tie on during periods of slow fishing … Read More
One of the things that makes a body material great for imitating chironomid pupa is translucency, being able to change the underbody material to give off different effects opens up a world of options. Anti-static bags used to package computer … Read More
Tying flies in preparation for a quick jaunt down to Tarponville in a few weeks has reminded me how much I love tying with EP Fibre (or “fiber”, for our friends south of the border!). EP fibre, whether tied in … Read More
This morning en route home, I was thinking of the small things about the website that I couldn’t quite seem to get dialed in. Then I started to think about more and more small things, which eventually led me to … Read More
The pursuit of making flies look better and more realistic is never-ending. The fish probably don’t care nearly as much as we do, but being a perfectionist at times is the only way to keep growing.
Tying two-tone chironomid bodies is not a new practice by any means, but it’s one that is a lot easier than it may look at first glance. I’m sure there are many ways to do it, but this is the … Read More
A very popular topic of messages or emails in the last few weeks has been what glue or resin is the best for coating flies? A lot of this is personal preference, and here is mine.
Immature damselfly imitations are incredibly effective in early season stillwater fly fishing
Welcome to the first instalment of “A Thousand Words”, these will be short articles telling the story behind a single photo. I love looking back at photos from trips past as they often bring a wave of memories, the photo … Read More