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Barr’s Tungstone

Buy the Tungstone Fly Tying Materials Kit Bundle that Include all the fly tying materials to tie John Barr’s Tungstone stonefly nymph. Barr’s Tungstone Stonefly Nymph This is yet another awesome fly brought to you from the vice of John Barr.  The Tungstone is heavy, streamlined and sinks very quickly. In the Deckers portion of …

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MA’s Rubbermaid Golden Stone

MA’s Rubbermaid Golden Stone Minturn Anglers developed this fly to be a clearwater “tech” version of  the rubberlegs  stonefly nymph.  The purpose was to develop a stonefly that has great movement but more like life profile and appearance for the fish on the South Platte River. Fly Tying Materials List: We are happy to mail you …

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Amy’s Ant

Amy’s Ant This is the hopper to replace all hoppers developed by Jack Dennis!  I first fell in love with Amy a few summers back while guiding the South Platte through Deckers.  Amy’s can float some serious wait underneath on a dry dropper set up, and has a way of bringing fish up like no …

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Mercer’s Golden Stone

Mercer’s Epoxy Back Golden Stone Mercer’s Golden Stone has become a steadfast fly on the South Platte through Cheesman Canyon and Deckers (and anywhere else where golden stones are prolific).  This fly is effective in a variety of situations and size should be matched to flow and water clarity (bigger dirtier water=bigger fly). Fly Tying …

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Prince Nymph

Prince Nymph As a guide on the Colorado and Eagle River, the prince nymph was on my line almost all summer long.  It has a touch of stonefly with the biot tails and profile, and the white “horns/wings” and addition of the soft hackle color has made this fly an absolute staple in every guide’s …

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20 Incher Stone

20 Incher Stone The 20 incher is a phenomenal  fly in its standard form on a variety of Colorado rivers (Lower Blue, Arkansas, Roaring Fork, lower South Platte, Eagle River, Gunnison River) that contain populations of stoneflies and green drakes. For tailwaters with Green Drake hatches (Frying Pan, Taylor,  Blue) and more selective fish, tie …

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