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Fly Tying

Red Annelid

Annelid The red Annelid is one the most simple yet effective flies on Grey Reef section of the North Platte River in Wyoming.  Some people refer to it as a “rockworm”  but it is more commonly known as an Annelid aka “san juan worm”  which is an aquatic worm common on Western tailwaters. The red …

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Kwan

Kwan The Kwan has been a go-to fly in the salt for many years.  Fooling everything from bonefish to tarpon, this is a great shrimp imitation.  The barring on the tail is an essential piece to this fly.  A brown marker is all it takes to bring the life out of this pattern. Fly Tying …

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Smethurst’s Midge

Frank Smethurst demonstrates a midge that he developed during his days guiding in Southwest Colorado on the San Juan, Uncompaghre, Dolores, and Gunnison.  This fly has some technical elements and is great for sight fishing in clear water.  This midge incorporates materials that most fly tiers have but don’t think to use and is a …

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MA’s Smurf Midge

Minturn Anglers’ Smurf Midge.  This is a great winter midge for blind nymphing or nymphing on less than technical freestone rivers such as the Arkansas, Colorado, Eagle and Roaring Fork.  This is a great midge that can be nymphed deep as an attractor pattern on just about any river in Colorado and the Rocky Mountains. …

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Micro Soft Hackle Pheasant Tail

The Micro Soft Hackle Pheasant Tail was developed by James Spicer for technical tailwaters such as the South Platte.  This Pheasant Tail variation is extremely natural and buggy but has an element of flash to get the fish’s attention.  This fly incorporates soft hackle that is very breathable and has great movement in the water. …

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McFly Foam Egg

The McFly Foam Egg is probably the easiest egg out there.  This egg pattern is quick, durable, and makes a great attractor fly.  This fly is great when sight fishing on tailwaters like the Blue, Frying Pan and South Platte because it is bright and easy to see in the river.  Although it is an …

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Rojo Midge

Rojo Midge The Rojo Midge has been a favorite for not only river fanatics, but also stillwater fisherman.  The Rojo Midge doubles as a Chironomid and a river midge.  It can be tied in many different colors, but red still remains the favorite. Fly Tying Materials List: We are happy to mail you any materials you …

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