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 …
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. …
The Grey Reef Annelid is a bread and butter fly on the Grey Reef section of the the North Platte in Wyoming. This fly is very simple and is extremely effective. Fly Tying Materials List: We are happy to mail you any materials you will need to tie this fly and/or others. To order by phone …
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 …
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. …
How To Tie A clinch Knot In this video Alvin DeDeaux demonstrates how to tie a clinch knot. A clinch knot is the fastest and easiest method of attaching a fly to tippet. Once threaded through the hook eye, make seven twists and pull the tag-end through the opening that forms in front of the …
Basic Fly Casting This video “The Essence of Fly Casting” by Mel Krieger has held it’s place over time as one of the best instructional fly casting videos. In this segment, Mel discusses the fundamentals of a basic overhand cast and a roll cast. The skills discussed in this video are the ones we as …
False Casting In this video clip from Mel Krieger’s “The Essence of Fly Casting” Mel discusses the purpose of false casting. The most practical purpose of false casting is to dry a fly. However, as you progress in your casting ability false casting will help you to develop rhythm and timing through the cast. Call …
Loading and Unloading the Rod This is probably the most difficult concept for beginner and intermediate fly casters to grasp and actually “feel.” In order to progress as a fly caster it is imperative with every forward cast and back cast that you feel the rod bend and unbend in your hand. This is how …
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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