Category Archives: Hot Flies

Mono Eyes for Crab and Shrimp Flies – Tutorial by Chris Beech

Making Mono Eyes for Crab and Shrimp Flies  Tutorial and photos by Chris Beech             1. I use 45-55lb Schneider ultra clear mono but you could use any clear medium stiff mono that you would use on a striped bass … Continue reading

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Armando Giraldo’s Shoe Lace Dragon Fly Nymph

The Shoe Lace Dragon Fly nymph  By Armando Giraldo As dragon fly nymphs are present in each and every body of water and are such an important protein for several fish species. I’ve been working on several ties of them … Continue reading

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Jay Spencer’s Floating Dragon Fly Nymph – The Story

Jay Spencer’s Floating Dragon Fly Nymph by Jay Spencer Jay at the Vise The Floating Dragon was my attempt to tie a buoyant dragonfly nymph to be fished on a sinking line for trout.  My intent was to suspend the … Continue reading

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Jay Spencer’s Floating Dragon Fly Nymph – Tying Instructions

  Jay Spencer’s Floating Dragon Fly Nymph – Tying Instructions Material list:  Hook– TMC 8089 size 2 Bass Thread–  Black 6/0 Rib– Fine red wire Tail-Black goose biot Underbody-1/8” black sheet foam Wing case-1/16” black sheet foam Abdomen-Dark Olive furry … Continue reading

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Dusty Abney’s Upsidedown Frog – The Story

  Fly Tying Dusty Abney’s Upsidedown Frog – The Story By Dusty Abney  Dusty at his vise Sometimes innovation is driven by jealousy. Being one of the only fly anglers on a lake covered by the crank and yank crowd … Continue reading

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Dusty Abney’s Upside Down Frog – Tying Instructions

Fly Tying – Dusty Abney’s Upside Down Frog Materials List -Spinner bait skirt -Grey chenille -0.30 lead wire -Deer body hair in green, yellow, and cream -White 210 Thread -Gamakatsu (HAI!) B10S hook in size 2 Tying Instructions Secure the … Continue reading

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The Red Meat Neutralizer Fly – the Story By Lee Haskin

  Lee Haskin at the vise where it all happens The Red Meat Neutralizer By Lee Haskin  Since the Neutralizer was first used on tarpon, back in 2004, I have considered other flats species that might be a match for … Continue reading

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Red Meat Neutralizer Fly – Tying Instructions – by Lee Haskin

  Red Meat Neutralizer – Orange   Note: The tying instructions/illustrations for the Red Meat Neutralizer-Orange, are exactly the same as the Red Meat Neutralizer Black-Gold, below. Simply substitute the material colors. Materials list Fly Type: Neutral Buoyancy Fly Style: Saltwater-especially for … Continue reading

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Fatal Attraction – Tying Sequence

Originally published on www.outdoors.net on May 3, 2004.   Tying The Fatal Attraction                               Material list: Hook: Your favorite streamer or steelhead hook, size eight to … Continue reading

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Fatal Attraction — Story by Dan Blanton

Originally published on www.outdoors.net on May 3, 2004. FATAL ATTRACTION by Dan Blanton These days it seems that the vast majority of fly anglers are falling all over themselves extolling the virtues of working the top. Bass-buggers scream about the … Continue reading

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