Sunday, June 12, 2016

Reese's Tactical Nymph

As the water starts to subside on some of the rivers in the next couple of weeks, this moderately easy but effective pattern should be in your arsenal. Great little general nymph to mimic so many different bugs by using different wire and hero. Give this pattern a try, twist up a few.


REESE'S TACTICAL NYMPH
Hook: Orvis Tactical Czech Nymph Hook, Sz: 12-16
Bead: Gold Tungsten
Thread: UTC 70- Brown
Tail: Amber Krystal Flas
Body Wire - Amber Ultra Wire
Body Herl: Tan Ostrich Herl 
Thorax: Peacock UV Ice Dubbing ( Dubbing Loop)
( can be tied in different color combinations to mimic general bugs on 
your river )

Wednesday, June 8, 2016

X- Sally by owl creek flies

Neil Strickland of Owl Creek Flies shows us a very simple, but effective yellow sally pattern.
Thanks to the Flyshop of the Bighorns for putting out this nice little series of videos, as 
these patterns they tie and promote are fantastic. 

Tuesday, June 7, 2016

Dispelling the Rumor

I often get asked if you only float the river and fish from the raft or drift boat. I am hear to dispel the 
rumor that Floatfisher does have his secret creeks and rivers , you just never hear about them.
Got to find your own....