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There are pantloads of websites that supply the world with hundreds, even thousands of fly patterns. I don't think this little corner of the world needs anything that's not already out there but, let's face it, those of us who tie flies do it for reasons other than catching fish. I have dozens of patterns that produce for me under the right conditions. The right conditions being that fish are in the water and eating something. I have learned not to assume that others fishing the same water as I am necessarliy know something I don't know. Unless I am getting absolutely hosed by someone fishing nearby, I don't often try to find out what he or she is using. I much prefer to take in my surroundings, read the water and decide for myself what to tie on. Occasionally, I will run back to the truck to tie a fly with a kit I carry to better fit the conditions than what's already in my box. The following are simply the patterns I like to tie and have success with, along with their stories. Streamers: Mohair Leech Nano Charley Nymphs: Copper John I don't even tie it like you are supposed to and it still catches fish. Joe's QD Nymph Sometimes the difference between catching fish and not catching fish is getting to the bottom. This one boldly goes where no nymph has gone before. Terrestrials: Letort Hopper Chernobyl Light Muddler Minnow That's right. I put the muddler minnow under terrestrials. Grease it so it floats like a cork and it's a hopper. It should be called the Muddler Hopper as far as I'm concerned. Dry Flies: Joe's Polywing Spinner Parachute BWO |
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