Fly patterns like red Copper Johns, the Tungsten Split Case PMD and Tungsten Redemptions are excellent imitations for the nymphs. Emerger patterns consist of Pandemic PMDs, PMD Flag Dun Emergers and ...

Emerger patterns consist of Pandemic PMDs, PMD Flag Dun Emergers and Halfbacks, and my absolute favorite dun (dry fly) pattern is the pink or yellow Taylor Creek Sparkledun. The spinner phase of this ...

PMDs are now officially on the scene, the hatch up the Fryingpan River has just gotten kick started over the last few days. If I had one dry fly pattern to fish for PMDs, it would be AK Best’s Melon ...

Pale Morning Dun Tying recipe: Hook: Standard dry fly in sizes 14 to 18. Tail: Medium dun hackle fibers. Body: Olive-tinged cream dubbing. Wings: Dun hackle tips.

If I had one dry fly pattern to fish for PMDs, it would be AK Best’s Melon Quill in sizes 16 and 18. Nymphs of note are Pandemics, Half Backs and Split Cases. Everyone around here is obsessed with ...

Fly-fishing doesn't have to be expensive. You do not need a lot of gadgets and gear to successfully pursue trout with a fly. Lighten the load and find fun in the simplistic ways of a minimalist ...

Tying flies has long been one of my favorite winter activities. I derive much pleasure from crafting a supply of the many fly patterns needed to restock my fly boxes for the upcoming trout season ...