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Category Archives: Flies and Fly Tying
Sight-Fishing for Big Redfish
Sight-Fishing for Big Redfish In my experience, sight-fishing for redfish typically involves reds from 22″- 28″. Why? These are the red most often found in shallow water were sight-fishing is done. But there are exceptions, such as a redfish recently … Continue reading →
Tying Some Caddis Pupae
Tying Some Caddis Pupae My first post on the importance of caddis pupae goes back some 14 years ago. True. And I still feel they are one of the most valuable flies in your bag of trout tricks. Okay, I’ll … Continue reading →
A Team of Nymphs
A Team of Nymphs We all know people who strictly fish dry flies. Coconuts. It’s like only eating one kind of food and thinking you are a gourmet. Oh well, let them suffer. Truth is this: you should pick the … Continue reading →
Fran Better’s Wonderful Dry Fly “The Usual”
Fran Better’s Wonderful Dry Fly “The Usual” The first time I saw Fran Better’s wonderful dry fly -“The Usual” was in his Adirondack Sport Shop on the West Branch of the Ausable River in Wilmington. As far as dry flies … Continue reading →
Joe Brooks’ Original Blonde Bucktail
Joe Brooks Original Blonde Bucktail Joe Brooks’ Blonde Bucktail is the earliest fly to gain widespread popularity in saltwater fly-fishing. By early, I mean back when saltwater fly-fishing was still in diapers – in the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, and even the 80s. … Continue reading →