Category Archives: Flies and Fly Tying

Thought on Matching Green Caddis Pupae

Posted on March 6, 2021 by Ed Mitchell

Thoughts on Matching Green Caddis Pupae In the previous post we took a quick look at “anchor” flies used in “Euro” nymphing. And I mentioned that perhaps the most productive “anchor” flies is the green caddis pupae. Green caddis pupae … Continue reading →

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Getting Ready for Trout

Posted on March 2, 2021 by Ed Mitchell

Getting Ready for Trout Well its finally time to get ready for trout. Yes I know, some anglers here in the Northeast fish right through the whole winter. God bless them. I did a bit once upon a time, but … Continue reading →

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A YOY Sand eel Fly

Posted on August 20, 2020 by Ed Mitchell

Recently we took a look at tying sand eel flies. While digging through my fly tying material mess for that post, and believe me it’s a tangled mess,  I came across a young-of-year (YOY) sand eel pattern I used nearly … Continue reading →

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Pandemics make for full Fly Boxes

Posted on June 17, 2020 by Ed Mitchell

Okay I’m pulling you leg amigo, but one positive effect of this God awful,  sinking pandemic is this: I spent oodles of time behind the vise. Hours and hours. Snipping, cutting, stacking, gluing, clear coating, whip finishing. Tying, tying, tying. … Continue reading →

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A Few Thoughts to Speed up Your Fly Tying

Posted on June 10, 2020 by Ed Mitchell

I’m not a commercial tier, or an exhibition tier. But I’ve been behind the vise for 40 years and have some thoughts for folks just getting their feet wet at the game. Realize it is rarely a good idea to … Continue reading →

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