Category Archives: Flies and Fly Tying

A Look at Strike Indicators: Part Three

Posted on March 28, 2021 by Ed Mitchell

A Look at Strike Indicators: Part Three In this final post, we are goin to look at two variants -the “Release Indicator” and the “Hopper-Dropper”. I believe both were developed out West.  Release Indicators were created for trout fishing in … Continue reading →

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Early Black Stoneflies

Posted on March 23, 2021 by Ed Mitchell

Early Black Stoneflies Today my luck was better. Caught a nice rainbow and dropped one; all on nymphs. No “Euro” style nymphing this time. I stuck with an strike indicator, a small nymph and one split shot about 18″ up … Continue reading →

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The Art of the Soft Hackle

Posted on March 18, 2021 by Ed Mitchell

The Art of the Soft Hackle Soft hackle flies are easy to cast, easy to tie, easy to fish and deadly. What more could you want? But the truth is many anglers avoid them. Why? Well soft hackles, and for … Continue reading →

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Tying an Anchor Fly on a Waspi JHCN

Posted on March 12, 2021 by Ed Mitchell

I mentioned this Waspi hook back last post. Designed for Czech style nymphs, it offers a lead body molded on the shank, a down turned eye, a 2x short shank, and a wide gap. Will it ride hook up? We’ll … Continue reading →

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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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