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This is a Rod Hamilton variation of the Bonefish Junk fly pattern originally desgined by Charlie Craven. A bit of interesting history…... as new...
View full detailsThis is a Rod Hamilton variation of the Bonefish Junk fly pattern originally desgined by Charlie Craven. A bit of interesting history…... as new materials and ever more creative brains are uncovered in the fly-tying world, progress is made. The chassis of this fly is the Gotcha, which is a pattern designed by Jim McVay in the back of a cab in the Bahamas using the yellow carpet fur for the wing. As recounted in “Bonefish Fly Patterns” by Mr Brown, the carpet was later replaced by craft fur. This fly has been a bellwether ever since. Another fun fact relayed by Mr McVay...the name was the result of Jim and his fishing pals yelling “Gotcha” so many times during a day of fishing. It has spawned many pattern variations from brilliant minds like Mr Craven who can masterfully introduce new materials and new design ideas to take something to the next level. So, if the original Gotcha is an F150, the Bonefish Junk is a Raptor. You choose. Mr Hamilton’s variation steps back a bit in ways that result in a pattern that was easier to tie for him. Given that he’s spent a lifetime focused on the DIY flats angler, it makes sense that Mr Hamilton would look for ways to reduce tying steps. In any event, don't head to Bahamas without any of these flies. This fly is tied on a Gama SL-11 3H. The Gamakatsu SL-11 3H is one of the strongest and sharpest hooks available, and worth every penny when you hook-up with a fish of a lifetime! This fly is also tied with a weed guard, which can easily be trimmed off.
Bouface Beadhead - Black - This marabou, bunny leach/streamer is the perfect choice for panfish, bass and trout. The bead on the front adds enough ...
View full detailsBouface Beadhead - Black - This marabou, bunny leach/streamer is the perfect choice for panfish, bass and trout. The bead on the front adds enough weight where the fly can be jigged back to you when fishing in ponds and lakes. It works in moving water as well!
Bead Head Flash-A-Bugger - Olive - The wooly bugger is the standard by which few other fishing flies are measured. You won't go wrong filling you b...
View full detailsBead Head Flash-A-Bugger - Olive - The wooly bugger is the standard by which few other fishing flies are measured. You won't go wrong filling you boxes with these. Catches trout, carp, bass, pike, crappie, bluegill. You get the picture.
These eggs are soft. Trout often mouth food as a way to investigate...these eggs feel real. Very real.
These eggs are soft. Trout often mouth food as a way to investigate...these eggs feel real. Very real.
We'd like to know how many fish the zebra midge fools each year. It is a lot. Adding the glass bead imitates the tiny buble of gas the midge uses...
View full detailsWe'd like to know how many fish the zebra midge fools each year. It is a lot. Adding the glass bead imitates the tiny buble of gas the midge uses to float itself from the bottom to the top of the water. Fish this pattern at any depth. Check out our Fly of the Week blog post on the Zebra Midge Bubbleback here.
With the introduction of Ultra Wire to the tying world, many standard patterns gained weight while keeping their figure...Brad Befus created the Wi...
View full detailsWith the introduction of Ultra Wire to the tying world, many standard patterns gained weight while keeping their figure...Brad Befus created the Wired Stonefly pattern to get down fast while keeping a realistic profile. Too often, Stonefly patterns become too fat and disproportionate by adding lead wire underbodies. This multi wired body offers some segmentation using two color wires wrapped together. Fish this pattern below an indicator with Fluorocarbon or in tandem with a Prince Nymph.
With the introduction of Ultra Wire to the tying world, many standard patterns gained weight while keeping their figure...Brad Befus created the Wi...
View full detailsWith the introduction of Ultra Wire to the tying world, many standard patterns gained weight while keeping their figure...Brad Befus created the Wired Stonefly pattern to get down fast while keeping a realistic profile. Too often, Stonefly patterns become too fat and disproportionate by adding lead wire underbodies. This multi wired body offers some segmentation using two color wires wrapped together. Fish this pattern below an indicator with Fluorocarbon or in tandem with a Prince Nymph.
The WD-40 is very effective at imitating a midge larva. The WD50 is a variation on this popular trout fly nymph, which features a flashback wingca...
View full detailsThe WD-40 is very effective at imitating a midge larva. The WD50 is a variation on this popular trout fly nymph, which features a flashback wingcase which appears to be bursting out, emerging from the nymphal shuck.
Cast the Soft Hackle Olive pattern across the river with a weight above, let it drift and sink, then let it swing downstream, which lifts the fly u...
View full detailsCast the Soft Hackle Olive pattern across the river with a weight above, let it drift and sink, then let it swing downstream, which lifts the fly upwards in the water. If a fish doesn't grab the fly on the dead drift, they will often take it as a rising caddis. The olive soft hackle is also effective in lakes as a damsel nymph imitation.
The Smokejumper is designed to look like an emerging midge, and is effective at catching even the most selective, fly inspecting trout. It also wo...
View full detailsThe Smokejumper is designed to look like an emerging midge, and is effective at catching even the most selective, fly inspecting trout. It also works for mayfly hatches.
