Patterns for Beginners Based on his book: Basic Techniques by Brad Befus (7 patterns for the price of 6) 1. Brassie by Brad Befus 2. Adams by Brad Befus 3. Elk Hair Caddis by Brad Befus 4. Hare’s Ear Nymph by Brad Befus [more]
CDC can be used in many of our standard patterns. One of the most effective nymph patterns used today is the Prince Nymph and the CDC makes them more attractive to the fish.
There are many subtle techniques I use when tying this fly. My design has incorporated steps that others forgot to include, which in turn makes it very special. It has done well for me over the years. It is a pretty little fly and I like
This is one of my favorite lake fishing flies. Whether it’s trout, bass or pike, it’s a winner. It’s taken from Sanchez’s pattern, Double Bunny, except I’m
Emergers are fished flush in the film or just below the film in the water; thus, making it easier for the fish to come up and feed without quite as much caution. The Stillborn Emerger is attractive to selective trout because to them it
This is a nice stonefly nymph that's really buggy and has a tremendous amount of movement. Shane has once again taken ordinary materials and manipulated them into very realistic patterns that move like a natural.
It took me a while to design and create this pattern so that it works like the bug I was trying to imitate. It paid off because it works really well. When this insect leaves the case and wants to become an adult bug, it takes off from
