Category: Nymphs
Fly Tying an All-Fur Swimmer (Dave Hughes’ All-Fur Wet Flies)
Similar to Polly Rosborough’s Fuzzy Nymphs, Dave Hughes’ all-fur wet flies are simple and some of the most effective general nymph/wet patterns out there. You…
Fly Tying a Blue Winged Olive Nymph (Mayfly Trout Pattern)
One of the more prevalent mayfly patterns, the Blue Winged Olive hatches in trout waters throughout the country. This easy-to-tie pattern can easily be changed…
Fly Tying the Stovepipe Nymph (Searching Nymph Fly Pattern)
Another semi-forgotten pattern from Randle Scott Stetzer’s “Flies, the Best 1000,” the Stovepipe is a general attractor nymph thought to have originated in Oregon. Hook:…
Fly Tying the Cactus Bug (Simple Searching Nymph Pattern)
This super simple nymph pattern can be tied in any number of bright flashy colors and can be effective with a Euro rig or dry/dropper….
Fly Tying the Old Rag AP Nymph – Ringneck Pheasant Fly Patterns
Created by Ted Tarrant of Virginia, the Old Rag AP Nymph can be tied and fished as a mayfly or stonefly nymph pattern. Effective in…
Montana Nymph – Fly Tying Appalachian/Great Smoky Mountain Trout Patterns
The Montana Nymph created by Lew Oatman of New York has been a staple in the Great Smoky Mountains since its creation. An easy-to-tie stonefly…
AP Nymph – Fly Tying Appalachian/Great Smoky Mountain Trout Patterns
Created by Andre Puyans, the AP Nymph is a versatile pattern that can be tied in several colors to imitate any number of mayfly nymphs….
The Pumpkin Neck All Purpose Nymph – Fly Tying with Ringneck Pheasant
The first fly in our Ringneck Pheasant Skin Series, the Pumpkin Neck is an all purpose nymph that could be fished anywhere a generic mayfly…
Squirrel Hair Nymph – Fly Tying Appalachian/Great Smoky Mountain Trout Patterns
An olive variant of Dave Whitlock’s famous Red Fox Squirrel Hair Nymph that has been popular in the Great Smoky Mountains since its inception in…
The Infallible – Fly Tying Appalachian/Great Smoky Mountain Trout Patterns
A true Great Smoky Mountain/Appalachian original, the Infallible was created by Cato Holler (1903-2001). A legend of North Carolina fly fishermen and fly tiers, Cato…
