The X Caddis is a hackle-free dry fly that mimics an emerging caddis. Its design allows it to sit flush on the water’s surface with a trailing shuck, making it irresistible to trout feeding on emergers.
Category: Fly Fishing
How to Tie Egan’s GTI Caddis: A More Imitative Approach
When it comes to fly patterns, I generally lean toward attractors. I like flies, which are general representations of aquatic insects. However, there’s something uniquely satisfying about tying and fishing a more imitative pattern, like
Olsen’s Blowtorch-Is it LIT or is it FIRE?
Olsen’s Blowtorch—Is it LIT or is it FIRE? That was the question I needed answered. So naturally, I turned to the most trusted source on such topics, my teenage daughter. When she couldn’t decide, I
Avoid These 5 Mistakes When Learning How to Euro Nymph
Euro Nymphing (or Tightline Nymphing) has gained significant attention in the fly fishing world, and for good reason. These techniques are efficient, highly effective, and offer a direct connection to your flies. While the concepts
Save Your Leaders: The Complete Guide to Fly Fishing Tippet Rings
Stop cutting back your expensive tapered leaders. Tippet rings allow you to replace tippet sections without shortening the leader’s power or taper.
Hatch Season Prep: The Ultimate Guide to Fly Box Organization
Why Fly Box Organization is Essential for Success As an angler, the fishing season might feel like it never truly ends. But for many of us, January and February bring a natural slowdown. These quieter
How to Save Money on Fluorocarbon | What We Learned from the Conversation
Recently, I released a video titled Stop Buying Fly Shop Fluorocarbon | Make Euro Nymphing & Tightline Nymphing More Affordable. In that video, I explored how anglers can save money on fluorocarbon tippet by choosing
Winter Nymphing Tactics: How to Fish Two Nymphs
New Year’s Eve Day marked my final fishing outing of 2024. I couldn’t think of a better way to close out the year than to spend a few hours on my local river practicing my
Confidence in Duracell Fly Pattern is at All Time High
In my previous post, I talked about wannabe confidence flies, those patterns that you want to trust but haven’t quite proven themselves yet. This Duracell fly pattern used to sit squarely in that category. It
Guide’s Choice Hare’s Ear | An Old Reliable Confidence Nymph
If you’ve followed my blog or watched my YouTube channel, you know how much I value confidence flies. These are the patterns I reach for when I need a fly I can rely on—something that’s