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 Video Posts
The Fly Fishing Video Posts section on Troutstrike brings your time on the water into clear focus. Each video gives direct instruction and shows real fishing moments as they happen. You will find fly tying tutorials, tightline demonstrations, gear walk throughs, and complete story based fishing edits. These videos show what works, why it works, and how to use each idea on your own water.
The goal is simple. Help you learn faster and fish with more confidence. Every video highlights practical tips you can apply right away. You will see the setups, the choices, and the small adjustments that shape each day on the river. Whether you want to tie better flies, refine a tactic, or learn a new strategy, this category gives you clear and useful guidance in a visual format.
If you like to learn by watching anglers in real conditions, these videos give you an honest look at what happens from cast to catch. Watch the process, then take those lessons with you on your next trip.
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
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
Why You Need Roza’s Pink Pheasant Tail In Your Rotation Now
Most anglers have a trusted rotation of confidence flies they rely on when nymphing, and each pattern in that lineup has its own story of how it earned its place. For me, Roza’s Pink Pheasant
Limestone Streams Offer Outstanding Year Round Fishing Opportunities
The air was sharp and cold. It carried that unmistakable edge of winter’s approach as I waded into one of my favorite limestone streams. The trees stood bare, their leaves long gone, leaving the riverbank
How to Tie Higa’s SOS | A Must-Have Nymphing Pattern
When it comes to reliable fly patterns, Higa’s SOS is a standout. Its sleek design, subtle flash, and enticing movement make it a staple in fly boxes across the globe. Originally designed by Spencer Higa,
Why Two Flies are Better than One | Elevate Your Fishing with Tandem Nymph Rigs
Choosing the right tandem nymph rig system can greatly enhance your fly fishing experience. It helps you effectively present flies to trout wherever they are feeding in the water column. Two of the most effective multi-fly setups are what I describe as the standard tandem rig and the trailing rig.
My Nemesis: Unlocking the Big River Fly Fishing Challenge (Late Summer Nymphing)
There’s a big river up north from me that sets the standard.