Cold weather has finally arrived in Pennsylvania. The remnants of Hurricane Nichole provided a much-needed bump to water levels in mid-November. Currently, as we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, our wild brown trout have realized the
Category: Fly Tying
Think in Terms of Styles
Fly tying is an important component of TroutStrike.com because learning to tie flies that will ultimately help anglers have better success when fly fishing. TroutStrike.com profiles the flies I sell, but, more importantly, give anglers the information to to tie themselves.
My core belief about fly tying comes from Dave Hughes’ book, Essential Trout Flies, “If you think of trout flies in terms of styles, rather than viewing them as a vast scattering of individual patterns, each of which you must patiently-or impatiently-learn to tie, then both your tying and your trout fishing will be greatly simplified.”
Trout Strike Flyz
Trout Strike Flyz is where TroutStrike.com all started. I started selling euro nymphing flies on Etsy and eBay. Based on the conversations with customers, it became clear that so many anglers were wanting to learn more about fly fishing. Customers wanted to know more about the flies I was selling and how to use them. While I continue to sell Trout Strike Flyz, my larger goal is to build TroutStrike.com into an amazing resource where fly anglers can continue to learn when not on the water.
Learning to Tie the Patterns
The Fly Tying Category on TroutStrike.com is full of articles and videos about simple and effective patterns. My goal is to profile all the flies I tie for my own fishing. Each article has an embedded YouTube video so that anglers can learn to tie and modify these extremely effective patterns. There is a strong connection between fly tying and fly fishing. I am hopeful the information you learn here will help you to become a better fly angler.
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Rainbow Warrior to the Rescue: How to Tie & Fish this Flashy Little Imitation
The Rainbow Warrior has rescued me from getting skunked on many days on the water. It’s one of those flies that I save for times when nothing else is working. Lance Egan is the originator
How to Make a Walt’s Worm Sexy
The Walt’s Worm may be the homeliest fly in your box. Dress it up with a little tinsel, and you can make it…well, sexy. When it comes to simplicity, the Walt’s Worm is in a
Video Post: An Easy Way to Set Up a Box of Euro Nymphs
“Euro nymphs” are not altogether different from traditional nymphing flies. The name “Euro Nymph” really refers to a style of nymphs that feature heavy tungsten beads and tied on a jig style hook. For example,
How to Tie the Olive & Black Perdigon
Perdigons are more tactical than imitative, They do not contain any bulk, which helps them race to the bottom in fast water types. Perdigons represent a variety of aquatic insects. European competition anglers developed them
The Perdigon is the Sports Car of Euro Nymphs
Like European sports cars, the perdigon is sleek and stylish. It performs like nothing else in your fly box (or your garage). When you hit the gas, your streamlined perdigon will accelerate to the bottom
Fly Tying Tips: 10 Powerful Suggestions to Help You Get Started
During the great shut down of 2020, like many people, I had a lot more time at home than ever before. So I recommitted myself to tying flies consistently. I changed my approach and found success. Tying flies became enjoyable because my flies started to look like they are supposed to! I began to master styles of flies by tying them over and over again. Here are ten things I did to to find success along my fly tying journey:
Egan’s Thread Frenchie is the Ultimate Confidence Fly
The Ultimate Confidence Fly I love Lance Egan’s Thread Frenchie because it is quick and easy to tie. More importantly, it is one of the most effective patterns in my box. For me, the thread
Euro Nymphing Flies: How to Weight & Organize for Easy Adjustments
This post was created to help readers develop a system to weight and organize euro nymphing flies.