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Stirbay Muddler

Apr 20. 2026

A small muddler with a dab of orange that’s come out of my vise many times in many versions, and is a good example of a high-floating trout fly

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Apr 16. 2026

The Near Nuff Crayfish

A Deadly Fly That Looks Alive

If you fish for bass, you need to see this fly…

Apr 15. 2026

Shwimp

The Shwimp imitates a parasitised Gammarus shrimp, which is easy food for stream trout

Apr 10. 2026

Buying foam

Foam is used in many fly patterns, but foam isn't just foam. Here's a guide to getting the right stuff - and at a decent price

Apr 8. 2026

Seatrout! The End

Ninth section: End. This is the online version of a book I published back in 2010.

Apr 6. 2026

Seatrout! The Flies

Eighth section: Flies. This is the online version of a book I published back in 2010.

Apr 4. 2026

Seatrout! The Gear

Seventh section: Gear. This is the online version of a book I published back in 2010.

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Mar 30. 2026

Books on my horizon

These some books that I am reading right now, have ordered, or intend to acquire at the earliest opportunity.

Mar 14. 2026

A book on French mayflies

This is about a French book on mayflies, which I can hardly read, but still love

Nerd alert

Mar 7. 2026

No enshittification on GFF

A large part of the web is getting worse. One of the reasons is enshittification, which is providers making the product worse while increasing prices. That will not happen here!

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Precision and Distance Leaders: Korich Angler’s Distance - 7 variations

Designed for distance casting. Material: Maxima, tippet is Golden Stren. Distance leaders should be adjusted for the conditions of the day. Generally, favorable conditions like back wind and low humidity allow long leaders. Use shorter leaders for no or unpredictable wind and high humidity.
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Apr 20. 2026

Lunn's Particular

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Apr 16. 2026

The Near Nuff Crayfish

A Deadly Fly That Looks Alive

If you fish for bass, you need to see this fly…

Apr 13. 2026

L Nymph

This is a nymph pattern from Leon Links.

Apr 10. 2026

Moon's Madam X

A version of the classic Madam X created by Brandon Moon of Moonlit Fly Fishing. This may be a bit easier to tie and will certainly be a bit more buoyant.

Apr 10. 2026

Pulsar Peeping Caddis

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Today I want to show you one of my basic spring nymphs, the Pulsar Peeping Caddis, a pattern I usually start fishing in April.

Apr 9. 2026

Mini Jigged Crayfish Nymph

If you’re looking for a highly effective crayfish fly pattern that catches bass, trout, and panfish—this mini jigged crayfish is one you need to try.

Vintage Streamers

I saw a post by Ted Patlen on a fly tying bulletin board. It was a simple post - a photo of a group of flies and a short statement stating his intention of tying the flies as close as possible to the way the originator tied the flies.

Jun 29. 2013

Mar 30. 2026

Seatrout! The Fish

Fifth section: Fish. This is the online version of a book I published back in 2010.

Mar 26. 2026

With a hare’s paw

Hair from hare’s ears and hare’s mask is well known and widely used in fishing flies. Less familiar are flies tied with hair from hares' paws.

Mar 24. 2026

Seatrout! The Anglers

Fourth section: Anglers. This is the online version of a book I published back in 2010.

A Fishable Feast

Mar 20. 2026

This book not only combines two things I love: fly fishing and cooking, but it adds a third thing that I also love: great photography.

Mar 16. 2026

Newkt

In many lakes where trout rely on eating terrestrial insects or other fish to survive, newts can be a handy dietary supplement.

Mar 15. 2026

Seatrout! The Water

Third section: Water. This is the online version of a book I published back in 2010.

DIY Tying Station

A tying station is a small, mobile board where you can set up your vise and your tools, making it quick and easy to move your favorite tying spot around: from the dinner table to the TV to the office to... the bed? This article gives you some ideas on how to make one yourself.

Jan 4. 2006

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Mar 12. 2026

Seatrout! The Beach and the Sky

Second section: Beach and sky. This is the online version of a book I published back in 2010.

Mar 9. 2026

Seatrout! The Light

First section: The Light. This is the online version of a book I published back in 2010.

Mar 9. 2026

Seatrout! Pictures of a Passion

This is the online version of a book I published back in 2010.

Mar 5. 2026

Old School with a twist

It seems that it's shrimps, shrimps and more shrimps if you want to tie flies for Baltic sea trout. Here are some old school alternatives – with a twist

Mar 1. 2026

Six Essential Bonefish Flies

Wherever you are targeting bonefish, one thing stays the same: choosing the right fly can be a key to success

Feb 26. 2026

Soft Hackles

The soft hackles – North Country Spiders – have proved their worth through many decades, and still do.

Getting (properly) started with fly tying

Feb 20. 2026

As a fly angler, there is great satisfaction in being able to tie your own flies. If you haven’t reached that point yet, here is some advice to help you get started.

Burning Man

This strange popper came out of Martin Joergensen's vice recently and has already proved its value several times. See why it might be interesting to you, how to tie it (in meticulous details) as well as how it moves - and in video too! And learn why it's called Burning Man.

Jun 12. 2007

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