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Tying the Super Mottle Nymph

Mottled colors better represent the coloration of the natural living things that fish like to eat.
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FLY FISHING NEWS

Tying Tuesday: Euro-Nymphs and More

I’ll be spinning up a few of these flies this week while I wait for warmer weather.

The Case for Winter Fishing

Between the holidays, bad weather, less daylight, and a lack of hatches, chasing fish is exponentially more difficult now than at other times of the year.

Troutbitten Podcast: Pre-Trip Efficiencies

Just get your waders on, your boots laced, and get to the river. It should be as simple as that.

More Than Just a Cast

If you’re headed out for redfish in 2025, and you haven’t gone before, I’d recommend reading Plair’s piece.

Lani Waller’s Grasshopper Bridge

The last project Waller worked on before he died is a collection of 11 essays entitled Grasshopper Bridge.

Revisiting the Fly Fishing Vest

Fly fishing vests have made some decent leaps in the past decade, and I think I’m switching to one full-time.

Why You Should Fish for Whitefish

Whitefish will eat dry flies as well, and setting the hook in their tiny mouths can be one of the more challenging aspects of chasing these fish.

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Recent Reader Questions

Q: Can you recommend comprehensive fly fishing pattern books that include detailed material lists and step-by-step pictures for tying flies? I’d like to start a collection board displaying flies I’ve personally tied, turning it into a long-term project. Are there structured guides for this, or do most people approach fly tying more seat-of-the-pants?

A: So you’ve been entranced by a perfectly tied fly and thought, “I could make that”? You’re not alone. The art of fly tying captivates countless anglers, drawing them from the water’s edge to the tying bench with dreams of creating their own masterpieces. Creating a personal fly collection board represents more than just a hobby—it’s a journey of skill development and artistic expression.

Think of comprehensive fly tying books as your personal mentors, available 24/7 to guide you through each wrap, whip, and wind. They’re the difference between frustrated evenings of tangled thread and the satisfying process of watching your skills grow with each new pattern you master…

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