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Tag Archives: Dry Fly

Bionic Ant Fly Step-by-Step

Bionic Ant Fly Step-by-Step

How to tie the Bionic Ant Fly Step-by-Step: Detailed tying instructions for a simple & effective foam ant pattern from Lance Egan.

Posted byChris WJanuary 5, 2026November 23, 2025Posted inTerrestrialTags:Dry Fly, Fly Tying, Fly Tying Tutorial, Step-by-Step, terrestrial, Trout FlyLeave a comment on Bionic Ant Fly Step-by-Step

Caterpillar Dry Fly Step-by-Step

Caterpillar Dry Fly Step-by-Step

How to tie a Caterpillar Dry Fly Step-by-Step: Detailed tying instructions for a simple caterpillar pattern ideal for targeting panfish.

Posted byChris WSeptember 19, 2024September 19, 2024Posted inTerrestrialTags:Dry Fly, Fly Tying, Fly Tying Tutorial, Step-by-Step, terrestrial4 Comments on Caterpillar Dry Fly Step-by-Step

EZ Wrap Cicada Step-by-Step

EZ Wrap Cicada Step-by-Step

How to tie the EZ Wrap Cicada Step-by-Step: Detailed tying instructions for Dave Zielinski’s high floating, foam cicada imitation.

Posted byChris WFebruary 29, 2024February 28, 2024Posted inTerrestrialTags:Dry Fly, Fly Tying, Fly Tying Tutorial, Step-by-StepLeave a comment on EZ Wrap Cicada Step-by-Step

CDC & Foam Midge Step-by-Step

CDC & Foam Midge Step-by-Step

How to tie a CDC & Foam Midge Step-by-Step: Detailed tying instructions for a simply & buoyant midge & biblio fly mimic

Posted byChris WJuly 20, 2023January 16, 2024Posted inUncategorizedTags:Dry Fly, Fly Tying, Fly Tying Tutorial, midge, Step-by-StepLeave a comment on CDC & Foam Midge Step-by-Step

X-Caddis Dry Fly Step-by-Step

X-Caddis Dry Fly Step-by-Step

How to tie the X-Caddis Dry Fly Step-by-Step: Detailed tying instructions for Craig Matthew’s no-hackle caddis mimic.

Posted byChris WFebruary 23, 2023January 16, 2024Posted inUncategorizedTags:Dry Fly, Fly Tying, Fly Tying Tutorial, Step-by-Step1 Comment on X-Caddis Dry Fly Step-by-Step

Madam X Fly Step-by-Step

Madam X Fly Step-by-Step

How to tie the Madam X Fly Step-by-Step: Detailed tying instructions for Doug Swisher’s classic western attractor pattern. Trout Flies

Posted byChris WFebruary 16, 2023January 16, 2024Posted inUncategorizedTags:Dry Fly, Fly Tying, Fly Tying Tutorial, Step-by-StepLeave a comment on Madam X Fly Step-by-Step

Extended Body Stonefly Step-by-Step

Extended Body Stonefly Step-by-Step

How to tie the Extended Body Stonefly Step-by-Step: Detailed tying instructions highlighting a technique for creating extended foam bodies

Posted byChris WFebruary 2, 2023January 16, 2024Posted inTerrestrialTags:Dry Fly, Fly Tying, Fly Tying Tutorial, Step-by-Step7 Comments on Extended Body Stonefly Step-by-Step

Klinkhammer Special Fly Step-by-Step

Klinkhammer Special Fly Step-by-Step

How to tie the Klinkhammer Special Fly Step-by-Step: Detailed tying instructions for Hans von Klinken’s classic parachute pattern.

Posted byChris WJanuary 26, 2023January 16, 2024Posted inUncategorizedTags:Dry Fly, Fly Tying, Fly Tying Tutorial, Step-by-StepLeave a comment on Klinkhammer Special Fly Step-by-Step

Bloom’s Caddis Fly Step-by-Step

How to tie the Bloom’s Caddis Fly Step-by-Step: Detailed tying instructions for Dave Bloom’s classic parachute caddis.

Posted byChris WJuly 28, 2022July 25, 2022Posted inTerrestrialTags:Dry Fly, Fly Tying, Fly Tying Tutorial, Step-by-Step4 Comments on Bloom’s Caddis Fly Step-by-Step

Narova Beetle Fly Step-by-Step

Narova Beetle Fly Step-by-Step

How to tie the Narova Beetle Fly Step-by-Step: Detailed tying instructions for an extended body terrestrial pattern perfect for small streams

Posted byChris WJuly 21, 2022July 16, 2022Posted inTerrestrialTags:Dry Fly, Fly Tying, Fly Tying Tutorial, Step-by-StepLeave a comment on Narova Beetle Fly Step-by-Step

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