Bead Head Caddis Larva

This is a fast sinking, plump caddis larva imitation.  The bead can be just about any colour.  You’d be hard pressed to find a stream in Ontario that doesn’t have a healthy caddis population, so when you just can’t seem to find the right fly, toss one of these on and see if the action [...]

Smyth Stonefly

This fly resembles a black stonefly larva.  It’s tied to be about an inch in lenght from tail tips to the front of the antennae.  Used mainly as a steelhead and migratory brown trout fly, its also useful in smaller streams and when fishing rivers for resident trout species.

Hook size 10-12 nymph hook
Thread brown 6/0
Tail [...]

The Classic Wooly Bugger

Wooley Buggers can be used anywhere for any species.  Because they suggest such a wide variety of food items, it doesn’t matter if you are fishing bass in a lake, or brookies in a creek, wooly buggers can sometimes be the ticket to a very successfull day on the water.  Depending on what type of [...]

Tiny Black Stonefly Nymph

Tiny Black Stonefly Nymph

Hook size 12 - 18 nymph
Thread brown 8/0
Tail black goose biots
Body black hares ear dub
Rib fine gold wire
Wingcase turkey feather segment
Head thread head
Antennae black goose biots

Tie this fly in various colours and sizes to ‘match the hatch’ in your area.

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