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The Peacock Caddis is a simple, yet standard staple in any fly box, and is productive in many conditions. This pattern works well and is an easy tie that you can change up with sizes as needed. We like this fly in riffle and pocket water when not much is hatching. The peacock herl is a great attractor and has been used in countless patterns, showcasing the effective use of this material. Hook: Partridge Ideal standard dry fly hook #12 or Sprite All Purpose Dry Thread: 6/0 Black Uni 6/0, Danville 6/0   Body: 2 strands of peacock herl Ribbing: length of thread (use...

The woolly bugger is a staple in any fly box, and will produce fish in many bodies of water, from lakes and ponds to streams and rivers. This pattern can be tied to imitate baitfish, crayfish, leeches ect and since you can tie them weighted or un-weighted and in a variety of colors; the possibilities are endless.   Hook: Partridge Ideal Streamer #6 Thread: Black 6/0 Uni 6/0Superfly 6/0Danville 6/0 Weight: .020 Lead Free Wire Tailing: Marabou and Flash Body: Medium Chenille Hackle: White Saddle Hackle     Step 1 With your hook firmly secured in the vise, take about 12 wraps of .020 lead...

The usual was created by Fran Betters, and don’t let the fact that it’s tied with only one material fool you! This pattern has been a proven fish catcher for many years. The fur from a snowshoe rabbits foot is naturally buoyant and is great for emerger and comparadun type patterns. The fur will be taken from the underside of the snowshoe rabbits hind foot and while its simple enough to clip it from the bottom, some of us find that breaking the toes apart (meaning splaying them like an open hand) will also yield a great deal of excellent...

The X Caddis was created by Craig Matthews of Blue Ribbon Flies, and imitates a newly emerged caddisfly struggling to free itself of its shuck in the waters film. This pattern is simple and effective and can be adjusted to match the naturals in your area easily, just by changing the colors and sizes.   Hook: Partridge Ideal Standard Dry #10-16 Thread: Tan 6/0 Uni 6/0Superfly 6/0Danville 6/0 Shuck: Brown Sparkle Emerger Yarn Body: Ginger Hare-tron Dubbing Wing: Natural Comparadun Deer Hair Recommended tools: Wax, Hair Stacker, Brush    Step 1 Start your thread one eye length behind the hook...

The Zug Bug was invented by Cliff Zug, and while it has been said that it was initially created to imitate a caddis; there is no doubting it effectiveness. This can be fished a variety of ways and works well as an attractor pattern in-between hatches.div>     Hook: Partridge Barbless Ideal Nymph #12 Thread: Black 6/0 Uni 6/0Superfly 6/0Danville 6/0 Body:  Peacock Herl Tail:  Peacock Sword Ribbing: Fine Gold Wire under Silver TinselWireTinsel Legs: Brown Hen Cape Wing Case: Mallard   Step 1 Start your thread one eye length behind the eye and run it down the hook shank, stopping across from the barb....