This is my favourite pattern to use when I am trying to figure out “what’s working” on a particular lake. It’s a variation of a Carey Special, but I tie...
Chironomid larvae can undergo pupation with various colours on their bodies. A commonly noted variation is a bug with a red butt, which is a result of leftover hemoglobin from...
This is a modified version of Kelly Davison's Coho Bugger, specifically tailored for our nearby waters inhabited by migrating Coho and Cutthroat. Unlike the original, which utilizes a natural grizzly...
The Muddler Minnow has long been a favourite for targeting coho in our freshwater rivers and sloughs. This particular variation features an extra flash in the wing, enticing these fish...
The Purple Violator is a go-to twitching jig for Coho in our local rivers. The combination of colours and the contrast of the silver flash in the tail make it...
This is a variation of a fly that comes from the Sea Trout fisheries of Denmark that loosely translates to the “Glimmer Shrimp.” I like to use this pattern for...
The Skip Nymph (originated by Skip Morris) is a great pattern for imitating mayflies in our BC lakes and rivers. This versatile pattern is a must-have in your fly box!...
Here we have a simple balanced leech using a tungsten Head Turner bead from Pro-Tyer. These beads make tying a balanced fly super easy as there is no pin needed....
A well-stocked chironomid box is a great thing to have coming into the Stillwater season. This gives you the best possible chance to “match the hatch” while out on the...
A well-presented balanced leech is a great pattern to fish right after ice-off. With trout cruising the shallows in search of a meal, a leech suspended under an indicator can...
The Redington Rise Fly Reel is a great reel for the price. It's lightweight and easy to handle as it has a nice drag system that allows you to adjust...
FnF Jelly is a great line of materials and one of the more popular patterns you can tie with it is a blob. Blobs really shine in Stillwater applications because...
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