Coldwater Patterns

A Two-Minute Mosquito Larva

Probably the quickest fly that you will ever tie! Only two materials and under two minutes for this deadly small...

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Colorado: Fly Fishing’s Winter Wonderland

A collection of flies and angling methods for catching Rocky Mountain trout throughout the winter.

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Brite Butt Zebra Midge

Detailed instructions for tying a Brite Butt Zebra Midge.

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Favorite Flies for Winter Tailwaters

Temperatures head south but the fishing remains hot. The author opens his fly box to reveal his go-to patterns for...

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The Emu Epiphany

Standard hackled dry and wet flies are great, but the author says patterns tied with emu feathers are even better.

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Fender, the Deer Hair Emerger

This is an alternative method to tying the traditional parachute-style pattern. Deer hair replaces the hackle of a normal parachute....

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