Category Archives: Fly of the Month

Sulpher Emerger – May 2012

We’re a little this month’s fly of the month feature. However, it’s still timely as sulphers are now emerging. Enjoy.

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Foam beetle – April 2012 – 2nd bonus fly

Get ready for summer action with this effective pattern.

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Pheasant Tail Nymph – April 2012

A very effective small fly nymph, especially for blue wing olives, Baetis, and others. Search Fly of the Month for a beadhead version.

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Rainbow Warrior – March 2012

This pattern catches trout for many of us. Try it and let us know what you think.

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Payczech nymph – March 2012

Now a days, Euro nymphing is all the rage; just ask Kevin – it’s about the only style fly he fishes these days. Here’s a sample pattern:

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San Juan Worm – February 2012

In a earlier post, Charles H,  after recently moving back to the area, wrote that he caught his first trout on a San Juan Worm. This is a very easy fly to tie. Here are the instructions. A variation of … Continue reading

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Haystack Emerger – January 2012

Even though this is not strictly a Comparadun pattern, it is a great teaching video for those of you who tie them as many of the steps are the similar. I particularly like the way Davie removes the waste deer … Continue reading

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Al’s Rat – December 2011

Those of you who’ve fished the Little Lehigh know about the persnickety trout found in the fly fishing only, catch and release section in Allentown. These trout are heavily pressured and the river is known for its miniscule insect hatches. … Continue reading

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LaFontaine sparkle emerger – October 2011

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Parachute ant – August 2011 – bonus fly

Flying ants are active this time of year so this is a timely pattern. Another way of tying the wing is to put it at the waist and then wind a hackle around the wing parachute style. Don’t forget to … Continue reading

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