Caddis are huge players in our fly boxes for a couple reasons. One trout love em, and they are just about everywhere in the west. Today Larry is showing us one of his go patterns for fishing the main snake. The caddis in these stretches tend to be on the larger size and so the leather larva was born. Big profile, life like texture when wet, and super durable.
In today's video Larry is showing us a new spin on the rubber leg nymph. This is a mixture between two classics. The pats rubber leg and the Montana stone nymph. Big meaty nymph that is going to be a must have as we get closer to the salmon fly hatch.
Material List:
Thread: Semperfli 6/0 waxed thread
Hooks: SRF Bent Shank Streamer Hook
Tail: Lazer Legs Fall Hopper
Abdomen: Black Krystal Chenille
Legs: Lazer Legs Fall Hopper
Thorax/Head: Big Cat Scat Bengal Tiger
Split case: Krystal chenille black
Hot spot: Krystal chenille
Antenna: Lazer Legs Fall Hopper
Lead: .35 lead wire
The Gamechanger fly pattern is one of the most realistic bugs out there. Tons of awesome variations so we decided to add one to the mix. We find that most recipes call for a lot of trimming, time, and material. Techno Bunny simplified the process while getting the same results.
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Fall fishing is one of our favorite times of the year at Snake River Fly. Sure, the glory hatches are dwindling and the days get shorter and nights get longer, but the fishing can be amazing! Matching the hatch this time of year can be tougher than in mid summer. Typically the bugs get smaller and the fish can be selective after a long summer of anglers casting everything in the box at them. However, The fall fisherman can find trout willing to play if they switch their tactics to match the food source available. Minnows and other baitfish that have spent most of the summer in the shallow and protective waters near shore are...
