We have done a lot of fly tying this year and I'm sure you have done your fair share as well. This list of materials have found a home on our bench due to their versatility and how effective the bugs are you can tie with them. We start our list off with the mop material. (Available on our site) The mop bug has been a top fly for us this year in many of our rivers and still waters. You can nymph it or strip it back like a small streamer. Our first thought when we saw this bug was what does it even look like!? After fishing it a bit and looking at what other life is in...
The cat is finally out of the bag! Wyatt " Little Legend" Larsen has finally released his top secret fly pattern. The Red Dragon has been a top producer for him the last couple years while targeting fish on his favorite sections of the Snake river. Material List: Hook: Ahrex trout predator 2/0 Tail: Red rabbit strip Wing: Custom flash back dragon wings Head: SRF zero gravity, solar flare red Make sure this pattern finds a home in your box for those tough days!
Christmas is right around the corner so we thought it was only fitting that our next bug was super festive and FISHY! Dubbing Dave is back at the vise today and is breaking down one of his favorite midge patterns for winter fly fishing. The Christmas nymph is a spin on the classic midge pattern. little details that bring this bug to life and get those sluggish fish to move on it. Great fly for the Snake river and Portneuf and just as lethal in our south east Idaho lakes. Material List: Hook: size 14 scud Bead: 7/64 or 3/32 silver Wire: Small silver Thorax: Peacock Hurl Flashback: Holographic Red Thread/Body: 140 D Black This bug will be hitting the...
Today at Snake River Fly, Dubbing Dave is showing us how to tie a killer midge pattern. The gristle bug is super simple and gets those picky fish to open their lips. Great pattern for south east Idaho lakes and below American falls on the snake this time of year. Material List: Hook: #14 scud hook. Body: Killer caddis beads in ruby size midge. Thread: 140 D red These bugs are making their way to our website soon for purchase and we have everything you need to whip them up at the shop. The SRF crew is always happy to help with any and all fly fishing/tying questions so give us a ring at (208) 904-3900 if you need! Happy...
Winter fly fishing can be intimidating for multiple reasons. The weather, gear freezing up, picky fish, and what bugs to use. We have fine tuned a line up of flies and tricks on how to stick fish and stay warm on our local waters this frigid time of year. Fly Selection: Top 5 Nymphs Christmas Nymph: Size 14 & 16 in black and red (video coming to our YouTube channel ) Gristle Bug: size 14-20 in red and olive (video coming to our YouTube channel ) Frenchies: Size 14-18 Electric Caddis: size 12-16 Surveyor: Size 14-18 These bugs have found a home in the SRF fly box because they are easy to tie and flat out deadly. When the temps...
