Fly of the Month – Peeking Caddis
Here is a simple, yet effective pattern for early spring fishing. This is a peeking caddis tungsten nymph.
Fly of the Month – Santa Claus Fly
This is a fun fly to make for the holiday seasons.
Fly of the Month – October Caddis
Pattern, notes & photo by John Kreft Used by permission From the October 2017 newsletter Hook: Dai Riki 270 # 8 – 10 Thread: Black Body: Orange wool Rib: Small gold wire Hackle: Brown furnace Underwing: Black krystal flash Wing: Black dyed elk Summer’s over. It’s Fall and the weather is just beginning to turn. […]
Conclave Photos
2017 Conclave Wrap Up
Our 2017 NM Trout Conclave was an outstanding success. Compliments were heard from many long-time members and even our key note speaker, George Daniel, was impressed with how smoothly everything ran and the high degree of involvement by rank and file NMT members.
Fly of the Month – Frenchie
The Frenchie was created by one of the best anglers I know, Lance Egan. The similarities to a Pheasant Tail nymph are definitely there, but this particular fly will outproduce just about any other fly from my experience.
Fly of the Month – Pumpkin Bugger
From the October/November 2016 newlsetter by Patrick Welch During the cold dark winter of 2002 in Valdez, Alaska, I was looking for a pattern to fish the interior lakes near Chitina. When the ice goes out in May, the rainbows in these lakes can be very aggressive. If you haven’t had something to eat for […]
Mop Fly Revolution
A non-traditional fly tying material is making waves across the nation. The fly is made from a fuzzy strand cut from a cheap mop and tied to a hook. Several colors are available including salmon pink and fluorescent green. The mop fly originated with a visit about 10 years ago to a North Carolina dollar […]