Monthly Archives: September 2014

Detailed instructions for tying a modified Isonychia PMX. A spin on Doug Swisher’s Parachute Madam X.

Hammer Creek Fly Fishing shows how to tie a nice pattern here. It reminds me of a Dust Bunny. Should definitely get the attention of some fish.

Written and produced by Tim Cammisa

During this fly tying tutorial, guest tyer Don Ward ties a favorite attractor dry fly, the Stimulator. Don, owner of Keystone Fly Rod Company, talks about his influences in building bamboo fly rods before going into detail about this pattern. Once tying, it’s obvious that Don has an understanding of this pattern, being that he offers many tips on how to tie the Stimulator more effectively.

The Stimulator is an attractor dry fly that can represent a stonefly, hopper, or even caddis. It is an effective fly that additionally encourages variations, as Don shows a few colors that he has had success with over the years. Another fun variation includes adding rubber legs.

Thanks go out to Don Ward for the tying of this pattern. Don builds beautiful bamboo fly rods and has a net system that is simply better than the others out there right now. Check out his products at: http://www.keystoneflyrodcompany.com

Another nice fly here tied by Jim Misiura. This one looks like it would be a real fish catcher. Try it out!

Material List:
Hook: Curved Shank #16 – #1/0 Weight: .010 Lead Wire
Thread: Brown Tail: Teal Flank Rib: Copper Wire
Body: Brown Dubbing Hackle: Dark Hen Cape
Wing: Teal Flank Collar: Dark Hen Saddle

A winged wet Hare’s Ear as traditional and elegant a fish catcher as you will find.

Winged wet flies date back to the early 19th Century UK, a time when the vice was considered a subversive influence, bamboo hadn’t really taken over from wood, and a light trout rod might be 12’ long. While other conventions of the time, buckled to progress, the winged wets remain.

Wet fly master and White River guide Davy Wotton demonstrates his winged wet technique on this classic pattern.

“The winged wet hares ear is one of the old traditional classics that will catch trout in any water they can be found. It’s particularly good during the caddis season and when water conditions are warm and trout are active to all manner of food sources.”

If you want more of Davy’s tying or wet fly fishing skills check out his DVDS, or book a trip (870 435 6166)

Our thanks to Davy for the demonstration Brian and Jenni Wise Fly Fishing the Ozarks flyfishingtheozarks.com for the video production

Recipe:

Tail: Few fibers of hen pheasant hackle or tan hen hackle. Or 3 strands of bronze mallard.
Body: Hares ear dubbing or SLF Whitlock number 1 Red Fox thorax.
Rib: Fine flat gold tinsel.
Wing: Either rooster ring neck pheasant or hen pheasant secondary wing quills.
Hackle: Hen pheasant neck or Brown partridge or tan/brown hen pheasant hackle

Video produced by Brian Wise: Fly Fishing the Ozarks flyfishingtheozarks.com
in conjunction with Dally’s Ozark Fly Fisher, Cotter Arkansas. theozarkflyfisher.com