Kringle’s Krusher
For those of you who don’t know, J.Stockard Fly Fishing always has a Fly of the Month they post on their website and social media. This December their Fly of the Month was Nathan Wight’s Kringle’s Krusher. Not only is it the right time of the season for this type of a fly, but even with the Christmas colors this fly is definitely a fishable fly. So I think this is great, because it isn’t just a Christmas style fly, but a fly you can go out on the stream and catch fish with. So I believe Nathan did an excellent job designing this fly. See below Nathan’s information he wrote about the fly. Also, head over to J.Stockard’s blog where you can view the step-by-step tying instructions if you are interested in reading how to tie this fly.
If you want to follow Nathan on Instagram go to @n.w.flyco
The following was written by Nathan Wight.
I think this applies to the art of fly fishing; “Learn the rules like a pro so you can break them like an artist.” – Pablo Picasso
“Euro nymphing, tight line nymphing or high-stick nymphing, no matter what you choose to call it, can be an extremely effective way to catch fish. The key is to get the fly to the bottom and into the feeding lane of the fish. I, like a lot of trout fishers, grew up fishing the classic nymph patterns like Pheasant Tails and Hare’s Ears. Although these patterns are exceptional at mimicking the naturals as closely as possible in shape and color, I soon discovered with euro style flies, shape and weight were more important. I believe it is better to have four patterns in various weights than 100 of the same flies in the same weight. I often fish flashier flies when in high pressured waters for nothing else than to show the fish something different. I say all this based on my experiences. Not everyone will be the same and there are always exceptions.”
“With today’s modern materials, including various models and makes of hooks, beads, flash, fur and UV resins, your flies are limited only by your imagination. Whether you choose a mild-mannered pheasant tail style nymph or if you decide to go flashy with a rainbow of colors, the idea remains the same: tie sparse, easy to tie, rapidly sinking flies that will get you in the zone fast and remain there through your drift.”
“With this being the month of December and Christmas right around the corner, I tied a fly that even the “Big Man” himself would be happy to drift. The tungsten bead with some lead-free wire, the slender body and double wire rib are sure to get it in the zone fast.”
Materials list:
Hook: Patridge SLJ-16 or Firehole Outdoors 551 BL Wide Gape Jig Fly Hook
Bead: Hareline 2.8mm Fluorescent White Slotted Tungsten
Thread: Semperfli 30D Nanosilk Black and Classic waxed 6/0 Red
Tail: Peacock Sword fibers
Body: Flashabou in Color 6909 (Lime)
Rib: Semperfli Red and Gold .02mm wire
Collar: Gold Prism dub or Gold Ice Dub in a tight noodle and Red thread Hot Spot
