Flies

Fishing the Blue Winged Olive Dun

Fishing The Blue-winged Olive Dun:

Dun Description:

Trout Flies Compared

Bear in mind that when you purchase a fly, your intent is to fool the big HOGS and to fool them more frequently. Trout can not be fooled by an expensive fly rod, fly reel or even fly line. They are however, fooled by what they see in their line of vision and just how close does that object mimic what they have just been feeding on. The more the fly looks like and acts like the real thing, the better your success will be.

Fly Fishing the Blue Winged Olive Fly

The Blue-winged Olive: General Information

J Knot for Joining and Splicing Line

Skill Level:

Intermediate

Professor:

Jerry

Class Code:

204

You have completed Class 104 Basic Knots and now you can improve your knot tying ability. According to a recent article in Field & Stream who tested knots, the J Knot was found to have superior strength. Also, as additional assignment (below) the student can learn how to tie the Davy Knot. After completion of this course, the student will have a greater selectiion of knots in his or her arsnel.

Correctly Matching the Hatch

Skill Level:

Advanced

Professor:

Steve Maslar

Class Code:

3021

Learn how to match the hatch, how to correctly use hatch charts, and how to distinguish perfect flies from generic flies. Learn how to avoid bad presentations and therefore increase the odds of catching trout.

Top 5 Ways to Match the Hatch

1. Get a good hatch chart

2. Use the hatch chart properly

3. Learn the habits of the most common insects in their various stages

4. Use the most imitative flies

5. Take a stream sampling yourself

For far more deatil go to Match the Hatch Techniques and Lessons

Fly Tying Instructional Videos

First, a tip. To create flies that are far more realistic and capable of being used over and over again, use Bestway Outdoor crimped nylon as a replacement for natural furs. Try it!

Dry Flies:

Parachute Adams Pattern

Tying an Elk Hair Caddis

Tying the Royal Wulff

Top Five Knot Tying Tips

1. Lubricate your knots with water before pulling them tight. The major cause of knot failure is heat buiild up as a result of friction caused by pulling the knot tight.

2. Take care to properly seat the knot using a continuous steady pull making sure that the knot is not loose. Ensure that there a proper amount of line (tag) remaining after the line is trimmed. Cutting too close will result in a knot pulled loose or a nick in the knot itself.

Fly Tying for Trout: Introduction and Basics

Skill Level:

Advanced

Professor:

Chancellor Steve

Class Code:

302

For the student to obtain the maximum enjoyment from fly fishing, the student should experience the excitement of tricking the trout into going for a fly that they themselves have tied. When the student completes this class, he should have a basic understanding of the tools needed and the proceedure needed to tie his or her own flies. By the way, some of the best flies had been created by women.

Furled Leaders Introduction

Skill Level:

Graduate

Professor:

Visiting Professor Robert Morselli

Class Code:

402

In this class the student will learn about furled leaders as an alternative to the monofiliment leaders that are so common in prcatice today. The student will learn the pros and the cons of the furled leader and how they are constructed.