Jointed or swimming nymph by Tom Deer This fly is best used in a stream where the current adds movement to the fly, although it also works in still water. I use any cheap hook to make the tail component because the point is cut off and not used in the hooking of a fish.…
by Tom Deer Foam Beetle (dry) (my version) This is a great fly that has several important components, quick and easy to tie, materials readily available, robust, imitates more than one food source, & CATCHES FISH. Beetles are an important food source for Australian fresh water fish and this fly is the perfect imitation of…
Highland Dun (dry) (my version) This is my favourite pattern for Penstock Lagoon, although it has also worked for me in many other locations. Start 1/3 back from eye of hook to allow plenty of room for wing, hackle and head. Make bulbous mound of thread near bend to splay tail fibres. Fold wing over,…
by Tom Deer Greenwalls Glory (dry) (my version) Hook- Gamakatsu S10-3F size 16 to 10 Thread- Olive Body- Waxed green floss Rib- Madeira jewel 525 Tail- Furnace cock fibres Hackle- Furnace cock As always,…
by Tom Derr My efforts at tying my own flies began 46 years ago although it wasn’t until 30 years ago that I met George (G.E.P.) Rowney and Maurie Wilson that, under their guidance, I was able to greatly improve a raw skill. I will be putting up regular blogs covering fly tying, most of…