Here’s another simple yet highly effective nymph for spring fishing. With its super buggy appearance, I tie it in a minimalist style—just a body, thorax, and ribbing. One thing I’ve noticed is that the pearly UV effect from the ribbing adds a beautiful translucency to the fly, making it far more attractive than traditional solid-colored Continue Reading

When the season begins, visibility can be a challenge—murky water, snowy water. low light or too bright light, and fish still adjusting to changing conditions. That’s when a bright, high-contrast nymph can make all the difference. This Green Perdigon, tied by my Spanish friend Dudu Sanz, is a perfect choice and I used it several Continue Reading

Here is a video with my simplest version of caddis nymph. It’s super effective because it’s fat, durable, and packed with energy, making it an irresistible meal for fish. This is why caddis larvae are one of the most important food sources for trout and grayling in freshwater rivers and streams. There’s a little story Continue Reading