Most modern nymphs include a strong orange or pink hotspot just behind the bead. It works very well, but in clear water or on pressured rivers this bright collar can sometimes be too much, especially when grayling and trout inspect the fly closely. In this variation, I prefer a more discreet approach which I learned Continue Reading

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The classic Walt’s Worm is already a simple and effective nymph, but this version brings two important upgrades that make it even more reliable on the water. First, the ribbing is made with UV Peacock Tinsel, which adds a fine sparkle and increases the fly’s visibility in deeper runs or slightly colored water. This subtle Continue Reading

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Today I had to tie a few streamers. A good friend of mine asked me to make some in rusty brown, as he fishes in Austria for big rainbow trout — over 60 cm — and told me that this color works really well in autumn. Since he was in a hurry, I decided to Continue Reading

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