Thread Shredders — Fly Tying

Brassie Nymph Fly Tying Tutorial 0

Developed on Colorado's South Platte River, the Brassie is a great midge pupa pattern that can be tied in a wide range of sizes. 

Material List

Thread - Veevus 12/0

Hook - Fulling Mill 5808 

Body - UTC XS Wire

Thorax - Black Hareline Dubbin

Pat's Rubber Legs Fly Tying Tutorial 0

Once of our favorite stonefly patterns that is not only a very simple tie, but is also very effective. Possibilities are endless as far as color combinations with the most common sizes ranging from #06 through #12.

Material List

Hook - Tiemco 5263

Weight - .030 Lead Wire

Body - Variegated Chenille

Legs - Medium Sexi Floss

X-Caddis Fly Tying Tutorial 0

Developed by Craig Matthews, like many of his patterns it is very simple yet very very effective. Can be tied in any number of colors, most popular being tan or olive in sizes 14-18.

Material List

Hook - Firehole 419

Tail/Shuck - Sparkle Emerger

Body - Hare-Tron Dubbing ( Can sub with Hareline Micro Fine)

Wing - X-Caddis Hair

Wire Caddis Pupa 1

While this is a bit of an unknown pattern to Dave, it certainly does not dismiss its effectiveness. This caddis pupa pattern has proven to be very effective on both freestone rivers and stillwater applications. While this is the most vulnerable stage of a caddis, it is effectively fished in sizes varying from #12-18. 

Material List

Hook - TMC 2488

Bead - Tungsten Bead

Body - Thin Skin

Ribbing - UTC Brassie Wire

Underwing - Goose Biots

Wing - Senyo's Laser Dub

Flash - Midge Flash

Chubby Chernobyl Tying Tutorial 0

One of the most popular hopper/attractor/stonefly patterns on the market. Originally developed by a fly tying distributor Idylwilde, this is a simple yet highly effective pattern. In this video we are tying one in black/purple, yet various stonefly patterns can be very effective. Micro versions of this to imitate ants/beetles have also been very effective.

Material List

Thread - MFC 3/0

Hook - TMC 5262

Flash - Krystal Flash

Underbody - Evazote Foam

Body - Ice Dub

Underwing - 2mm Crosslink Foam

Wing - McFlyon

Prince Nymph Fly Tying Tutorial 0

A great general attractor pattern that can easily be used as a stonefly, or can be swung as a caddis imitation. Overall a very versatile fly that has earned a place in any trout anglers box. Can effectively be tied from sizes 6 to 18, the bead is optional.

Material List

Hook - TMC 5262

Tail - Goose Biot

Bead - Tungsten Bead

Body - Peacock Eye

Ribbing - Oval Tinsel

Hackle - Hen Neck

Wing - Goose Biot