Hulk Chernobyl Ant
Hook: 2X Dry 8-12
Body: Chartreuse Green Foam
Legs: Grizzly Barred Chartreuse
This bug gets it’s name from the Incrdible Hulk.
It fishes well as a bright green grass hopper or an inch worm.
Pattern from: Todd White
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Purple Haze
Thursday, July 22nd, 2010Here is another music inspired fly pattern name with video to accompany it.
Purple Haze
Hook: TMC 2487 10-18
Tail: Krystal Flash
Body: Purple Krystal Flash
Thorax: Purple Dubbing
Hackle: Black Soft Hackle
Thread: Black 8/0 Uni
And here is the Jimi Hendrix version…
Sedgehammer – Sledgehammer
Saturday, July 17th, 2010Here is the Sedgehammer
Hook: 2487 TMC 10-18
Body: Krystal Flash
Wing: Hi-Vis & Elk Hair
Thorax: Hare’s Ear Dubbing
Thread: 8/0 Red Uni
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Here is the Sledgehammer
Night Hawk
Thursday, July 15th, 2010Introducing the prototype night fly the “Night Hawk”
It will be put to the test tonight on the Upper Man.
Night Hawk
Hook: Bass 8089 TMC
Tail: Deer Hair
Body: Estaz or Cactus Chenille
Wing Case: Foam
Wings: Deer Hair
I also us Zap-a-Gap on the wings and head to help the fly push a bit more water. Tie the bug in Black, Yellow and Olive. It would also make a great bass fly.
Gartside Gurgler = Big Trout
Wednesday, June 30th, 2010
The HEX are done, but if you want to still can’t some big TROUT toss a Gurgler!
Gartside Gurgler
Hook: Bass Stinger Hook
Tail: Rubber Legs & Marabou
Body: Estaz or Cactus Chenille
Wing Case: Foam
Legs: Grizzly Round Rubber Legs (I like the barred version.)
This is also a great bug for BASS! Toss it in and let it swim.
Hendrickson Emerger
Saturday, April 17th, 2010
Trout Opener is a week away. Start filling your box with Henny’s & Small Black Caddis. Here is a great emerger pattern stolen from the guys @ Hawkins Fly FIshing – Click the link and they’ll give you step by step instructions.
Hendrickson Emerger Material List
- Hook: TMC 100 size 14
- Thread: 8/0 olive
- Tail: Z-Lon dark dun
- Body: Turkey Tail Segment
- Rib: Pearl Krystal Flash
- Wing: Hare’s foot in Dark Dun
- Head: Olive Brown SLF Dubbing
Real Egg & Fry
Friday, April 16th, 2010Here is a great little fry pattern for the Muskegon River this time of the year.
Real Egg & Fry
Hook: X510 #8
Eyes: Lead Dumbbell Eyes
Body: Pearl & Opel Flashabou & Krystal Flash
Egg: Real Egg Oregon Cheese
Hubbard’s Little Fry
Friday, March 19th, 2010The Outfitters North Fly of the Month is my PM Parr (little fry). April is the time of year that the Salmon fry start to hatch and show themselves in big numbers. This fly is not only deadly on Steelhead but also becomes a nice snack for big Browns that thrive in the waters I guide on.
Little Fry Recipe
Hook: #700 Dai Riki number 6 or 8
Tail: White Grizzly Marabou
Body: Olive Ice Dub with Mallard flank palmered to front of hook
Wing: Grizzly Marabou pulled over top
Eyes: Med Red Eyes
Head: Shrimp or Orange Ice Dub
FREE DEMO SATURDAY – Jeff “Bear” Andrews
Thursday, March 4th, 2010
Learn how to tie some of the best patterns for Trout and Steelhead from one of the best fly tyers around. Jeff “Bear” Andrews has been instrumental to developing some the the most used patterns in the Great Lakes. He also guides part time in the summer at Fuller’s North Branch Outing Club
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Panama
Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010Here are a few pics from Bruce M. with a Dolphin on the fly and 2 shots of a huge Black Marlin.
Nice job Bruce!
