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Here is one of our first tutorials from 2008, the polish woven nymph. These nymphs are easy to tie once you get the hang of it, and they are awesome trout nymphs.  MATERIALS:(+) add to cart Thread: UNI 6/0 Chartreuse (+)Hook: Daiichi 1120 sz 10 (+)Bead: Hareline Cyclops Bead 1/8" Gold (+)Under Body: Veevus Pearl Tinsel Medium (+)Body: Ultra Wire Black and Chartreuse (+)Thorax: Hareline Dubbin Olive Hare's Ear (+) --> ADD ALL TO CART <--

Steelhead love orange. Not sure why, but it's a fact of life. This little pattern has been dynamite for us in the Spring. This is a hybrid of an egg and a stonefly, mimicking both at once. A stimulator of sorts. Its a really easy recipe so you won't feel bad losing a few. MATERIALS:(+) add to cart Hook: Daichii 1530 sz 12 (+)Thread: Veevus 6/0 Fl. Orange (+)Bead: Dazzle Brass Bead Fl Orange 1/8" (+)Tail: Pheasant Tail Fibers Natural (+)Body: Crusty Nail Fusion Dub (+)Rib: Ultra Wire Hot Orange Brassie (+)Legs: Brown Partridge (+) --> ADD ALL TO CART <-- Lay a thread base down back to bend of hook....

This template was originally made by Jeff "Bear" Andrews, and has been a standard Great Lakes steelhead fly for decades. This can imitate both a hex nymph or salmon alevin, hence the name "cross-dresser." By changing the color of Estaz, you can specify which you plan to mimic more closely. This hex version is tied with Peach Estaz, but Crustacean Tan would be good too. For more of a fry imitation, florescent orange or pink would be a good choice. MATERIALS:(+) add to cart Hook: Daiichi 1530 Sz 8 (+)Thread: Veevus 6/0 Fl. Orange (+)Eyes: Black Mono Eyes Medium  (+)Tail: Natural Grizzly Mini Marabou ...

This is an extremely easy and deadly steelhead nymph that works all year. It's a great fly if you're looking to fill a box quickly. MATERIALS:(+) add to cart Hook: Daiichi 1120 sz 8 (+)Thread: UNI 8/0 Black (+)Tail/Body: Gadwall Feather (+)Throat: Fusion Dub Eat a Peach (+)Throat option: Ice Dub Shrimp Pink (+)Legs: Hungarian Partridge (+) --> ADD ALL TO CART <-- Start with a thread base Lay a Gadwall Feather on hook, and wrap backward. Keep wraps spaced out to form a rib. Cut excess feather. Form a dubbing ball. This will help elevate the legs. Strip off opposing hackle barbs. Give...