Next to the midge, the Blue Winged Olives (The Ephemerella Ignita, Aurivilli and Mucronata) are probably the most important bug that fish feed on. No doubt, tying them is part of the fun. Having the right imitation in your box is key to a successful season at the river on those warm summer hatches.
No Hackle Mayfly
/in Dun, Fly Tying, Mayflies /by Kjell S. RakkenesThe Danica and Sulphur in July
/2 Comments/in Engelsk, English, Fly Fishing, Photography /by Kjell S. RakkenesIf you’re lucky you get to experience a Super Hatch. I was lucky to fish one this summer. The Danica and the Sulphur hatches were both peaking during the same days in July last years.
Tying BWO Emergers
/2 Comments/in Engelsk, English, Fly Tying Article /by Kjell S. RakkenesA couple of decades ago, few anglers used emergers. In the recent years the emergent state of the may fly life cycle has caught the attention of most fly fishers. Now they are regarded as the most important imitations by many. Everyone should be tying BWO Emergers
The BWO – the Blue Winged Olive
/1 Comment/in Engelsk, English, Fly Tying Article /by Kjell S. RakkenesNext to the midge, the Blue Winged Olives (The Ephemerella Ignita, Aurivilli and Mucronata) are probably the most important bug that fish feed on. No doubt, tying them is part of the fun. Having the right imitation in your box is key to a successful season at the river on those warm summer hatches.
Paraloop BWO Emerger
/0 Comments/in Emergers, Fly Tying, Mayflies /by Kjell S. RakkenesCdC and Deer Comparadun
/0 Comments/in Dun, Fly Tying, Mayflies /by Kjell S. RakkenesDoug Swisher Hairwing
/0 Comments/in Dun, Fly Tying, Mayflies /by Kjell S. RakkenesThe Comparadun Magic
/0 Comments/in English, Fly Tying Article /by Kjell S. RakkenesDoug Swisher and Carl Richards must be one of the most important contributors to modern fly tying and fly fishing. Their practical approach to effective fishing flies changed modern fly fishing.
Ignita BWO Extended Body
/in Mayflies, Spinner /by Kjell S. RakkenesSpring Baetis Sparkle Dun Grey
/in Dun, Fly Tying, Mayflies /by Kjell S. Rakkenes