I am so lucky to experience early Caddis hatches in my waters. Replacing the hatching stoneflies, the first bugs start appearing in early June. There is basically to versions I need to tie. One light, white winged in size 14, and one dark gray with gray wings. Also in size 14.
Step-by-Step Detached Body Caddis
/0 Comments/in Engelsk, English, Fly Tying, Fly Tying Article, Step by Step /by Kjell S. RakkenesI am so lucky to experience early Caddis hatches in my waters. Replacing the hatching stoneflies, the first bugs start appearing in early June. There is basically to versions I need to tie. One light, white winged in size 14, and one dark gray with gray wings. Also in size 14.
Detached Body Caddis
/in Adult, Caddisflies /by Kjell S. RakkenesThe Detached Body Caddis is a buggy all-purpose pattern that should be in everyone’s fly box. In my waters it comes to good use in early summer when the small white winged bugs are emerging. The prime time for this one is in the first part of the season, and in the final stages of […]
Hare BWO Emerger
/0 Comments/in Emergers, Fly Tying, Mayflies /by Kjell S. RakkenesThe Hare BWO Emerger is a go-to pattern for a lot of mayfly hatches, but works very well in several situations during a BWO hatch. It’s easy to tie and has a buggy appearance.
Sustainable Fly Fishing
/0 Comments/in Engelsk, English, Fly Fishing /by Kjell S. RakkenesLa Fontaine Mayfly Halo Emerger
/in Emergers, Fly Tying, Mayflies /by Kjell S. RakkenesGary La Fontaine is a master of observation and creativity. He designed the Sparkle Pupae series, but the La Fontaine mayfly halo emerger is often forgotten. It should not be.
Mayfly Halo Emerger
/0 Comments/in Engelsk, English, Fly Fishing, Fly Tying Article /by Kjell S. RakkenesThe BWO Bubble Flymph
/0 Comments/in Emergers, Fly Tying, Mayflies /by Kjell S. RakkenesNeedle Fly an October Surprise
/0 Comments/in Engelsk, English, Fly Fishing /by Kjell S. RakkenesIt’s something about fall. Crystal clear waters, razor sharp air, morning frost and a symphony in colors are nature’s last serving before the kitchen bell rings, and the season close.
Danica Emerger
/0 Comments/in Engelsk, English, Fly Fishing, Fly Tying /by Kjell S. RakkenesThe Ephemera Danica is the largest mayfly in Norway. Measuring up to 2,5 centimeters (one inch) the hatch of this beautiful mayfly is the most important during the season. When these guys appear, the big and picky trout looks to the surface for food.
Gunnar Bingens Dyret
/0 Comments/in Adult, Adult, Caddisflies, Stoneflies /by Kjell S. RakkenesDyret is an animal in evenings. Catches fish when those swimming pupae are out. A great caddis imitation by one of the great creative fly tiers from Rena, Norway.