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Artistic view of a Male Pteronarcys californica (Pteronarcyidae) (Giant Salmonfly) Stonefly Adult from the Gallatin River in Montana

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Pteronarcys californica

The giant Salmonflies of the Western mountains are legendary for their proclivity to elicit consistent dry-fly action and ferocious strikes.

Mystery Creek # 256 in Idaho

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Ideas to make flies seem more realistic to trout (or at least to us).

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soft hackle wet
Mar 21, 2011 by FredH

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Mar 24, 2011
by FredH

Realistics Competition [Page: 1, 2]
Sep 29, 2010 by Shawnny3

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Mar 10, 2011
by AndresT

Bob Mead writes about collecting flies
Mar 1, 2011 by FredH

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Mar 7, 2011
by DrMartin

The most simple recipe for a great catch
Feb 10, 2011 by Ericd

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Pheasant Legs [Page: 1, 2]
Feb 2, 2011 by Trout11B

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Feb 9, 2011
by Oldredbarn

Rumpelstiltskin
Jan 7, 2011 by Shawnny3

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Jan 28, 2011
by Shawnny3

N-SEXS
Jan 2, 2011 by FredH

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Jan 6, 2011
by FredH

Wet Flies [Page: 1, 2]
Dec 21, 2010 by Lastchance

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Dec 26, 2010
by Wbranch

New to Tying, seeking guidance. [Page: 1, 2]
Oct 30, 2010 by Keystoner

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Dec 24, 2010
by Keystoner

Your Favorite Hackle Pliers?
Dec 9, 2010 by Martinlf

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Dec 20, 2010
by Wbranch

Cinabar Flymph
Dec 2, 2010 by Softhackle

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Dec 3, 2010
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Cranefly Larvae
Dec 1, 2010 by PaulRoberts

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Dec 2, 2010
by PaulRoberts

Cranefly
Nov 27, 2010 by FredH

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Dec 1, 2010
by FredH

Fly Tying Expo Michigan Dec 4 2010
Nov 16, 2010 by Oldredbarn

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Nov 19, 2010
by Jmd123

Fly Tying Symposium
Nov 16, 2010 by Shawnny3

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Nov 16, 2010
by PaulRoberts

Crawfish 2.0
Oct 28, 2010 by FredH

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Oct 29, 2010
by FredH

V Hopper
Oct 27, 2010 by AndresT

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step by step for anchovy or silverside
Oct 25, 2010 by FredH

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Jonathon's Killer Bass Fly (KBF) recipe and instructions
Oct 17, 2010 by Jmd123

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Oct 18, 2010
by Jmd123

Ants
Oct 5, 2010 by FredH

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Oct 8, 2010
by PaulRoberts

What is Flytying? [Page: 1, 2]
Sep 30, 2010 by Shawnny3

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Oct 5, 2010
by Konchu

Caddis size 14
Sep 30, 2010 by FredH

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Oct 5, 2010
by FredH

Repetitive Stress injuries
Sep 28, 2010 by Ericd

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Sep 30, 2010
by Jesse

Umbrella hook Green Drake pattern
Apr 6, 2008 by Rgiffin

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Sep 27, 2010
by Ditch

Cheap metal beads
Aug 28, 2010 by Shawnny3

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Sep 26, 2010
by Troutfish

Early back stonefly nymphs
Aug 20, 2010 by Zugbuggin

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Aug 20, 2010
by GONZO

Wooly Worm Variation
Aug 10, 2010 by Bcvizina

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Aug 19, 2010
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pet fur for flies [Page: 1, 2]
Sep 6, 2008 by CaseyP

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Jul 15, 2010
by CaseyP

Louie's Hairy Honeybug
Apr 13, 2008 by Martinlf

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Jul 2, 2010
by Shawnny3

6 Flies [Page: 1, 2, 3]
Nov 10, 2008 by Wiconisco37

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May 27, 2010
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Sulphur emerger [Page: 1, 2]
Apr 28, 2010 by Altoidmatt

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May 2, 2010
by Martinlf

Best of the Best, I've seen all the patterns, what of each is everyone's tried and true.
Feb 10, 2010 by Bcvizina

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Apr 26, 2010
by KerryWhite

cockabundy in the USA???
Nov 26, 2008 by Mad4fish

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Apr 11, 2010
by Walleye

Just started tying, but have a question.
Mar 2, 2010 by Aaron7_8

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Mar 22, 2010
by Patcrisci

Grannom Caddis Colors
Mar 21, 2010 by Lastchance

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Mar 21, 2010
by Lastchance

Storage boxes
Nov 30, 2009 by Bippie

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Mar 21, 2010
by Mfb1978

new patterns 2010
Dec 29, 2009 by Gutcutter

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Mar 21, 2010
by Mfb1978

Tying Catskill-Style Dry Flies
Mar 13, 2010 by Wiflyfisher

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Mar 14, 2010
by Shawnny3

Has anyone heard of a Beaman's Ghost?
Mar 11, 2010 by Bcvizina

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Mar 11, 2010
by Oldredbarn

Emerger hooks [Page: 1, 2]
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