Posts Tagged: pupa

Fly Fishing – an Improviser's Game

In interviews, we’ve often said that improvisation is one of the common denominators between fly fishing and jazz. In fly fishing as in jazz, you have to be able to adjust quickly to the ever-changing conditions and deal with unexpected challenges. A recent example: Three days ago,  I went up to my cabin in the… Read more »

Caddis goodies

Now that winter is here it’s time to spend some dark evenings tying flies for next summer. Here are some of my favorite patterns for the caddis-eating trout in Finland. You won’t fail with these ones! Silicon pupa Hook: short, curved #14-16 Body: anron wrapped around a needle with clear silicone (then dried). Back: black… Read more »

Koski-style

After fabulous fishing in the northernmost parts of Scandinavia our minds were relaxed and our senses focused. The days by calm streams and lakes in the North were filled by fishing for rising fish and sight fishing. Real slow fishing I would say; no rushing around, no fast movements that could spook the shy Northern… Read more »