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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe Woolly Bugger is an extremely versatile streamer fly meant to imitate a leech. Whether it is fished in fast-flowing rivers or still water lakes, this is the go-to fly for many fly anglers across the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Materials needed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Marabou, hackle, wire ribbing, dubbing\/chenille, tungsten bead<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Clouser Minnow <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nFish eat fish. The Clouser minnow, designed by Bob Clouser, has the ability to imitate any baitfish around the world dependant on the color. This fly pattern has likely caught the most fish around the world than any other fly pattern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Materials needed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bucktail, dumbbell eyes, chenille<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- San Juan Worm<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThere is truth behind the saying, \u201ca worm on a hook has fed more people than any lure ever made.\u201d This fly pattern is as simple as it gets but still reels in an unfathomed amount of fish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Materials needed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Chenille<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Bucktail Streamer <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nSimilar to the Clouser minnow, bucktail streamers use the same materials but is tied differently – giving you a taller profile and a new swimming action. Depending on the length of the bucktail, you can target anything from small panfish to monstrous muskies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Materials needed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bucktail, crystal flash <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Elk Hair Caddis<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThis fly pattern sits high in the water column, often enticing fish to eat on the water\u2019s surface. Imitating caddisflies, the pattern is easy to fish and easy to tie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Materials needed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Elk hair, hackle, wire ribbing, dry fly dubbing<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fly tying is all about trial and error. Learning techniques, failing, ending up with your own rendition of a fly pattern is all part of the game. Nonetheless, a fly is a fly at the end of the day and as all fly-tying fishermen say, \u201cit will fish\u201d. The gratification comes when you make a fishable fly and when you land a fish from a fly that you tied on your own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Knight, K. (n.d.). 12 easy flies to tie (video, materials, and more)<\/em>. Guide Recommended. https:\/\/guiderecommended.com\/easy-flies-to-tie\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Elk Hair Caddis<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Bucktail Streamer <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- San Juan Worm<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n