Welcome to our ‘Step by Step’ assortment. I hope you enjoy tying this 6 fly selection and please be inventive – the instructions are not set in stone.
But don’t forget – if you catch a fish on any of these patterns, send me a photo of your catch!
The Allcock’s Aquatic Spider
If I could only fish one type of fly it would have to represent any creature that shows a bit of leg!
The Simple Mayfly
If you belong to one of those fishing clubs that only allows you to fish a floating fly, you have my deepest sympathy!
The Hairy Hotchkiss
I was introduced to this fly by my good friend the late John Hotchkiss.
Peccary Perfection
First find the hair of a Peccary Pig!
William Blacker’s Winged Larva
This is my version of one of William Blacker's classic patterns: The Winged Larva. Enjoy!
The New Zealand Beetle
In 2004 my wife, Gelly, and I decided to take a trip around the world, and what a trip it was!