A resource for fly fishers interested in the Black Hills of South Dakota. Posts will contain information on Black Hills Fly Fishing conditions, fly fishing gear, fly tying tips, and fly fishing photos and video.
Monday, August 29, 2011
Dang purty brown trout
Had to post this one. One of the prettiest browns I have ever caught. Doesn't hurt that it was a big one...
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Fly Tying with Hans- Sunken Trico Spinner
This is an excellent pattern by Ed Engle and can be found in his book Tying Small Flies. Fishing a sunken spinner at the tail end of a trico spinner fall will extend the hatch. Trout continue to feed on the spinners as they become water logged and begin to sink. Excellent when fished as a dropper under a dry fly.
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Tying the Chernobyl Ant
This is a great all around summer attractor or hopper imitation. This color scheme has been a great all purpose color for me. It seems to cover a variety of big terrestrial insects- hoppers, crickets, flying ants, and big beetles. I tie this pattern in sizes 8-14.
