Fly Tying
20 Incher Stone The 20 incher is a phenomenal fly in its standard form on a variety of Colorado rivers (Lower Blue, Arkansas, Roaring Fork, lower South Platte, Eagle River, Gunnison River) that contain populations of stoneflies and green drakes. … Continue reading
719 Beatis Juan Ramirez fly tying demonstration for his 719 Beatis. This a great mayfly nymph to imitate the BWO nymphs on a number of Colorado trout streams. Visit Juan’s bog for more info at http://hopperjuan.blogspot.com/ Fly Tying Materials List: We … Continue reading
Amy’s Ant This is the hopper to replace all hoppers developed by Jack Dennis! I first fell in love with Amy a few summers back while guiding the South Platte through Deckers. Amy’s can float some serious wait underneath on … Continue reading
Backstabber The Backstabber is arguably the best carp fly out there. It ability to imitate the wide variety of a carp’s diet, is key in it’s success. This is a great pattern to use when carp fishing on the South … Continue reading
The Barr Emerger is a great mayfly imitation. It can be tied in various colors to imitate BWO’s, PMD’s and other mayflies. Simple yet effective, the Barr Emerger has been a staple for many South Platte Anglers. Fly Tying Materials … Continue reading
Copper John The copper John has become a signature trout fly designed by fly tying great John Barr. The Copper john is now tied in a variety of colors, sizes, and variations. Try adding rubberlegs, alternating the color of the … Continue reading
A great fly designed by fly tying legend John Barr. The Graphic caddis works extremely well in almost any caddis hatch on the South Platte River and other Colorado trout streams. The Graphic Caddis can be fished on a nymph … Continue reading
Barr’s Slumpbuster In this video, Theo Anest demonstrates how to tie the Slumpbuster. The Slumpbuster is a great streamer in a variety of waters developed by John Barr. I have caught fish on the slumpbuster dead drifting it under an … Continue reading
Not a Fly Tier? Buy Barr’s Tungstone Trout Nymph Online 15% OFF! Buy the Tungstone Fly Tying Materials Kit Bundle that Include all the fly tying materials to tie John Barr’s Tungstone stonefly nymph. Barr’s Tungstone Stonefly Nymph This is … Continue reading
Black Beauty The Black Beauty has been a winter staple in anglers boxes for years. The simplicity and sparseness of the fly gives it the perfect midge like appeal. If you want to dress it up, tie in UV krystal … Continue reading