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[16 Jul 2010 | 3 Comments | ]
Tying Tips: Working with Rubber Legs

With rubber legs showing up in more and more fly patterns, one common problem fly tier’s are facing is that they get in the way when tying a whip finish knot. In this week’s Tying Tips, Hatches Magazine staff member Alex Cerveniak shares three quick and easy ways to keep those rubber legs out of the way.

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[1 Jul 2010 | No Comment | ]
Video: CCG Polar Minnow

Brian Carson of Clear Cure Goo demonstrates how to tie a Polar Minnow using Clear Cure Goo to build the head.

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[23 Jun 2010 | No Comment | ]
Rich’s MBA

A simple in the round tie for the Eastern March Brown but serves dual purpose as a medium sized stonefly. This particular fly is moderately weighted and designed to be fished as an anchor in a “euro-style” nymph rig. I personally like to tie this in 2 sizes and weights as explained in the video. This fly has been cleaning up this spring. Good luck and happy tying!

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[7 Jun 2010 | One Comment | ]
Vitreus Soft Hackle by Richard Strolis

The only soft hackle fly that I use during the Yellow Quill hatches on my home river. This fly with the addition of a bead can also be fished as a nymph in the round and deep. Swung through or actively fished through likely fish lies and fast water and this fly produces.
Materials You Will Need
Hook: Dohiku 302 or similar barbless wet or nymph hook size 12-14
Thread: Orange UTC 140 F1
Tail & Hackle: Brahma Hen
Body: Brown Squirrel Dub
Rib: Small oval gold tinsel

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