Tag Archives: Tungsten

7.28.10 Midge Box/Fly Tying

It occured to me the other day that it was time to restock with some midges. There’s only one way to do that, sit down and crank em out. I picked up some TMC 2487 #18 and some beads and … Continue reading

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Crusader Nymph

I came up with this fly a few weeks ago. It came about through several ideas that I had. I like the look of a wingcase that extends over the back of a nymph similar to Sloans Mighty May but … Continue reading

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Fly Tying – Split Case Nymph

This pattern has become a standard for anyone that fishes the East Tennessee Tailwaters. We have very prolific Sulphur/PMD hatches that last half of the year. The original split case pattern, developed for western rivers has made it’s way over … Continue reading

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3.18.10 South Holston River Fly Fishing

I was able to make it out this afternoon for a little while. I was scouting out the 800 cfs sluice on the South Holston River. After a brief survey of the river looking for bugs and easy wading I headed back to a spot Continue reading

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