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How to tie an H & L Variant Dry Fly


The H and L Variant is one of the great dry fly attractor patterns. This highly visible dry fly floats well, can be seen well in low light conditions and trout eat the heck out of it.  I like to use a size #10, #12, or #14 when tying this fly. I find that an H and L works best in fast rivers when there are lots of caddis and mayflies hatching, or anywhere on the Frying Pan River.









Watch how to tie this fly:

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Materials List:

You can expect this H&L to get lots of bites.  I suggest using a strong dry fly hook that won't bend out.




I like to use a thread that is strong, but not too bulky when I tie hair wing dry flies like this one.  Danville's FlyMaster is a good choice.




The wings of this dry fly pattern are tied with Calf Body Fur.  This material is very visible even in low light situations.





Both the body and the collar of this fly are tied with peacokc hurl.





Finally, the hackle of an H & L Variant is tied with a couple of stout brown saddle hackles.
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Step By Step: How to tie an H and L Variant Dry Fly

Set a strong dry fly hook in the vise.
Start the hook with thread and leave it at the midpoint of the shank.
Stack the tips of a clump of calf body fur and tie them in, tips forward for the wing of the fly.
Now part the calf body fur and separate the wings with thread. I use a figure 8 wrap and often a few wraps around each wing. Be sure not to use too much thread. Here is a view from the top of the top.
Tie in the tail of the fly by stacking another clump of calf body fur.
The body of this fly is tied by stripping a peacock hurl and wrapping it forward about 1/3rd of the way to the eye.
Next, wrap two or three turns of regular peacock hurl for the collar of the fly.
Finally, tie in two stout brown saddle hackles. Wrap the hackles both in front and behind the wings and complete the fly with a few tight whip finishes.

H and L Variant Dry Fly




Dry Fly fishing in Colorado is fantastic, especially around the Aspen area.  The rivers here are full of hungry trout that love to eat dries.  The best time of year to catch fish on dry flies is July, August and September.  If you would like to experience what dry fly fishing should be, go to http://www.aspenflyfishing.com and book a guided float trip.



How to tie an
H and L Variant Dry Fly

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How to tie a Lime Trude Dry Fly


The classic Lime Trude is one of my favorite Summer dry flies.  This Hi-Vis dry fly pattern is as easy to tie as it is to fish with.  I fish this fly during the Caddis Hatch, especially during the evening lightning round.  The Lime Trude is a time tested trout catcher.


 










Watch how to tie this fly:



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Materials List:

I expect the dry flies I am casting to get hammered by fish mouths. I suggest using a strong dry fly hook for this attractor pattern.
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This dry fly requires the use of strong thread to bind the wing and other materials to the hook.  Pick a strong thread that will not break easily as you tie with it.





For the hackle of this Lime Trude I like to use a stout brown saddle hackle. Using saddle hackles ensures a high floating, durable dry fly that can take bite after bite.
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The wing of this fly is tied with Calf Body Fur. This feature of the fly makes it easy to see and remains quite buoyant for the life of the fly.
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Step By Step: How to tie a Lime Trude Dry Fly



Clamp a strong dry fly hook into the vise.
Start with strong thread.
Tie in golden pheasant for the tail/.
Add a bead of lime colored dubbing and wrap it to a midpoint on the hook.
Next, stack a clump of calf body fur and build the wing of the fly.
Tie in two brown saddle hackles at the point of the wing.
Wrap the hackles up to the eye of the hook and complete the fly with a few whip finishes.

Lime Trude Dry Fly




The Caddis Fly Hatch in the Colorado Rockies is truly one of the greats. This little bug feeds every fish in the river.  Capt Matt specializes in guiding dry fly fishermen from the boat.  If you would like to cast little Lime Trudes and other dry flies at the bank. Contact http://www.aspenflyfishing.com


"How to tie a
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How to tie a Royal Wulff Dry Fly


The Royal Wulff Dry Fly is the greatest of the Attractor Dry Fly Patterns. This high floating dry fly is easy to see, not too difficult to tie with a little bit of practice, and trout eat the heck out of it. I like to use a Royal Wulff when I fish out of the boat on the Roaring Fork River near Aspen, CO.






Watch how to tie this fly:


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Materials List:

This Royal Wulff is tied on a size #10 Tiemco 3761 hook.  I use this dry fly in a range of sizes usually between size #16 and size #10.
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 I like use a strong thread that isn't too bulky for all of my dry flies.  This fly is tied with brown Ultra Thread.
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The body of a Royal Wulff is tied with a wrap of Red Floss.
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 The wings of this dry fly are tied by stacking Calf Body Fur.
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I used Moose Body Fur for the tail of this dry fly. I prefer using moose body for my tails because it is hollow and floats very well.
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 The body and collar of a Royal Wulff include Peacock Hurls.  Personally, I like tying with the brightest, fullest, highest quality peacock I can find.

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Finally, the hackle of this dry fly is tied with Brown Saddle Feathers.  I find that using a stout, full saddle hackle goes a long way to keeping my Royal Wulff floating high.




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Step By Step: How to tie a Royal Wulff Dry Fly

Start with a strong dry fly hook
Use strong thread
Tie in Calf Body Fur for the wings.  Use the thread and part the fur and separate the wings
Top view of the wings
Add moose body fur for the tail
Now add a peacock hurl segment, followed by a band of red floss.  be sure not to crowd the fly by adding too much.

Next add another small segment of peacock hurl
Finally, use two brown saddle hackles for the hackle of this dry fly. I use at least two wraps of hackle on either side of the wings. Royal Wulff


  

The Royal Wulff is one of the greatest dry fly patterns of all time.  This high floating, easily visible attractor pattern works best on fast moving rivers with pockets and rocks like the Roaring Fork River coming out of Aspen, CO.  If you would like to fish the Roaring Fork from top to bottom, contact the fishing guides at Aspen Fly Fishing, http://www.aspenflyfishing.com



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Royal Wulff"


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