How to tie an Autumn Splendor Streamer Fly

This deadly cone head streamer is perfect for fishing the rivers in Colorado and Montana.  It could be the yellow/brown combo or the wiggly legs, but whatever it is, trout love to eat it.  This fly is tied  with weight and works best when fished near the bottom.  Autumn Splendors can be used to imitate bait fish, crawdads, and probably a few different kinds of insects.

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Watch how to tie this fly:

Materials List:

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I use a very strong streamer hook when I tie an Autumn Splendor.  Though for this fly I chose to use a straight eye hook, I believe most streamer hooks, size #2, #4, or #6 will work just fine.

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I use lead wire to help weight this fly.  I suggest using size .020, .025, or .030 lead wire

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Streamers like this Autumn Splendor, require strong thread that can 

 be wrapped tightly without breaking.  I prefer Waxed FlyMaster Plus.

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This streamer pattern uses three sets of rubber legs.  

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The tail of this fly is tied with brown and yellow marabou, both are pictured here.

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The Hackle of this fly is tied with brown and yellow saddle hackles. I like to use Schlappen, or webby hackles for this streamer.

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 Step By Step Instructions: How to tie an Autumn Splendor

Start a strong hook with a cone

Wrap lead on the hook, snug it up to the cone

Use strong thread

Add a tail of marabou.  A clump of brown marabou, a clump of yellow marabou and another clump of brown marabou.

Tie in copper wire for the rib of the fly

Tie in a stretch of chenille for the body of the fly

Tie in two hackle feathers, tips first

Now add rubber legs and space them as you work forward

Here is a view from the top

Then, carefully wrap the chenille forward, weaving through the rubber legs.  You can use the chenille to change the position of the legs and set them just right.

Wrap the hackles over the chenille and through the legs

Finally, counter wrap the copper wire forward and tie off the fly with a few whip finishes.

Here is a top view

Here is a bottom view

Autumn Splendor Streamer Fly

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The Autumn Splendor Streamer fly is a very good fly to use in the Fall and Spring for trout.  If you would like to experience some of the greatest trout fishing in the country, consider fly fishing in the Roaring Fork River Valley.  The Roaring Fork River and Colorado River are packed with fish and eager to eat streamer flies.  Go to http://wwwaspenflyfishing.com for information and year round guiding on Colorado's greatest rivers.

"How to tie an

Autumn Splendor"

By Capt Matt Thomas

How to tie a Hair's Ear Nymph

This perfect little nymph is the imitation of every mayfly that ever lived. This fly can be tied big or small and colored to match the hatch. No trout in his right mind can let this tasty bite pass by!

 

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Watch how to tie this fly:

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Materials List:

 I suggest using a strong hook for tying a Hair's Ear Nymph. I prefer the Tiemco 3761 for all my nymph flies.

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 Any dark thread will work for tying this nymph pattern. I suggest using a medium strength thread, like brown 3/0 or 6/0.

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 I like to use copper wire for ribbing on all of my nymphs. You can use any color rib for the Hair's Ear, I usually go with red, copper or gold. I also suggest using small or extra small wire.

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 I use Pheasant Tail for the tail and wing case of this Hair's Ear Nymph Pattern.

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The dubbing used for this fly is primarily made from a hair's mask and is thickened with a blend of died brown body hair. Hair's ear dubbing can be colored to match the hatch.

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Step By Step: How to tie a Hair's Ear Nymph

 Start a hook with dark thread

 Tie in a clump of pheasant for the tail, leave pheasant uncut

 Add copper wire for the rib

 Work a small amount of dubbing to the middle of the hook, for the abdomen of the fly

 Counter wrap the copper forward

 Now tie the uncut pheasant back for the wing case

 Build the thorax of the fly with a little bit of dubbing









 Pull the wing case forward and tie it off with a few whip finishes

Now go set the hook like crazy!

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The rivers in Colorado are loaded with bugs that look like the Hair's Ear Nymph. Trout can't help themselves when they get the chance to eat this fly.  If you are interested in catching all kinds of fish with Hair's Ears, consider fly fishing around Aspen, CO.  Go to http://www.aspenflyfishing.com for info and top fishing guides to take you there.

"How to tie a

Hair's Ear Nymph"

By Capt Matt Thomas

How to tie a Perfect Stonefly Nymph

Stonefly nymphs are perhaps the most exciting food in a trout's diet. This perfect Stonefly Pattern is just right for matching the hatch and tying them is almost as exciting as feeding them to the fish!  This weighted nymph is very easy to tie and can be made to imitate all of the stoneflies that crawl around the rocks where you live and fish.

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Watch how to tie this fly:

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Materials List:

I use strong hooks with my stoneflies, you never know what might eat it! I usually tie this stonefly pattern with a #4, #6 or #8 Stonefly Hook

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I also wrap my hooks with a little lead wire for added weight. I use sizes .020, .025, or .030.

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The body of this fly is wrapped in Chenille. I prefer brown colors, but a little creativity and experimentation can catch a lot more fish.
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What good Stonefly Pattern is good without rubber legs?!  I in this fly tying video I used legs that had the most natural colors.
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This Stonefly is meant to imitate a Golden Stone. You can use any color, I like to use browns, blacks, and oranges for my Stoneflies.
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Finally, I use a bit of glue to seal the fly and make it last for many, many bites.

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Step By Step: How to tie a Stonefly Nymph




First, shape your hook like this...








Then, wrap it with lead wire









Tie on thread to the top of the bend









Now add tails







And chenille








Work forward and tie in three sets of legs








And finish this step by tying in the antenna








Now wrap the chenille forward to the eye







Trim and whip finish









(Preliminary side view)








Use a permanent marker to "perfect" the stonefly







(underside)









Finish with a top coat of super glue

Enjoy your Perfect Stonefly Nymph!

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 Stonefly nymphs are one of my favorite flies to use on the Colorado River all year long. To book a float using big stones on the Colorado River, contact Fly Fishing Guide Capt Matt or http://www.aspenflyfishing.com



"How to tie a Perfect Stonefly Nymph"
by Capt. Matt Thomas