The second fly in a two fly system can be a blessing or a curse. This second fly or trailer fly provides the fly angler with an advantage of a second food offering to the fish. This second offering could imitate a progression to the next stage of life from that of what your lead […]

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The partridge and orange is the second fly in this series, and a fly I am never without here on the streams of Western Wisconsin. It is said to represent a Caddis larva and is an impressionistic tie like the rest of the soft hackles. My version is brighter in color than the traditional tie […]

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    This pattern, in recent times, came from California tier Dean Endress. With some Midwest adjustment it became the Red Head. This fly fishes well year round and is a staple for me. The pattern is basically a soft hackle hares ear tied with red thread. In early spring fish it in small sizes(18-20) […]

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