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May 2026 Fly of the Month submitted by Kevin Ramsey The Puff Daddy Fly is relatively easy to tie once you get the hang of it, and it is a very productive pattern to have in your box. It mimics mayflies, caddis flies, craneflies and stoneflies so well. I think the real key to its success is that it represents a struggling insect, one that is either stuck in its nymph shuck or just cannot take flight. Trout will definitely key in on struggling insects as the chance that they

The fly of the month for April 2026 is the Blowtorch!

Fly of the Month Submitted by Karen Schneck Recipe : Thread: UTC 140 Hook: Hook streamer or nymph # 10 Silver Bead Size 5/32" 3 Ice Dubs in color of choice (light, medium, and dark colors) Krystal flash Rooster Saddle Patch Step-by-Step Step 1 Place the bead on hook and then load into vise. Wrap thread on and make close touching wraps along the entire hook shank. Step 2 Tie in two pieces of Krystal Flash to make the tail. Trim tail to desired length (usually the length of the