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Fly of the Month: Puff Daddy
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
OWOTF Member Submission
May 53 min read
Fly of the Month: Devin Olsen’s Blowtorch
The fly of the month for April 2026 is the Blowtorch!
OWOTF Member Submission
Apr 12 min read
August 2025 Fly of the Month - Bluegill Belly Bean
Fly of the Month Submitted by Karen Schneck Designed by Paul Beel, the Bluegill Belly Bean is a wildly fun fly to fish and tie. Unlike...
Karen Schneck
Aug 16, 20252 min read
June 2025 Fly of the Month - Cook's Cicada
Brood VIX has emerged here in Ohio and the fishing has been fantastic! When cicadas emerge, this is a great time to catch Carp on top...
Katie Johnstone
Jun 15, 20251 min read
How to Tie a Bully Bluegill Spider
Learn to tie a Bully Bluegill Spider.
Katie Johnstone
Mar 31, 20202 min read
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