Tying Small FliesMidge larvae and pupae, tiny parachutes, floating nymphs, micro scuds, tiny ants. Choosing the right hook, thread, wire, and amount of weight for small flies plus 75 patterns, including Brassie, RS-2, Renegade, Gold-Ribbed Hare's Ear, Griffith's Gnat. Foreword by John Gierach. |
Contents
Wired | 9 |
Getting DownWeight for Small Flies | 9 |
Tiny Parachutes | 18 |
Tricos | 18 |
Floating Nymphs | 18 |
Microcaddis | 18 |
Microscuds | 26 |
Tiny Ants | 59 |
Tiny Simple Old New and Effective SmallFly Patterns | 85 |
Guides Choice | 134 |
Midge Larvae and Midge Pupae | 11 |
Midges on Top and in the Surface Film | 18 |
Olives | 18 |
Poor Mans CDC | 24 |
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Common terms and phrases
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