Fly Fishing Store

when tying a blue winged olive dry fly?

ok so i just went to a shop and bought a few then went fishing with my cousin and we killed the fish with them so i would like to tie some so that i dont have to buy any but anyways as in the pic i will include the fly has these little wings on the top of it…do you really need to add those in??

You are correct, sir. No, you don’t necessarily need the wings, and yes, most flies are tied with the intention of attracting fish AND anglers both. In any case, it’s the hackle stippling the water surface that the fish sees. Also, if you think of a fish coming at this fly (or the fly coming at the fish), it’s the body that the fish sees (from below) not that pleasing mayfly profile (from the side) that you get from a pro-tied BWO and its pretty wings. This is not to say that the wings have no purpose at all — the more realistic a fly is, the more likely a fish is to take it. If you could tie a fly that looked precisely like a natural it’d outfish the rather crude feather imitations that we use. However, unless you’re fishing very clear, still water, you can get away with a rougher imitation.

Of course, your mileage may vary — why don’t you try some home-tied flies with hackle only and some pro-tied flies with the wings. See if one outfishes the other. I predict they’ll do about the same.

Having said that, I would learn to tie the wing, at some point, if I were you. It does make an attractive fly, is a basic technique, and it’s used in lots of other patterns. Once you get it down, it’s not that hard. If I can do it anyone can.

Fly Fishing iTV Ep #4: Entomology 101 with Mason Kuntz

SPORTFISHER MODEL #55 TROUT FISHING FLY FISHING FLYREEL,MADE FOR K MART STORE $18.00

2 Seahawk Fly Fishing Lures Store Dealer Cards NOS MIP $5.99

1 GUMMY MINNOW BROWN FLY FISHING FLY ALL # IN STORE $5.89

Vintage Berkley’s DEW FLEX NYLON LEADERS Fly Fishing Line on Store Display Card $23.96

EZE-LAP S Pen Type Sharpener with Unique Shape and Groove $5.95 DuPont diamond particles imbedded in stainless alloy make this tool virtually indestructible. Compact design fits in pocket like a pen and easily……

Papa Was A Fishin’ Man $1.49 A musically diverse collection of all original songs devoted to fishing, boating and the great outdoors….

Gerber 30-000176 Serrated Edge Epic Knife $26.01 The Gerber Epic is a compact, multi-use, fixed-blade knife. The name speaks to the impact this little knife will have on your camping or backpacking experience. A deep thumb and finger notch between the blade and handle makes multiple uses and holding techniques possible. Gerber even designed a bottle opener into the end of the handle, and the sheath converts to a tip-up or tip-down carry for even…

Gerber 30-000183 LHR Knife, Serrated Edge $92.61 After studying and interviewing hundreds of real life hand-to-hand combat encounters in urban warfare environment, MACP Close Quarter Combat expert Matt Larsen worked with award-winning knife makers Chris Reeve and William W. Harsey Jr. to create the Gerber L.H.R. knife. The quick-release sheath has a built-in safety release that can only release the knife by the wearer. The knife has a 6.87-…

Gerber 06701 E-Z Out Skeleton Knife $22.57 3.5 in. Stainless standard edge Clip Point blade. The handle is Zytel with molded Kraton rubber inserts. One handed opening. 4.50 in. Closed length. 8.0 in. Open length. Removable pocket clip.ATTRIBUTES Blade Length (inches): 3.52 Blade Material: Stainless Lock Style: Lock Back…

Cactus Juice Outdoor Protectant Lotion Spf20 2.5oz $8.49 Cactus Juice Outdoor Protection is a patented blend of Prickly Pear Cactus, emollients, moisturizers and sunscreen. It prevents windburn, dry skin and sunburn, creating a natural and effective shield from nature’s assaults, including mosquitoes, gnats, flies and no-see-ums. The lotion carries a light citrus scent, leaves no oily residue and contains no harmful chemicals. Cactus Juice is a favorite…

Repel Sportsmen Formula 6 oz Insect Repellent Pump Spray 20% Picaridin HG-94092 $5.07 SPORTSMEN INSECT REPELLENT…

Oasis Optics Fishing Bifocal Sunglasses Reader Polarized Tortoise or Black Frame Please VIEW ALL IMAGES AND READ THE REVIEWS. THESE ARE NOT FASHION GLASSES This is a lens within a lens system. Having a little trouble threading your tippet through the hook of your fly? Now you can have the magnification you need included in your sunglasses. The bottom of these lenses have a power magnifier built in. Great for fishing or reading in the sun. Lightweight Polarized polycarbonate …

Reef Runner Fishing Tackle Little Ripper Cheap Sunglasses $5.95 The Reef Runner 500 Series Little Ripper is a popular casting and trolling lure. All of Reef Runners crankbaits are designed tested handcrafted and painted in the USA. The Ripstick is a rattling minnow imitator designed to deliver a wide erratic swimming action. This tournament winning “jerkbait” has a curved design and a rounded bill for diving. All 700 Series Ripstick lures feature Reef Runners …

Smith Optics Polarized Fishing Hideout Sunglasses $158.95 The lake looks pretty at sunset, but not when you’re blinded by the light. The Smith Hideout Polarized Sunglasses take glare out of the equation. This amazing technology also comes in handy when fishing, skinny dipping, or searching for Nessie. The Hideout shades’ megol nose and temples pads lie flush with the lightweight Grilamid frames, so you won’t wind up with those stupid-looking indents on y…