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Read more about the article Chironomid CdC Emerger

Chironomid CdC Emerger

  • Post author:Gareth Lewis
  • Post published:4th June 2022
  • Post category:Dry Flies/Fly Tying/Trout
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"I can't see what they're taking. What should I use?" "I've tried every fly in my box, but I just can't get the trout to look at my fly!" Dimple rises. Those tiny, sometimes almost imperceptible indentations of evidence of feeding trout. Even on the coldest days on our Welsh…

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A Snowshoe Hare Emerger kinda weekend. The Adams o A Snowshoe Hare Emerger kinda weekend. The Adams of the emerger world. Hare’s ear, snowshoe foot, hare’s mask. Simple, but super effective. 
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Thanks for having me Ludlow Flytying Club! That wa Thanks for having me Ludlow Flytying Club! That was a fun Zoom session talking early season trout patterns. 8 days... :)
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It was sunny during Bryn’s lunchtime walk to the It was sunny during Bryn’s lunchtime walk to the park. Despite the slight chill, snowdrops, crocuses, and daffodils proudly sunned themselves while hazel and birch joyfully flaunted healthy blankets of catkins. The blackbird’s song and deafening sparrow fight reflected this late winter/almost spring afternoon rather perfectly. Bryn sniffed at the air and began his usual hunt for squirrels, uninterested in whatever this fool was so excited about…read more via the link in Bio. 
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With less than two weeks until the trout season st With less than two weeks until the trout season starts, thoughts drift back to one of the firsts of last year. She was beautiful, as they all are. 
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An oldie but a goldie. 16's and 32's. There's some An oldie but a goldie. 16's and 32's. There's something in your eye bro!
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Another weekend, another sourdough. Quite happy wi Another weekend, another sourdough. Quite happy with this one. 
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And in response to Large Dark Olive hatches, an LD And in response to Large Dark Olive hatches, an LDO paradun easily visible at distance and great on faster, broken waters, and in larger sizes, can also imitate a March Brown.
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Woke up yesterday after having dreamt of Large Dar Woke up yesterday after having dreamt of Large Dark Olives. Early season hatches, cool Spring winds, rising trout, and a celebratory cigar. Just thirty-six days away. 
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I don’t tend to fish much in the winter any more I don’t tend to fish much in the winter any more, nor do I tie a lot of flies, but I do stay creative, and usually just focus on the kitchen.
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#ravioli #buttersage #spinnach #ricotta #itallianfood #pasta #pastalover #pastafresca #cookingathome
It's that time of year. Thoughts focused on early- It's that time of year. Thoughts focused on early-season hatches. Trout taking March Browns. A while off yet, but it'll still be cold then. I remember last year. Frozen legs, standing waist-high in cold waters, waiting for the hatch. When it starts, it's gonna be biblical. Voracious feeders need big footprints. Keep it simple. Snowshoe rabbit dubbing, CdC, Coq de Leon tails, and some bling (Semperfli Flat Tinsel)...for trout deserve celebration.
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This river haunts me, the Monnow. Even when I’m This river haunts me, the Monnow. Even when I’m not fishing her, she reminds me, and the moments are vivid. 53 days…
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Chironomids…with added bling. Christmas done and Chironomids…with added bling. Christmas done and dusted, it won’t be long until we’re flipping dries to feeding trout. 
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In the wilds of the Beacons, it’s currently free In the wilds of the Beacons, it’s currently freezing and blowing a hooley outside. But it’s rather cosy in here, and I’ve been keeping this for a special Christmas/New Year’s occasion. Thanks @flyculturemagazine .
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Merry Christmas, ya filthy animals. Hope you all h Merry Christmas, ya filthy animals. Hope you all have a fun filled, healthy and relaxing day!
When your fishing buddy spots a rise, it's only fa When your fishing buddy spots a rise, it's only fair to let him crack on while you jump on coffee duty.

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An incredibly successful day yesterday after month An incredibly successful day yesterday after months of planning for the Gwent Angling Society Open Day. I'm still yet to catch up on sleep but, for now, the speed has been radically reduced.

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Bloody tough day. Clear skies and a brutal sun, bu Bloody tough day. Clear skies and a brutal sun, but there were a few consistent risers hanging out in the shade. A great day with @alexthrifty. Thanks for the birthday smoke brother.

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Bryndog had a great visit to @upandunderoutdoorgea Bryndog had a great visit to @upandunderoutdoorgear yesterday. Don't let that face fool you, he had loads of fun playing with the staff. Thanks for having us guys 😃

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Another great fly tying demo and trout presentatio Another great fly tying demo and trout presentation for the Ludlow Fly Tying Club this evening. Low waters and 'heightened' trout at present, but a few patterns are designed for glassy glides and spooky trout. Thanks for having me Ludlow!

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