It may seem odd to think of midges as robust attractor  patterns, but believe me it’s definitely worthwhile tying this delicate insect as an attractor. I realized this in early spring of 2010 on an afternoon when there were millions of midges hatching and drifting down a riffle and into a nice deep run.  There were some big browns sipping in the slack water and I caught a few using a size18 Parachute Midge, but to my amazement most of the action was in the shallower riffle at the head of the run. I noticed not only snouts poking up, but violent splashes to large clusters of midges. I tied on a size 14 foam pattern I call the Buster Midge and cast to the head of the riffle. I watched as a snout appeared and inhaled the fly. After three or four jumps and a couple of charges I landed a 22 1/2 inch brown.

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Krueger’s Black Darth Invader by Chris Krueger

Rear Hook: Partridge Universal Predator, #1

Thread: 140 denier, black

Tail: MFC BuggerBou, black

Body: UV Polar Chenille, copper, with black schlappen, wrapped together

Collar: Black marabou, wrapped

Legs: Sili Legs, chrome black/copper

Junction Wire: Senyo’s Intruder Wire or 49-strand Beadalon

Beads: Silver-lined glass beads

Front Hook: Partridge Universal Predator, # 1

Eyes: Pseudo Eyes, black nickel/red, large

Prop: Chocklett’s Body Tubing ¼”, black

Hackle: Schlappen

Flash: Senyo’s Barred Predator Wrap, black and red

Body: Black marabou, 2 wrapped together

Legs: Sili Legs, chrome black/copper

Head: EP UV Chromatic Brush, midnight

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Krueger’s Sculp Lion (Tan) by Chris Krueger 

Hook: Daiichi 2461, # 1-6

Thread: 140 denier, tan

Tail 1: Yellow marabou

Tail 2: MFC grizzly BuggerBou, tan/brown

Body: UV Polar Chenille, gold, medium

Wing: MFC grizzly BuggerBou, tan/brown

Collar: MFC Bunny Brush, tan

Fins: Pheasant rump, natural

Head: Sculpin Helmet, brown

Eyes: Living Eyes

Finish: Coat head in Loon Flow UV resin

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Fusion Nymph Recipe by Bob Reece

Hook: Tiemco 2499SP-BL, #18-#8

Bead: Tungsten, sized to hook

Thread: Uni-Thread, 8/0

Tail: Three strands Krystal Flash

Under Abdomen: Ostrich herl

Over Abdomen: Wapsi UTC Wire, sized to hook

Thorax: Hareline Ice Dub

Legs (optional): Micro-small MFC Sexi-Floss

Glue: Zap-a-Gap

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Happy St. Patrick’s day from the Fly Fusion staff. Though we recognize the many traditions used to celebrate the Irish festive day in March, just in case you want to add another to the list, here’s a recipe for Krueger’s Olive Sculp Gulp. Tie one on…your vice!

Krueger’s Olive Sculp Gulp by Chris Krueger

Hook: Daiichi 2461, #2-6

Thread: 140 denier, olive

Eyes: Pseudo Eyes, black nickel/yellow, large

Tail: MFC BuggerBou, Rickard’s sculpin olive

Outer Tail: Grizzly Mini Marabou, olive

Body: UV Polar Chenille, olive and copper

Collar: Guinea, olive

Legs: Grizzly Flutter Legs, olive

Head: Pseudo Hair, olive, barred with brown Prismacolor marker

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Author Jacques Héroux’s new book Atlantic Salmon Flies brings together exquisite examples of nearly 300 salmon flies, tied by some of the best fly tiers and fishers in North America.

The book features traditional favourites and innovative new designs. Conveniently organized by fly type — wet flies and dry flies, bombers, bugs, and streamers — this rich compendium includes a detailed list of materials for each fly accompanied by colour photographs of flawlessly tied specimens. Both an invaluable reference and a beautiful tribute to the fly tier’s art, Atlantic Salmon Flies demonstrates the ingenuity and creative impulse behind the flies that entice the king of gamefish. click here