Jig Zirdle Bug

Jig Zirdle Bug The Zirdle is a cross between a Zonker and a Girdle Bug. With the rubber legs and pine squirrel zonker, the pattern has a lot of movement and imitates crayfish, stoneflies, and baitfish. It’s very effective for a variety of fish. Popular colors are brown, burnt orange, olive, and black.
Materials List:Hook: Ahrex FW550 or FW551 sizes 8-14Thread: Veevus 8/0 Brown, Olive or BlackBead: Slotted sized to hookBody: Pine Squirrel zonker strip and stonefly chenilleLegs: Life FlexFlash: UV Pearl, Silver UV Blue Krystal Flash

Uunderstanding Reel Drag

Understanding Reel Drag

Fly Reel Drags: Which Reel is Right For You?
Selecting the right fly reel drag system is essential for maximizing your time on the water. Whether targeting trout on a quiet stream or battling powerful saltwater species, the drag system you choose can significantly impact your success and enjoyment. In this blog, we’ll compare the three main types of fly reel drag systems: disc drag, cork drag, and click-and-pawl. Continue reading…

 

 

Thursday April 3rd NBFF fly-tying session

This Thursday (April 3rd) will be our next NBFF fly-tying session.  We will meet from 6-8:00 pm at the Westside Community Center, 2932 South IH-35 Frontage Road in New Braunfels.  This month we will be tying the Sparkle Dun.  It has been reported by Jerry Horton that he caught some trout by switching to a dry fly so this will be a good fly to tie and try.  It can be used alone or can be used as a dry dropper fly combination.
We will begin promptly at 6:00 with short skills “You Tube” video and then a video explaining tying the Sparkle Dun.  The club will supply the needed tying materials.  If you have your own tying tools please bring then, but the club has several sets if you are new and need them.
Hope to see you there,
Gary

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NBFF Fly Tying this coming Thursday, 6-8:00pm

Come join our monthly Fly-Tying Session (first Thursday of each month) this coming Thursday (March 6th) from 6-8:00 pm. at the Westside Community Center, 2932 South IH 35 Frontage Road in New Braunfels.  This month we will tying a fly called “The Smoke Jumper”.  It’s a variation of a Zebra Midge which is a good trout fly on the Guadalupe. We will start promptly at 6:00 with a short “You Tube” fly tying skills video and then a video on tying our monthly fly.  If you are new to fly tying, the club has several sets of tying equipment for your use and if you have your own, please bring them.  The club will also supply all the needed tying materials.
Come on out and learn or practice your tying skills and tie some for yourself and also tie some for the club fly raffle held at our monthly NBFF Club Meetings.
Click on the name below and you can view the upcoming session fly.
Hope to see you there,
Gary Nyland