“The Dragon Fly” A Unique Fly Fishing Fly

“The Dragon Fly” A Unique Fly Fishing Fly

Dragon Fly fly tie

Learn how to tie and where to buy a dragon fly fly fishing tie with this article from Travis Schuh.

I first developed this fly last winter. The idea came to me after watching numerous dragon flies landing in the water during the bluegill spawn. Fish seem aggressively drawn to the dragon fly, so I figured that creating a replica would be an easy way to fill my livewell. The components of this fly are actually quite simple, and with some patience and careful knots, you can achieve a near-perfect match to the real bug. Continue Reading