Winter 2024

Features

Fluttering Caddis

Wally-wing patterns are handsome but dont always see the water.

Barry Ord Clarke

A Quest for Authenticity

Faithfully recreating the sturdy flies of little-known 19th-century English writer H.C. Cutcliffe.

Andrew Griffiths

Wintertime Bassin’

Conventional wisdom isnt always wise. These patterns and tactics can help you catch more bass in the winter months.

John Wood

Winter Flies for the Farmington

The patterns here work on the Farmington River but can be adapted for a tailwater near you.

Richard Strolis

E-Z-2-C Spinners

A spent-wing pattern that is easy to track in low light.

Andrew Gennaro

ON THE COVER:Fluttering Caddis

Columns

Editor’s Bench

Helene

Russ Lumpkin

First Wraps

Tying in Hand

Anthony Smith

New Dimensions

Black-and-Blue Bugger

Tim Flagler

Gear and Lifestyle

Selections for angling, tying, and the way you live.

Russ Lumpkin

Final Wraps

Water Boatman

Scott Sadil