Here are an updated list with most used colors from Coq de Leon Pardo. For those who are not familiar with these feathers Coq de Leon feathers are world-famous for their unique speckled pattern, incredible sheen, and exceptional durability. Originating from the León region of Spain, these feathers have been used by fly tiers for Continue Reading

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I recently got my hands on some Spanish rooster feathers that, I’d say, are identical to the famous feathers from the roosters of Făgăraș. So, yesterday and this morning, I tied a few traditional-style wet flies. I first heard about these flies from Victor Țaruș — an exceptional fly angler and writer — who told Continue Reading

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Brown CDC Emerger – tied in the French style – is one of my favorite flies to tie and fish, especially during hot summer days.To be honest, it’s not a pure emerger — it’s more of a hybrid. This fly can be fished dry, but when it gets wet, it performs beautifully in the surface Continue Reading

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