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CNY Fly Box: Fly Tying Series
by Matt Chapple

The Red Eztaz Nymph

This fly is an adaptation of many productive patterns I have read about or seen guys use on the Salmon River in New York. This fly has fooled many steelhead, both colored up fish and fresh fish, including this beautiful fish landed and released early winter 2008 on the Salmon River.

Red Eztaz Nymph
Hook: Mustad 36890
Thread: Black
Tail: Black Calftail
Rib: Medium Black Wire
Body: Black Rabbit Fur
Wing Case: Turkey Tail Feather
Thorax: Red Eztaz

Video/audio recording and editing: Zachary Chapple
Music: Matt Chapple


Clarification of State Regulations Information and maps for area fishing waters: Salmon River, West Canada Creek, Oriskany Creek, Cayuga Lake Tributaries, and Sauquoit Creek. Winter fishing on Limestone & Butternut creeks… Patterns & technique What type of weight do you recommend when trying to get nymphs and wet flies on the bottom? Find out… What fish can I expect to find in the Salmon River in the summer? Find out… More tips & techniques>> Steelhead Winter Egg Patterns Egg imitations have proven to be very effective when fishing for winter steelhead in the Great Lakes tributaries. Fly Fishing Adventures …I was fishing on Limestone Creek and was walking on an island looking on both sides to see where I wanted to fish. All of a sudden I heard a hiss.… by Matt Kemp My Grandfather's Water …Never frustrated, never in a hurry he would work the water with a swinging fly, then a dry fly and he would catch trout with a smile or if one got off prematurely, he would laugh. So I would watch and gather ideas for the next stop because this was only the beginning. We would fish another spot after lunch… New York Atlantic Salmon The Atlantic Salmon is still regarded as one of the top game fish in New York They are known for their hard runs and incredible leaping ability which makes fishing for them an exciting experience. New York anglers can use a variety of fly-fishing techniques at various times of the year to fish for Atlantic Salmon… More on Catch and Release In the past I have received quite a few e-mails with stories of the sickening behavior witnessed on New York Streams. Education is the Answer. Learn more from the CNY Flyfisher. See all past articles in the archive>>	To see a list of all past articles, view our archive. CNY Fly Box: Fly Tying Series by Matt Chapple The Red Eztaz Nymph This fly is an adaptation of many productive patterns I have read about or seen guys use on the Salmon River in New York. This fly has fooled many steelhead, both colored up fish and fresh fish, including this beautiful fish landed and released early winter 2008 on the Salmon River. Red Eztaz Nymph Hook: Mustad 36890 Thread: Black Tail: Black Calftail Rib: Medium Black Wire Body: Black Rabbit Fur Wing Case: Turkey Tail Feather Thorax: Red Eztaz Video/audio recording and editing: Zachary Chapple Music: Matt Chapple



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