Step by Step- Hise's Big Fly Big Fish

Big Fly Big Fish was designed to imitate a sculpin and it is extremely effective for trout, steelhead, and smallmouth bass. It is most productive when fished under a sink-tip fly line, swung, and/or stripped along the river bottom. Remember, streamers are most productive on rain swollen rivers where large predatory fish are on the prowl for a big meal. Sculpins are just the morsel. Big Fly Big Fish is deadly on the Tailwater rivers of North Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee, and Montana during periods of generation. Designed and tied by Dave Hise.

Fly of the Week

You're probably all tired of seeing this darn nymph but it is actually that good. I enjoy tying patterns that catch fish and I enjoy seeing anglers catch fish on them. The Hetero-genius nymph provides a realistic design with a hint of flash and attraction.

I have fished this nymph pattern, religiously, since the early 90's and it has fooled trout in streams throughout the world. Skeptics say it's for "stockers", which is true but it will catch the wiliest of trout in the wild as well. I've had testimonials from anglers who have used it, with great success, in locales like New Zealand, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Argentina, Germany, California, Canada, Michigan, Georgia, North Carolina, Virginia, you name it.

Why is it so productive? It is a great searching nymph but also shows characteristics of a multitude of mayfly, stonefly, and caddis species. Consider this pattern the represent all nymph of all represent all nymphs. Long line nymph it or fish it under an indicator for the best results.

 Hetero-Genius Nymph Step By Step Video