How to Tie the Cotton Candy

How to Tie the Cotton Candy fly tying video
Salmon & SteelheadSteelhead / SalmonTied by BradyOctober 18, 202211 min video

In this week’s episode of Tying Tuesdays, watch as Brady ties the Cotton Candy! Scuds and Sowbugs can often be overlooked by fly anglers. They can also be productive imitations to throw in the right situations. The Cotton Candy is a messy little pattern and a solid option when you want to fool fish that are eating these tiny aquatic insects.

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Cotton Candy recipe

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