How to Tie the Shipman Buzzer

How to Tie the Shipman Buzzer fly tying video
Lake FliesChironomidTied by MaxNovember 15, 20228 min video

In this week’s episode of Tying Tuesdays, watch as Max Pavel ties the Shipman Buzzer! The Shipman Buzzer is a deadly stillwater fly designed by Dave Shipman many years ago. It was intended to be fished in the surface film when fish are feeding on Chironomids that are shedding their shuck. This is a must-have pattern for anyone who loves fishing lakes!

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Shipman Buzzer recipe

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