Welcome to the
Cornhusker Fly Fishers’ Fly of the Month Contest!
Each month, our members tie a featured fly pattern and bring it to the club meeting. After all entries are submitted, fellow members cast their votes for their favorite fly of the month.
Instructions:
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Step 1: Tie up the designated fly pattern for the month.
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Step 2: Bring your fly to the monthly club meeting.
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Step 3: Members vote on their favorite fly.
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Step 4: Monthly winners are recognized, and points are awarded toward the Fly of the Year title.
At the end of the year, the member with the most votes is crowned Cornhusker Fly Fishers Fly of the Year Champion!
List of 2025 Flies for this year
November – Zug Bug
Name: Zug Bug
Originator: Cliff Zug
Tier: Matt Grobert
MATERIALS:
Hook: 2X-long nymph hook (e.g. Dai-Riki #730), sizes 12–16.
Thread: Black, 6/0.
Tails: Peacock herl.
Rib: Silver tinsel.
Body: Peacock herl.
Legs: Hen hackle.
Wing case: Mallard or wood-duck flank feather.
Head: Tying thread.
Video tying tutorial: Nymph Fly Patterns - Zug Bug
“Interested in joining the fun? Come to our next meeting and be part of the Fly of the Month tradition!”