Winter rewards the anglers willing to brave the elements and stay on the water. We’re sharing three of our favorite winter nymph patterns, each with a step-by-step tying tutorial to help you fill your box with confidence. These are reliable, fish-catching flies built for cold, clear days when every detail matters.

Hogan Brown shows you one of the simplest, most effective soft hackles he ties all year - the Hot Bead Soft Hackle. This is an all-purpose pattern that can be swung, dead-drifted, or fished as part of your nymph rig. Whether you’re chasing trout in off-color fall water or looking for something that pops alongside a BWO or PMD, this fly gets it done.

In this fly tying tutorial, Hogan Brown demonstrates how to tie his Lil Amigo mayfly nymph, explaining the key design choices and subtle adjustments that make the pattern unique.

Looking for a simple, fast-sinking Euro nymph that gets into the strike zone quickly and fools even the most selective trout? Hogan Brown’s Two Tone Baetis is a must-have in your nymphing box. This easy-to-tie pattern features a sleek, segmented body with a subtle but effective two-tone color scheme—giving it a realistic Baetis (Blue-Winged Olive) profile that trout can’t ignore.
In this video, Hogan Brown demonstrates step-by-step how to tie the Two Tone Baetis, and shares why it’s been one of his go-to confidence patterns for Euro nymphing, tightline nymphing, and traditional indicator rigs alike. Whether you're fishing pressured tailwaters or technical freestone streams, this fly produces.