Torill Kolbu will need no further introduction. By many flyfishers she is regarded as Skandinavias most innovative fly tier. Her imitations are works of art, and on this page we will present some patterns that catch coldwater species all around the country.
 

Midge Pupae	Tying description:  Hook: Mustad 80100 (size 20-26) or Mustad 80250 (size 14-18)  Tail: White marabou or organza Body: Lureflash Twinkle Black rainbow (TW 26) Crocheted Thorax: Black fox Hackle: White or Grizzly Cock The body should be crocheted, by use of two threads on small flies and four threads on the larger sizes.
Caddis Pupae	Tying description:  Hook: Mustad 80250 BR Thread: Black 8/0 Weight: Might be weighted  Body: take an appropriate piece of antron yarn and split it in three.Use two of the strands to make the body by tying the crocheted style. antenna: Two fibres of bronze mallard legs: Partridge, CdC or fox-hair. Thorax: Fox dubbing, colour: black, black and white (picture) or brown.

All pictures by Barry Ord Clarke. The patterns found on this page is found in the book "Skandinaviske Fluebindere". This book is not available (sold out).
 

Torill Kolbu imitations. Crocheted style fly tying on hooks from O. Mustad & Son. Caddis and Midge pupaes. Good fly-patterns for flyfishing in Norway. Hooks, Mustad 80100, Mustad 80250, quality flyfishing hooks