How to Tie a Swimming Crane Fly Larva

For a long time, Tim Flagler says, he assumed crane fly larvae were best imitated with patterns designed for stationary presentation.  After some investigation, though, he’s convinced that patterns like his Swimming Crane Fly Larva are a better choice.  “I’ve had success both dead drifting the pattern as well as swinging and swimming it, and I firmly believe it’s the fly’s motion that garners the trout’s interest.”