Fly Tying
Fly tying video tutorials and articles on fly tying equipment and fly tying material
[Video] Haystack Emerger by Davie McPhail
Davie McPhail demonstrates how to tie a Haystack Emerger in this fly tying video. This fly pattern is a variant of the original Haystack developed by Fran Betters in the 1930s, only tied without a tail to allow rear of the fly to sink below the water surface to imitate an emerging mayfly. Haystack Emerger Fly Tying Tips Davie provides some great fly tying tips in this video including how to select deer hair, a really neat way to tie in deer hair without creating a large bump at the tie in point, and lastly how to create an anchor [...]
Categories: Emergers Tags: Davie McPhail, fly tying video, mayfly emerger
[Video] How To Make Dubbing
Thank you Juan Ramirez for this simple yet awesome video on how to make dubbing! If you have struggled to get dubbing materials to mix together without getting all clumped up, then watch this video. It’s amazingly simple and works awesome. Thanks again Juan!
Categories: Articles Tags: fly tying materials, Juan Ramirez
[Video] Tying The Bird’s Nest
Tim Flagler of Tightline Productions and Matt Grobert, author of , team up in this fly tying video tutorial to demonstrate how to tie the Bird’s Nest, a buggy attractor trout nymph.
Categories: Fly Tying, Nymphs Tags: Bird's Nest, Matt Grobert, mayflies, Tightline Productions
[Video] Tying a Slate Drake Nymph by Rich Strolis
Rich Strolis of Catching Shadows is back with another awesome fly tying video tutorial. This week Rich ties a Slate Drake nymph pattern, an Isonychia imitation.
Categories: Nymphs Tags: isonychia patterns, Rich Strolis
[Video] October Caddis Pupa by Rich Strolis
Rich Strolis of Catching Shadows demonstrates how to tie his October Caddis pupa pattern in this fly tying video.
Categories: Nymphs Tags: caddis patterns, Rich Strolis
[Video] MoBetta Crab Pattern by Don Reed
Don Reed of Saltwater Flytyers demonstrates how to tie his MoBetta Crab Fly in this fly tying video. The MoBetta Crab pattern features the new Enrico Puglisi (EP) Crustaceous Brush that simplifies creating a crab body and is available in 19 cool color combinations. Hook: Gamakatsu B10S Stinger Hook, 1/0 Tail: Finnish Raccoon Waist: Catcus Chenille, large, Red Eye: Lead Barbell, extra small Body: EP Crustaceous Brush Weed Guard: Mason Hard Mono, 20 lb. Head Finish: Loon UV Knot Sense Enjoy! [box type="note" style="rounded" border="full"]Beads, feathers, fur – oh my! Looking for the best deal on fly tying materials? Check [...]
Categories: Fly Tying, Saltwater Flies Tags: crab patterns, Don Reed, Enrico Pulgsi, EP Brush, EP Crustaceous Brush, Saltwater Fly Tyer
[Video] Soft Hackle Technique by Hans Stephenson
Hans Stephenson of Dakota Angler & Outfitter demonstrates how to tie a soft hackle fly pattern. Soft hackles have been around for hundreds of years and for good reason, they are very effective. Many soft hackle patterns are very simple to tie and can imitate a variety of insects including most mayflies and caddis. As Hans mentions you can add a soft hackle to many of the nymph patterns you typically fish to give your favorite fly a little more life in the water. One of my favorites is a soft hackle Hare’s Ear nymph. Fished down and across on [...]
Categories: Fly Tying, Soft Hackles Tags: Hans Stephenson
[Video] CDC Bubble Midge by Davie McPhail
Davie McPhail demonstrates how to tie a CDC Bubble Midge in this fly tying video. The CDC Bubble Midge is a multi-purpose pattern that can represent a variety of insects including an emerging midge or mayfly to Caddis flies. The legs are optional and not necessary in the smaller sizes (less than 16).
Categories: Fly Tying, Midges Tags: CDC, Davie McPhail, midge patterns
[Video] Mother’s Day Caddis by Craig Mathews
Craig Mathews of Blue Ribbon Flies demonstrates how to tie a hackled Iris Caddis for the ever popular Mother’s Day Caddis hatch. This pattern works great in heavy water, as an attractor and in dry-dropper rigs because it floats so well. Craig’s tip of winding the peacock herl around the thread is a good one, as it helps reinforce the peacock herl and makes for a more durable fly. Material List Hook: Tiemco 100, Size 14-16 Thread: UTC 70 Body: Peacock Herl Wing: Widow’s Web by Montana Fly Co. Shuck: Z-lon, Caddis Gold (color) Thorax: Ice Dub, Pheasant Tail or [...]
Categories: Dry Flies, Fly Tying Tags: caddis pattern, Craig Mathews, Iris Caddis, Mother's Day Caddis
Jay’s Total Domination Steelhead Egg Pattern
Jay Nicholas of Caddis Fly Shop shows us how to tie his Total Domination Steelhead Egg pattern, so named for one of his favorite beers (Ninkasi Total Domination). As with many steelhead egg patterns, Jay’s Total Domination Egg works great fished on a dead drift, especially when paired with a big stonefly nymph under an indicator. Material List Hook: TMC 3671, Size 6 Thread: Lagartun 150 Denier Tail: Glo Bug Yarn Pink Body: Lagartun Mini Flat Braid Silver Thorax: STS Trilobal Dubbing Fl. Shrimp Pink Collar: Dyed Grizzly Saddle Hackle Pink Enjoy!
Categories: Fly Tying, Steelhead Flies Tags: egg patterns, Jay Nicholas
