[Video] How to tie DeFrank’s Blue Steel Caddis

Mark DeFrank demonstrates how to tie his signature Blue Steel Caddis, a Great Lakes Steelhead fly pattern, in this fly tying video.
Mark DeFrank demonstrates how to tie his signature Blue Steel Caddis, a Great Lakes Steelhead fly pattern, in this fly tying video.
Mark DeFrank ties his signature Grim Reaper, a Great Lakes Steelhead fly pattern.
Tim Cammisa ties a variant of DeFrank’s Grim Reaper, a fantastic steelhead fly. Originally tied by Mark DeFrank (owner of DeFrank’s Flies and Guide Service) for steelhead in the Great Lakes region, specifically the tributaries of Lake Erie, aka “Steelhead Alley”, this is a go-to fly for many steelhead fanatics.