E-merge-R – Markus Hoffman
Inspired by many, many, many flies I made this one. Could look like a lot of things, but the main plan is to have it float just below the surface. Like a Klinkhamer without the hackle. Tying the cdc...
View ArticleKzoo Shad Streamer
Matt Erny of StreamersFlyFishing.com is at it again! I’ve seen Matt tie this fly and I know he has a lot of faith in it. He says it is his “go to” fly and for the last 3 years it has proven to be...
View ArticleBivisible – Tightline Productions
Tightline Productions recent fly tying video is on the classic Bivisible. If you are interested, there is a darn good thread over on Sparse Grey Matter discussing the Bivisible and it’s history.
View ArticleCinnamon Parachute Ant
This is a nicely tied pattern by Arrick’s Fly Shop out of West Yellowstone, Montana. Ants are hard to see, so tying them as a parachute pattern makes them easy to see. I tie this pattern in black,...
View ArticlePatriot Dry Fly – tying video
InTheRiffle does another great job explaining how to tie a specific pattern and this time it’s Charles Meck’s Patriot. I know many who still use this pattern. So pay attention and tie some for your...
View ArticleSpent Caddis
The Spent Caddis is an A.K. Best pattern and he shows us just how he does it in the video below. Just for fun and to add to the presentation, I have included a video by Hans Weilenmann tying the Spent...
View ArticleTying a Detached Body Mayfly Emerger by mak-flies
This is a nice looking pattern by mak-flies. With emergers coming soon, I thought this fit perfectly.
View ArticleBlue Dun Flymph – Carl Sanders
A beautiful Flymph tied by Carl Sanders. Hook: #14-#18 Thread: Pearsall’s gossamer silk thread, primrose, waxed Hackle: medium dun hen Tail: medium dun hen Body: natural mole twisted within the thread
View ArticleRubber Leg Copper John
Hammer Creek Fly Fishing ties a very nice Rubber Leg Copper John. Check it out!
View ArticleDave Whitlock on Fly Tying The Angler’s Art
Fly Tying The Angler’s Art was a fly tying show on PBS years ago and in this episode they have the legend, Dave Whitlock, as their guest. He ties Whitlock’s Sheep Minnow Streamer. Also on this episode,...
View ArticleBise’s B Bug
It’s been awhile since I posted a bug by Dustin Bise, but here here is in Big R Fly Shop’s latest video. This is a nice buggy pattern and I like the way it floats. It is a skwala pattern Dustin calls...
View ArticleCatskill-Style Hendrickson – Tightline Productions
Well, it’s about that time of year. Spring is coming and before you know it, the Hendricksons will be out.
View ArticlePregnant Scud
This video is from Twigg and Barry FlyFishing Outfitters of Vanvouver, British Columbia. 20% of a trout’s diet in still waters, at any time of the year, will be made up by scud (freshwater shrimp)....
View ArticleBrian Wise Video: Matt Grajewski’s Nut Butter
The first video in the Matt Grajewski Series brings his Nut Butter. Sized right, this fly can chase any predatory fish in the world. Pike, Musky, Trout….. Recipe: Rear Hook – Gamakatsu B10s #2 Tail –...
View ArticleTying a Female Adams Comparadun
I bet this is a killer pattern and it gives me a chance to once again post a video from Davie McPhail, which I haven’t done in a long time. Hook: Size 16 Dry Fly Thread: Uni-8/0 Grey Tail: Whiting Coq...
View ArticleTungsten Torpedo
Tightline Production’s latest video is on Kevin Compton’s Tungsten Torpedo. Kevin is the owner of Performance Flies. Check them out for fly tying materials.
View ArticleTellico Nymph
The Tellico Nymph is an old pattern originating in east Tennessee, but it is still used quite often. Hammer Creek shows how to tie one in this video. To add another perspective, here is step-by-step of...
View ArticleFlies Around The Net – 4-24-2014
Arctic Lemming – Andreas Andersson – photo by David Stenström Flyclops – Norbert Renaud Mayfly Emerger – Joro Stoyan musky fly – Scott Stryker caddis pupa-Robert Wilson Cameo – Paul Rossman Tied by...
View ArticleBunny Spey Intruder
Todd White ties a full dress rabbit strip intruder to swing for steelhead, trout, and salmon. Brought to you by Nomad Anglers. Find them on the web at www.nomadanglers.com Nomad Anglers have two...
View ArticleHendrickson Sparkle Dun
For those of you having visions of Hennies dancing in your head this time of year, this one’s for you!
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