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Category Archives: Fly Tying Materials and Supplies
This category is a home for information about fly tying techniques, tools, materials, and supplies for the experienced and novice fly tier.
Justin Helm’s McKenzie Green Cornfed Caddis Variation Fly Tying Video
Today, Justin Helm ties for us an exciting variation of Lance Egan’s heralded Cornfed Caddis. Sure to fool trout on our local waters, this size and color specific pattern will closely resemble the natural McKenzie Green Caddis. These green caddis … Continue reading →
Jay’s Five Inch Predator Tube Fly Tying Video
Using Pro Sportfisher Predator Tubes, Jay Nicholas ties another great looking fresh & salt water tube fly. Incorporating a Fair Flies 5D Brush, this fly has “life” to it as it is stripped, drifted, or swung. With different color combinations … Continue reading →
Fly Tying Review – Nicholas’ Tips on Winter Steelhead Flies
Unless you are a professional fly tyer, or if you are at your bench several times each week, I think it makes sense to go through a technique review at every oopportunity you get to share ideas with another fly craftsperson. In this … Continue reading →
March Brown Wet Fly Tying Video – March 2021
March Brown Wet Fly tied by Jim Sens Today Jim is tying a fantastic spring wet fly. Imitating a March Brown, this fly can be fished on the swing, in a nymph rig, or underneath a high-floating dry fly. It’s … Continue reading →
The Euro Nymph, Step-by-Step Tying Instructions
Everyone knows how to tie Euro Nymphs, right? Maybe not. Well everyone watches YouTube when they want to learn how to tie flies, right? Maybe not. Each of us has our own way of learning, and our own experience level, … Continue reading →
Steelhead Shrimp Spey Fly Tying Video – Alex Worth 2021
In this video, Alex ties a steelhead shrimp fly that could be used both for winter and summer steelhead. Tie them in different sizes appropriate for the river or stream you’ll be fishing. With different colored patterns this fly could … Continue reading →
The Game Changer as a Reflection of the Psyche
Fishing with large streamers is a strange thing. It amplifies all of the weird psychological aspects of fishing. If you’re doing it right, you might catch really big fish. But even if you don’t, you get this opportunity to look … Continue reading →
Euro Attractor Pattern Fly Tying Video – Alex Worth 2021
In this video, Alex Worth ties a simple, yet beautiful jigged style Euro nymph pattern designed to fish deep throughout the season under an indicator or with a Euro set-up using Sybai colored wire. Euro Nymph Attractor Pattern Hook: Daiichi … Continue reading →
Brown Marabou Lake Leech – Recipe and Fishing Notes
This is a fly tied by a friend who fishes Oregon Cascade lakes each year. In particular, he has been fishing this fly on Gold Lake since the early 1970s, and with great success. I will follow my remarks with … Continue reading →
Olive Jigged Nymph Fly Tying Video – Alex Worth 2021
In this video, Alex Worth ties a deadly Euro nymph that can be tied in different sizes, colors, and weights. With the use of tungsten beads, the Olive Jigged Nymph can be fished on a Euro set-up or under an … Continue reading →
Nicholas’ Steelhead Fly Interview: Does the Size of Your fly Matter?
Introduction: We caught up with Jay recently, fresh from a session at his fly bench, and asked if he would take time for an interview. The topic? Recommendations for the best size of fly to fish for winter steelhead. He … Continue reading →
Purple Egg Sucking Bling Brush Fly Tying Video
In this video, author Jay Nicholas ties another variation of a classic salmon and steelhead pattern using new materials such as Bling Rabbit Strips and Flash Blend Baitfish Brushes from Just Add H2O. This fly could be tied in a … Continue reading →
McKenzie Green Caddis Pupa Fly Pattern – Alex Worth 2021
In this video, Alex Worth and his dog Rosie stopped by the shop to tie a McKenzie green caddis pupa using Daichi’s new colored hooks. Used in the spring when the water is higher and cooler, this fly is meant … Continue reading →
Sea Run Cutthroat Fly Series: Olive Spider
Olive Spider Variant Olive Spider Sea Run Cutthroat Recipe. This fly is a size 6, but it fishes for summer steelhead down to a size 3 and up to a size 8 Thread – 8/0 or similar Cement – Hard … Continue reading →
Sens’ Bird’s Nest Fly Pattern – Jim Sens Tying Video 2021
In this video, Jim Sens ties his version of Charley Bird’s Bird’s Nest. Using Awesome Possum, wood duck, and dubbing Jim shows you dubbing loop techniques that create durable, fishy flies that are guaranteed to catch trout. Jim has personally … Continue reading →