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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.
Bob Popovic’s Jiggy Head Fly Tying Video
In this video, Jay Nicholas ties a baitfish pattern using Bob Popovic’s Tungsten Jiggy Heads. Jiggy Heads add weight to get deep, eyes to look real, and you could use them for albacore flies, steelhead flies, salmon flies, just about … Continue reading →
How to capture a screen shot and make a book of fly recipes (and more)
How often have you seen something on your computer and thought “Gosh it would be nice to have this photo, or recipe, or story or sketch or …….. in printed form.” Maybe like this …….Steelhead Tube fly? Or this page … Continue reading →
Olive Seeker Jigged Nymph Fly Tying Video
This is the olive-hued jigged nymph in the three-pattern series. Frankly, the olive hue to be in the eye of the beholder, but trust that you can adjust the body and bead colors to achieve the colors that suit you and the … Continue reading →
Got Time on your hands? A Simple Solution to organize and File Fly Samples
Best most practical method for storing fly samples. As a fly tyer and fly fisher, I have accumulated a fair number of fly samples. These range from giant beasties to very little midge no-see-ems and many have been helpful when I … Continue reading →
Yak Hair Duxbury Clouser Jig Fly Tying Video
In this video, Jay Nicholas ties a variation of the classic Clouser Minnow using yak hair and a Gamakatsu 60º jig hook. Used as a baitfish pattern, this fly catches just about anything that swims including stripper, bass, tuna, salmon…. … Continue reading →
Fly Tying in the USA – and Beyond
Photo caption. My wading boots on the porch in PC last summer. March 15th, 2020. I woke to two realities today 1. Covid-19 is making its way around the USA as it has elsewhere around the world, disrupting plans, and … Continue reading →
Kaufmann’s Hare’s Ear CDC – Fly Tying Video
In this video, Greg ties a Randall Kaufmann variation to the Classic Hare’s Ear with CDC. Hook:TMC 3761 sizes 10-16 Bead/Lead: Optional Thread: Uni 6/0 Brown Tail: Natural Hare’s Ear Mask Rib: Gold Flat Mylar Abdomen: Natural Hare’s Ear with … Continue reading →
Jay’s Mexican Flag Predator Deceiver Fly for Golden Dorado & Peacock Bass Fly Tying Video
In this video, Jay ties his Mexican Flag Dorado Fly a deceiver style pattern for dorado and peacock bass. Follow step by step instruction for these large flies with Jay’s commentary and years of experience. Hook: Ahrex PR320 4-6/0 Thread: … Continue reading →
Parallel Perch Fly Tying Video – Rob Hrabik
In this video, Rob Hrabik of Yosemite Outfitters ties a variation of Tom Loe’s Parallel Punk Perch. A highly efficient fly anywhere trout live, Rob fishes this fly under an indicator, on the strip, as a streamer, and as a … Continue reading →
2020 NW Fly Tyer & Fly Fishing Expo – March 13 & 14, Albany Oregon
When: March 13th & 14th | 9:00am – 5:00pm Where: Linn County Expo Center, Albany Oregon Admission: $10 | FFI Members and Youth 18 & Under: FREE| Veteran admission is $5.00 This year. Parking is free Website: http://nwexpo.com The EXPO is on Instagram! … Continue reading →
Tube Fly Mandrels & Shank Adapters
In this video, Jay Nicholas discusses different tube fly mandrels and shank adapters from Pro Sportfisher, HMH, Stonfo, and OPST. Pro Sportfisher Flexineedle HMH Mandrel Stonfo Mandrel HMH Shank & Tube Adapter OPST Shank Chuck Tool
Deep Dive into Bucktail – Q+A with Jay Nicholas
Question: Hey Guys… starting to tie bait fish flies using the buck tails I bought from you awhile back. I have noticed that most of the hairs towards the bottom are curved; is there a way to remove the curve … Continue reading →
Trailer Wire for Shank Flies Video Tutorial
In this video, Jay discusses the different options one may use for trailer wire. Trailer Wire: Maxima Chameleon Senyo’s Intruder Wire Rio Wire Bite Fair Flies Trailer Rig Power Pro Fireline
Midnight Fire Balanced Leech Fly Tying Video – Rob Hrabik
In this video, fly fishing guide and ultra-mellow guy, Rob Hrabik stopped by to tie a favorite Pyramid Lake, NV. fly he uses for huge Lahontan cutthroat trout, the Midnight Fire Balanced Leech. Using sewing pins and tungsten weights to … Continue reading →
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Tube Fly Introduction with Jay Nicholas 2020
In this blog, fly fisher Jay Nicholas explains the effectiveness of tube flies and the different parts of their anatomy. “If you can tie flies on a hook you can tie flies on a tube.” It’s really not that hard, … Continue reading →