Category Archives: Fly Tying Materials and Supplies

In this video, Greg ties a WD-40 fly – an effective Mayfly imitation. You can fish it as a dropper behind a nymph and adding a bead helps the fly get down quicker, especially in fast water. Tie the pattern … Continue reading →

In this video, Jim Sens ties a version of The Town Run Fly – a local favorite pattern for Western and Central Oregon. Come on by the shop to purchase other Steelhead flies tied by Jim. Enjoy! Rigging: Hook: Aquaflies … Continue reading →

In this video, Greg ties a jig style Tiger Midge, a long time classic amongst trout fisherman. A huge part of a trout’s diet is midges. In streams and lakes throughout the world, midges are a huge food source for … Continue reading →

In this video, Greg ties a Jigged Prince Variant nymph. Effective anywhere trout may live. “I’d use this fly as an attractor or for prospecting when all else fails.” He recommends tying it in sizes 12-16 with a 60° bend … Continue reading →

Here is part two in our video serious on Jigged Nymphs. The additional videos discuss tools and materials related to tying successful jig style fly patterns. Enjoy!

Jay has been diving deep into tying “Jig Style” nymphs. In this video he gives some basic tips to help you tie them. More tips to come in following posts.

In this video, Greg ties a very simple yet effective Jigged Green Caddis fly, which could be used in freshwater fisheries throughout the world. Any trout fisherman should have a selection of caddis nymphs available in their fly box. He … Continue reading →

In this video, Greg ties a simple Jigged Hare’s Ear European Style Nymph Pattern. Simple, yet proven again and again for trout species around the world. He recommends tying it in sizes 12-18 with a 60° bend jig hook and … Continue reading →

The Balanced Leech and Balanced Minnow fly pattern is a new one for me and I’ve had fun working on these flies lately. One of my key issues has been finding out which pins do and do not work for … Continue reading →

In this fly tying tutorial Jay shows us how to tie a Tiger Dad Trout Tube Streamer and by accident without a Rabbit Strip. We will have another video showing this same fly with the Rabbit Strip added in. This … Continue reading →

In this video Jay ties us a Bulltrout Jig, The Sandy Chub. This is a terrific Bull trout pattern that will work for a variety of freshwater and estuary species. You can fish this on the swing or dead drift … Continue reading →

In this video, Jay ties a Trout Clouser Jig “Copper Crawdad” using an Umpqua 60 degree jig hook. This fly can be cast and stripped, swung, or fished an under indicator. This is a great fly for fishing Rainbow Trout, … Continue reading →

In this video, Greg ties a prospecting fly he calls the Counterfeit. He has fished it on countless trout streams in the Western USA with great success when all else fails. He recommends tying it in sizes 14-16 with a … Continue reading →