Category Archives: Fly Tying Materials and Supplies

We have seen the availability take a jump for the better just recently, and wanted to share a little of what we have available right now.  The selection has rarely  been as good and the price as reasonable since we … Continue reading →

This bright pattern is another brilliant creation from the vise of Tom Larimer.  Though the tried and true Green Butt Purple is a relatively new pattern to me, this little gem has earned a place in my Summer Steelhead box.  … Continue reading →

The Brazilian is a subtle colored fly designed to fish in low, clear water. Claret flies are a great choice for Summer Steelhead, and this Tom Larimer creation is no exception. Whether you swing this fly as a comeback fly … Continue reading →

I have been tying with a variety of Enrico Puglisi’s brushes for about three years now, many in my saltwater flies and also as elements of my steelhead and salmon flies. In the most basic terms, these brushes have a … Continue reading →

This wonderful Caddis imitation is from the desk of famed fly fisherman and tier, Rene Harrop. His creations have been fooling fish for years, and this pattern is no exception. I discovered this fly online while researching Eastern Oregon streams … Continue reading →

A funny little pattern I discoverer on the web while researching Midge patterns. While at first appearance it seems to be a lot of work to tie, and prone to fouling, nothing could be farther from the truth. Whip out … Continue reading →

Tony Torrence demonstrates how to tie Silvey’s Primetime Caddis. If you are trying to imitate an emerging Caddis, look no further. Fished on the swing or dead drifted as a dropper, this fly is the ticket. Brian Silvey spends his … Continue reading →

I found this pattern about 8 years ago in an eastern Oregon fly shop. I’m not really sure of the name, but I know that it catches fish! When fishing this fly, I usually use it as a dropper off … Continue reading →

So simple this pattern makes you mutter, why didn’t I think of that! Don’t let the simplicity of this pattern turn you away. This is an absolute fish catcher!!!! You can fish this fly with a light dressing of floatant … Continue reading →

This fly is one I developed after reading about euphausiid pattern that a fellow tyer angler tied and fished successfully for Coho Salmon in Puget Sound. This fly is a little different but substantially the same effect as his – … Continue reading →

Rainbow Warrior Hook: TMC 2457 16-18 Thread: Veevus 12/0 Red Tail: Pheasant Tail Fibers Body: Veevus Small Pearl Mylar Tinsel or Pearl Flashabou Wingcase: Veevus Medium or large pearl mylar tinsel Thorax: Hareline Rainbow Scud Dub

Some of the finest Caddis hatches occur on our Deschutes River. Fishing blizzard Caddis hatches and trying to get a fish to eat can be tricky. Brian Silvey’s Visible Caddis has the perfect combination of flash and marabou movement to … Continue reading →

Beginning Fly Tying Classes start on Sunday November 16 and run 5 consecutive Sundays, each class begins at 4pm. Each class will build upon the previous session in complexity of flies tied. You will learn the basic elements of tying, … Continue reading →

On my home waters here in the Portland metro area this fly has proven successful for both winter and summer steelhead. It is an adaptation of a traditional Green Butt Steelhead Fly tied on a Scott Howell Steely Shank rather … Continue reading →

Purple has been very effective color for us this season, on the surface and subsurface. The Purple Flashback Pheasant Tail Nymph is a great all around nymph imitation that can be used in sizes #12-18. We believe the Purple Pheasant … Continue reading →