Category Archives: Fly Tying Materials and Supplies

The Samurai Steelhead Fly employs proven materials like UV Polar Chenille, Marabou and a Rabbit. The unique aspect of the fly is the “waggling” rabbit strip tied near the front of the fly that stays on top of the fly … Continue reading →

Tony Torrence demonstrates how to prepare a Rhea feather for tying Steelhead and Salmon Flies.

Tony Torrence ties a spring trout march brown nymph using some of the buggiest materials around — Hare’s Ear and Pheasant Tail. Therefore, we’re calling this the Pheasant Ear. You gotta love the little flash on the wingcase. Torrence’s Pheasant’s … Continue reading →

In this video, Tony ties a fly called the Depth Charge. This is a bulky, fast-sinking nymph that works well on local trout. A great option right now. Depth Charge Nymph Hook: TMC 5262 8-14 Thread: Veevus 10/0 Bead: Two … Continue reading →

In this new video, Jay Nicholas makes the case for the two-tone caddis fly body dubbing, and wire rib on a dry fly. Shimmering Elk Hair Caddis Hook: TMC 100 #10-14 Thread: Veevus 10/0 Rib: Copper Wire Small or XS … Continue reading →

Beldar’s stonefly nymph is a great pattern for any time of year. Tony uses this on the McKenzie, Willamette and Deschutes Rivers. This stonefly has a lot of steps… and a lot of weight. Not a pleasure to cast, but … Continue reading →

Show continues today in Albany. Lou sent these iphone photos yesterday. You still have time today to watch a great collection of legendary fly tyers.

The Simplifly is a basic pattern in form that fishes well during a variety of conditions. Try it as a caddis pattern on your favorite river at any time of the year. Use a different color of antron to vary … Continue reading →

Tony ties a popular winter steelhead tube fly pattern on this video, using barred ostrich. This is one fishy looking bug. Stickel’s Solar Flare Variation Thread: Veevus 10/0 Tube: ProTube Microtube and Junction Body: ProTube Silver small drop weight Hareline … Continue reading →

Tony Torrence of Caddisflyshop.com and OregonFlyFishingBlog.com demonstrates how to select and prepare Blood Quill Marabou Feathers for tying Steelhead flies.

Tony Torrence demonstrates how to develop a quick lead under-body for tying nymphs. Using Uni-Stretch Nylon to quickly coat the lead body the fly is durable and well formed.

Using EP Foxy and Anadromus Brushes Jay creates an “intruder tube fly”. EP Brushes instead of dubbing loops make this style of fly much faster and easier to create. Winter Steelhead EP Brush Steelhead Tube Fly Thread: Veevus 6/0 Tube: … Continue reading →

Spring and Fall Blue Winged Olive Mayflies are important insects to the Fly Anlger. Tony demonstrates how to tie a sparse BWO that fishes well in tandem with another more visible fly. This emerger pattern is a great one for … Continue reading →

Tony Torrence ties a killer Blue Winged Olive pattern for Spring and Fall. Daily hatches of Blue Winged Olives are occurring on the McKenzie and Middle Fork of the Willamette Rivers. Look for fish to be keying on them more … Continue reading →

Jay Nicholas demonstrates how to use EP Fibers for tying an “Intruder Style” tube pattern. Both the EP Tarantula Leg Brush and the EP Foxy Brush are utilized, along with Pro Sportfisher tube products. This fly can be used in … Continue reading →