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.

5 Bead Caddis Fly Tying Video

5 BEAD CADDIS In this video Simon demonstrates how to tie a simple caddis pupae with glass beads, turkey and Peacock Herl. This easy to create pattern is a great fly to tie in tandem with a heavier nymph or … Continue reading

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Guides Griffith’s Gnat Fly Pattern – Fly Tying Video

In this video, Greg ties a classic dry fly pattern that has proven itself over time. Traditionally a wire would be used to tie in the palmered hackle, but to save time Greg skips this step hence the “guides” variation. … Continue reading

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Golden Stone Fly Nymph Fly Tying Video

In this video Simon demonstrates how to tie an effective golden stonefly nymph. This pattern does not employ a heavy bead, rather it’s on the “lighter” side by design. Lighter facilitates the “tumble” stonefly nymphs often go through in high … Continue reading

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Morris May CDC Emerger BWO Fly Tying Video

In this video, Greg ties a Morris May BWO emerger fly pattern using CDC as a wing instead of deer or elk hair which makes the fly pattern ride lower in the water where fish are more likely to strike. … Continue reading

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Peacock CDC Elk Hair Caddis Fly Pattern

In this video, Greg ties a Peacock CDC Caddis fly pattern that is a variation of an elk hair caddis. The use of peacock and CDC gives this fly movement and shine that’ll catch the fish’s attention. Fish them as … Continue reading

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Inverted Yellow Sally Nymph Fly Tying Video Instructional

In this video, Simon ties a small stonefly nymph that utilizes Hareline Tungsten Stout Bodies to create an inverted “almost jigged” style fly without the use of a jig style hook. If you have a bunch of standard nymph hooks … Continue reading

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Lance Egan’s Rainbow Warrior Perdigon – Fly Tying Video

In this video, Greg ties Lance Egan’s Rainbow Perdigon fly pattern. Different size hooks and beads can be used depending on water depth and speed. Do not be afraid to oversize the bead on a size 18 hook. You need … Continue reading

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NYAP – Not Your Average Popper Fly Tying Video

In this video Alex demonstrates how to tie the simple but killer NYAP popper. We had a chance to fish these in Brazil and the Seychelles recently and they are phenomenal to cast pop and catch fish with. The large … Continue reading

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Hareline Foamanizer Fly Tying Modules – Video Overview

In this video Simon gives an overview of the new Hareline Foamanizer fly tying bench organizer system. The Foamanizer is completely modular. It’s great way to keep your fly tying tools and supplies close at hand and ready to go. … Continue reading

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Jigged March Brown Fly Tying Video Tutorial

As the nights warm, and water temps creep up more and more, March Brown Nymphs become more active. In this video, Simon demonstrates how to tie a killer March Brown Nymph Jigged style. The buggy legs and slotted tungsten bead … Continue reading

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Double Deceiver Fly Tying Video Instructional

This video demonstrates how to tie a Double hooked Deceiver fly. Alex uses new Ahrex Hooks, Next Generation Fish Skull Shanks and new Tie in Fold Over Eyes from Hareline. This pattern can be tied in numerous color combos and … Continue reading

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Egg Laying Grannom Caddis Fly Tying Video

Simon demonstrates how to to a cool Grannom Caddis pattern complete with egg sack and realistic wing profile. The spring Grannom caddis emergence can be frustrating, make sure to have a few of these on hand when you see fish … Continue reading

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EP/Deer Hair March Brown Emerger Fly Tying Video

Simon ties a deadly March Brown Emerger pattern in this video. Natural and synthetic fibers are utilized to keep this fly visible but still “emergent”. Fish the EP/Deer Hair March Brown Emerger through the entire MB hatch and you will … Continue reading

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Guides Choice Hare’s Ear Fly Tying Video

In this video Simon Stephen demonstrates how to utilize the Hareline Zirconia dubbing rake to create easy to dub great looking fly bodies. The Guides Choice Hare’s Ear is an excellent high water nymph to use in spring. Guides Choice … Continue reading

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Jigged Brassie Fly Tying Video Instructional

Alex Swartz demonstrates how to tie a proven euro style nymph pattern that resembles the “Brassie” nymph. We use this pattern for a hopper dropper rigs all year long. Alex uses a “3 at a time” wire wrap method that … Continue reading

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