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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.
Badger Bugger: Fly Tying Video with New Hareline Flexi Squishenille
UV Badger Flexi Squishenille has a black badge core that gives it a look like no other chenille available on the market. UV Ice dub is interlaced in the UV badger Flexi Squishenille fibers. The chenille is squashy and fish … Continue reading →
Dark Cahill Style Wet Fly: Fly Tying Video
They say the only constant is change and that seems to hold true here in the shop. With this tie, we’re adding a twist to a classic with some modern materials. The Cahill pattern stands the test of time, as … Continue reading →
October Caddis Stimulator Dry Fly Pattern
In this video, Greg ties an October caddis stimulator fly pattern for fall trout fishing. The stimulator was popularized by Randall Kaufmann in the 1980’s and can be tied in different colors and sizes. A classic attractor pattern for caddis, … Continue reading →
Tied Down Orange Caddis: Fly Tying Video
Jim Sens sits down and ties a classic local pattern the Tied Down Orange Caddis. The Tied down in October Orange or Green Caddis Green can be fished dry or wet fly style. 20 years ago this pattern took up … Continue reading →
Jim Sens Green Butt Silver Hilton: Fly Tying Video
Jim Sens joins us back at Caddis Fly to tie up an effective summer steelhead pattern. Our guides and fellow steelhead enthusiasts all swear by this fly – it’s just one of those flies all steelhead fishers should have in … Continue reading →
Clouser Variation – The UmpCraw: Fly Tying Video
Alex Swartz ties up a clouser variation with barred crazy legs with color inspiration from a great local fly, the mega prince. It’s a quick, simple tie with few materials. This fly was designed for bass on the Umpqua but … Continue reading →
Mercer’s Missing Link: Fly Tying Instructional Video
Jim Sens is back in the shop to tie up a Mercer’s Missing Link. Jim says this is his favorite summertime fly to use on the McKenzie River and we pretty much agree with him. This one is tied up … Continue reading →
The Kreelex: Fly Tying Instructional Video
Jim Sens joins us in the shop to tie up The Kreelex. This is an awesome saltwater pattern but can also be tied in smaller sizes that will produce trout in your local trout waters. Jim did the hard work … Continue reading →
McKenzie River Frenchie Pattern: Fly Tying Video
Sure, another frenchie variation video. But we wouldn’t be sharing this one if we weren’t excited about it. With an ode to the Europeans that developed these nymphs, we tied this one in a disproportionate bead to hook size. It … Continue reading →
Frenchie Euro Nymph Variation 2022
In this video, Greg ties a guide’s variation of a Frenchie nymph fly pattern. Imitating a mayfly nymph this nymph has caught lots of redsides on the McKenzie and Willamette rivers locally, but can be used anywhere trout live. Incorporate … Continue reading →
The “Big Flymph” Fly Tying Video
Bruce Berry ties up something called the flymph. Fish it however you want, it’s that versatile. I asked Bruce to give us a little history on the pattern and he had the following to say. I was introduced to that … Continue reading →
Chubby Chernobyl Fly Tying Video
Bruce Berry sits down and ties up a must-have for this time of the year. Salmon flies are right around the corner and hoppers are on our radar. Materials used in this fly help keep it floating and visible without … Continue reading →
Surf Perch Shrimp Fly Pattern Instructional Video
In this video, Greg ties a variation of the Crazy Charlie/Gotcha Fly that he’s been using on the coast for barred surf perch and calico bass. Tie some up and let us know how they work for you! Surf Perch … Continue reading →
Klamath Mini Intruder Variation Fly Tying Video
Justin is back with quite a secret to actually catch winter steelhead. Just kidding. There is of course no guarantee when trying to get a winter steelhead to hand but Justin sure has had some good luck with this fly … Continue reading →
Lively Stone Fly Tying Video
Where there’s stoneflies, there’s fish. Hopefully.. While we tie these up in anticipation of spring fishing, here in the Eugene, OR, we can’t seem to stop catching fish all winter long with different varieties of stoneflies. Justin ties up a … Continue reading →


