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.

Golden Grill Fly Tying Video

Learn how to tie the Golden Grill fly with Alex Swartz. Alex shows us just how easy it is to tie this fly with the little material it requires. We like to throw it at bonefish, permit and other saltwater … Continue reading

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Copper Tiger Midge Fly Tying Video

In this video, Greg ties a deadly midge fly pattern fished in lakes and tailwaters around the world, The Copper Tiger. Fished as a dropper-rig, under an indicator, dead-drifted, or with Euro techniques, the Copper Tiger is a variation of … Continue reading

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Chris Basso’s Broken Back Zebra Midge/Copper Tiger Midge Fly Tying Video

In this video, Greg ties Chris Basso’s broken back series of midges that “Bass” has perfected at Crowley Lake over the years. With articulated action, the fish can’t resist these midge patterns. Greg recently had these flies demolished by fish … Continue reading

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Glass Bead Chironomid Fly Tying Video

In this video, Greg ties an effective chironomid pattern for rainbow, brown, and brook trout he’s been using for the past five years in Cascade and Sierra reservoirs. Fished underneath a sliding indicator such as Tom Loe’s Under-Cator or with … Continue reading

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October Sea-Run & Jack Salmon Flies – from the 1970s

Everyone knows that the Borden Special is a very good fly to fish in the fall. No argument there. And by the way, the photo above is not a Borden Special! But Bob Borden’s pink fly isn’t the only fly … Continue reading

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Loon Outdoors October Caddis Fly Tying Video

Our friend Matt Callies at Loon Outdoors has this super cool October Caddis Pattern, a great pattern for fall fishing.

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Vinyl Jig Midge Fly Tying Instructional Video

Hey y’all. I tied this fly up, along with the Golden Stone jig nymph from an earlier video, at the end of July, when we were already experiencing tough, low water conditions that we would normally see at the end … Continue reading

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Chicken Strip Baitfish Fly Tying Instructional Video with Alex Swartz

In this video, Alex Swartz ties a baitfish pattern with a multitude of predator species applications. Alex uses bucktail, saddle hackles, flash, and some exciting new snowrunner brushes to whip this fly up — many different sizes and color combinations … Continue reading

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Golden Stone Jig Nymph Fly Tying Instructional Video

In this video, Alex Worth ties another good low water jig nymph for the dog days of summer. Fish this on a dry dropper or tight line nymphing setup and you’ll be sure to find some success. Note to the … Continue reading

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Extended Body Green Drake Fly Tying Instructional Video

In this fly tying instructional video, Alex ties up an extended body green drake that he’s cooked up over the past year. Extended body dries float exceptionally well, which makes them a great fit for the fast broken surface of … Continue reading

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Captain VP Anchovy Variation – Gregory Nespor 2021

The Captain VP Anchovy Variation can be tied in multiple color variations but, Black over White imitates an adult anchovy, Black over Tan imitates a juvenile anchovy, Blue and White is a for sure bet, Purple over Black a great … Continue reading

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Clark’s Tying Yarn Twisted Body Salmonfly Fly Tying Instructional Video

In this video, Caddis Fly Shop Outfitters guide Justin Helm ties a very fishy salmonfly dry fly by twisting up a two-toned body made of Clark’s Yarn material. With many different colors now carried at the Caddis Fly Shop, now … Continue reading

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Bob Popovic’s Hollow Fly Variation – Alex Swartz 2021

In this video, Alex shares a deadly bait-fish pattern for striper, tuna, salmon and other large critters, Bob Popovic’s Hollow Fly. Using only a handful of materials, these flies can be tied in different sizes and colors all while maintaining … Continue reading

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Black Egg Sucking Bling Rabbit Leach Fly Tying Video

In this video, Jay Nicholas ties a simple leech fly using new Bling Rabbit Strips and Just Add H2O’s Sculpting Flash Brush. Used for anything that swims this fly could be tied in a variation of colors, sizes, weights, etc. … Continue reading

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Johny King’s Hoo Fly Tying Video – Bruce Berry 2021

In this video, fly fisher and fly tyer Bruce Berry stopped by the shop to tie up one of his favorites for salt water fishing, Johny King’s Hoo Fly. Using a hand-full of materials, Bruce explains in detail the steps … Continue reading

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