Category Archives: Fly Tying

Jigged Winter Stone Nymph

Winter Stones aren’t the most famous Stonefly out there, but they are one of the ones most widely distributed across the country. The Winter Stone, Nemoura, Little Black Stone, Etc. refers to a family of small stoneflies with individual species … Continue reading

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Simon’s Jigged October Caddis Super Pupa: Jigged Fall Nymph Tying Tutorial

Watch Now This is one of Simon’s most productive fall flies. Fall anglers need to have October Caddis on the mind; if you don’t, let this serve as a reminder. They can be clumsy fliers, and ovipositing females can make … Continue reading

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Jigged Pink Squirrel Variant: Jigged Nymph Tutorial

In this video Simon ties his take on a Midwest classic. The Pink Squirrel nymph was invented by John Bethke of the Driftless area in Wisconsin. His two sons still guide in the area, and Simon was lucky enough to … Continue reading

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Book Review: Chasing Chrome – Tying Steelhead And Pacific Salmon Flies

   Chasing Chrome, Tying Steelhead and Pacific Salmon Flies, by Jonathan Farmer is a noteworthy entry into fly tying books. This book falls into what I classify as modern steelheading (salmon fishing too), post- intruder style flies fished with skagit lines. … Continue reading

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Simon’s Secret Sally: Yellow Sally Dry Fly Tutorial

Yellow Sallies are often an overlooked summer staple in Western Trout’s Diets. What they lack in size they make up for in abundance. Often Yellow Sallies make a more subtle option in pressured waters when people gravitate to throwing Gold … Continue reading

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Cliffhanger Green Drake Emerger: Fly Tying Tutorial

In this video, Simon ties a Green Drake emerger for the pickiest of trout. Whether you’re fishing the Green Drake hatch locally up on the Mckenzie, on the mighty Metolius, or out east on a limestone spring creek in Pennsylvania, … Continue reading

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2024 Double Brood Cicada Dry Fly Tying Tutorial

In this video, Simon ties a robust cicada patterns just in time for the legendary Brood XIX and XIII cicada hatch of 2024. These are two overlapping hatches of 13 & 17 year periodical cicadas that won’t happen again in … Continue reading

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Belly Bumper Golden Stone: Nymph Tying Tutorial

In this video, Simon ties a killer inverted golden stone nymph. This features a new hook from Tiemco that just came out: the 201R. The hook is reminiscent of a 200R, but has a slightly shorter shank, and a wider … Continue reading

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“Skwopper” Skwala/Hopper: Dry Fly Tutorial

In this video, Simon ties a versatile dry fly which makes a great searching pattern in the Spring and Fall. Skwalas are spring stoneflies that, if you time it right, trout can go nuts for. The further East you go … Continue reading

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Mothership Salmon Fly: Dry Fly Tutorial

In this video, Simon ties a great extended body Salmonfly dry fly. Every spring some of the West’s largest aquatic insects make their emergence. The salmonfly often marks the beginning of trout season, and means summer is on the way. … Continue reading

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Microflex Strong Arm Merkin: Permit/Trigger Fly Tutorial

In this video Simon ties a killer crab fly for permit, triggers, and all around flats use. It takes inspiration from various crab flies. This particular pattern is tied with heavy tungsten eyes which we chose to show off a … Continue reading

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Jigged Perdi Egg: Fly Tying Tutorial

In this video, Simon ties a great egg pattern for the winter and spring. This “Perdi-Egg” merges two proven patterns into one. The Perdigon is a european style attractor nymph that is known around the world. Whether you like it … Continue reading

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Jigged Red Pheasant Tail: Nymph Tying Tutorial

In this video, Simon ties a new take on a classic pattern that has withstood the test of time. You can find some variation of a pheasant tail nymph in most shops across the world. It is a great attractor … Continue reading

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Northwest Fly Tying Expo March 8th and 9th, 2024

The Northwest Fly Tying Expo is sponsored by The Oregon Council of Fly Fishers International, Inc. Click this link for all the info you need: EXPO Where: Linn County Expo 3700 Knox Butte Road E. Albany, OR 97322 When: March … Continue reading

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Pyramid Lake Popcorn Beetle: Stillwater Pattern

In this video, Simon ties a proven pattern for monster Lahontan Cuttroat Trout in Pyramid lake. It is that time of year where anglers all over the world are gearing up with dreams of catching a massive Lahontan Cutthroat Trout … Continue reading

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