Category Archives: Fly Tying

Silveynator Variation Fly Tying Video by Jim Sens 2020

In this video, Jim Sens ties a PNW classic steelhead pattern using Pro Sportfisher Nanotube, Sonic Disc and more. The Silveynator can be tied in many different color combinations and weights. Tie some up and give them a try. Silveynator … Continue reading

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Duxbury Clouser Variant – Jay Nicholas

In this video, author and fly tyer Jay Nicholas ties a variant to the Duxbury Clouser using a Gamkatsu 60º Jig hook. Using Flash ‘N Slinky and Fair Flies brushes giving the fly life-like movement and balance, these flies are … Continue reading

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Kopter Absolute Stealth Scissor Review by Jim Sens 2020

In this video, professional fly tyer Jim Sens reviews Kopter Absolute Stealth Scissors new for 2020. Ultra sharp and small enough to get into those hard to reach spaces, these scissors set the standard for superiority. One of our customers … Continue reading

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Why you Should Tie Your Own Flies

Jay Nicholas’ Rationale for Tying your own flies. Although l began writing this blog thinking about people who are trying to decide whether or not they should learn how to tie flies, I soon started thinking that many of us … Continue reading

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Gob of Worms/Squirmy Wormie/Mini Squiggle Worm – Jay Nicholas

In this video, Jay discusses different materials and new hooks for tying a variety of worm patterns. San Juan worms have changed from your typical chenille materials to modern “squimy” materials that have lots of movement and catch a surprising … Continue reading

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Jay’s Chartreuse & White Hollow Deceiver Fly for Peacock Bass & Dorado

In this video, Jay ties a hollow deceiver fly using Chicone’s Fettuccine Foam. Using bucktail, saddle feathers, and flash….this is a big fly for big fish. Try different colors and sizes to meet your needs Hook: Ahrex PR320 4-6/0 Thread: … Continue reading

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Fly Tying in 1963: The way I remember it ….

nFly Tying in 1963: I was reading a very good online piece today, pondering the motives of modern fly designers, when I started seeing a movie playing in my head about the days when I was learning to tie flies back … Continue reading

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Hollow Deceiver Streamer for Chinook and Silver Salmon

In this video, Jay ties a Hollow Deceiver Fly for chinook and silver salmon. A great fly to use in the Pacific Northwest for Salmon. Don’t be afraid to swing it for steelhead too. Hook: Ahrex PR320 Predator Hook 4/0 … Continue reading

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Foul-Proof Clouser Minnow – Jay Nicholas Summer 2020

Listen up all you faithful readers of the Oregon Fly Fishing Blog. I understand that you might be tired of seeing Jay (me) tie yet maybe the one hundredth version of a clouser deep minnow. Well Let me tell you … Continue reading

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Two methods for tying tails Deceiver Style Streamer Flies

In this video, Jay share’s with us his years of experience tying Deceiver Style Streamer Flies. Here he show’s us two methods for tying this classic fly pattern. Materials Used: Hook: Ahrex Predator Stinger Hook Thread: Veevus GSP 150D Tail: … Continue reading

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Purple & Black Golden Dorado Hollow Fly Tying Video

In this video, Jay Nicholas ties a large hollow deceiver used for fishing Golden Dorado and larger predatory fish. If you’re new to deceiver style fly patterns, follow Jay as he breaks down each step tying these beautiful beast. Hook: … Continue reading

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Jay’s Enhanced Composite Loop Silveynator Fly Tying Video

In this video, Jay uses Loon’s D Loop Tweezer to create a beautiful dubbing loop to create a Silveynator type tube fly. With different combinations of colors, sizes, and weights this fly is effective just about anywhere steelhead may be … Continue reading

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“Sweet Juicy Steelhead Fly” Foxy Dog Variation – Jay Nicholas 2020

Join Jay NIcholas as he ties a variation of the Foxy Dog fly using OPST shanks, marble fox, hackles, and a composite loop consisting of Senyo’s Fusion dubbing and Ripple Ice dubbing. Become a better fly tyer by simple watching … Continue reading

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Deschutes Steelhead Yak Muddler Fly Tying Video

In this video, author Jay Nicholas ties a Deschutes Steelhead Yak Muddler. Skating flies for summer steelhead on the Deschutes River is what it’s all about. Having a steelhead take your fly on the surface (or just below) is what … Continue reading

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Jay’s River Muddler Steelhead Fly

In this video, Jay Nicholas ties a summer fly effective for swinging, skating, and fishing for summer steelhead. The river muddler is a fly effective on western rivers such as the Umpqua, Rogue, and the D. Watching this fly get … Continue reading

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