Category Archives: Fly Tying

  This is chapter 1 of 4 in my review of cement, epoxy, and UV resin used by fly tyers in 2020. I hope you find these remarks interesting reading in this time of the pandemic. If you stumble upon this … Continue reading →

In this video, Jay Nicholas ties a Duxbury Clouser Fly using Just Add H2O’s Flash ‘N Slinky Fibre and Fair Flies 5D Brushes. A classic pattern used for striper, bass, tuna, saltwater & freshwater fish, these flies can be tied … Continue reading →

In this video, Jay Nicholas ties up a shrimp pattern on the spot inside the shop. Using new Ahrex 250 Salt Water Shrimp Hooks, Jay decided to tie up a shrimpy pattern using traditional materials such as Ice Dubbing and … Continue reading →

In this time of self-isolation and Covid-19 challenges, my video camera is not performing to the expectations of excellence I would hope for. So as a special treat, and also for anyone who maybe is out in the wilderness and unable … Continue reading →

Sit down with a cup of coffee or a cold one as this video is not an abbreviated version. Greg ties a pattern that was inspired by the Norm Woods Special fly pattern. “My friend James sent me a picture … Continue reading →

In this video professional fly tyer and blogger Jay Nicholas ties a simple snook fly called the Snook Brush Tuxedo Fly. Incorporating materials from Hareline including the new Bling Rabbit Strips, Helix Flash, and H2O’s Flash Blend Baitfish Brushes Jay … Continue reading →

This post is a continuation of an ongoing series of flies that I’ve selected to share in an eclectic order, throwing down a  disorganized variety of patterns that will include high lakes wet flies, Metolius Green Drake Spinners, albacore streamers, chinook scuds, … Continue reading →

In this video, Jay demonstrates a custom blended dubbing loop using Loon’s D Loop Tweezer to create a fishy crawdad trout streamer. With different color combinations, incorporating weights and sizes this fly could be used for many species of fish … Continue reading →

Photo Caption The hand full is something like fifty packs of dumbbells, barbells, and hourglass eyes that Chris sent me to examine and research. Ha ha ha ha ha. I’ve been tying with these puppies for decades, although to be … Continue reading →

The Blue Beauty is what I refer to as a half Intruder in that it has but a single shoulder station, and lacks the butt station and narrow waist we typically expect in an honest to goodness Intruder style fly. … Continue reading →

In this video, Jay Nicholas ties a baitfish pattern using Bob Popovic’s Tungsten Jiggy Heads. Jiggy Heads add weight to get deep, eyes to look real, and you could use them for albacore flies, steelhead flies, salmon flies, just about … Continue reading →

This is the olive-hued jigged nymph in the three-pattern series.  Frankly, the olive hue to be in the eye  of the beholder, but trust that you can adjust the body and bead colors to achieve the colors that suit you and the … Continue reading →