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Category Archives: Fly Tying
Nicholas’ Random thoughts on fly-bench organization
Sometimes a guy just has to blurt out some ideas. Not particularly organized ideas, perhaps, but hopefully some ideas that will help novice fly tyers. If this sounds like you, the I invite you to view this video and see … Continue reading →
Thoughts on sorting Schlappen & Saddle Feathers
I often tie with strung schlappen and saddle feathers, and prefer to pre-sort these before I begin a mega tying session. In contrast with saddle and neck patches, strung feathers usually have a lot of scrap feathers on the … Continue reading →
Loc Tite – A Superior Super Glue for Fly Tying
As a on again – off again user of various super glues, I’ve recently found a product (new to me) that I find is superior, at least for my skill level and preferred uses. I was formerly of the … Continue reading →
Nicholas’ Review of Gamakatsu SL 12s, SC 15 2H, SC17, and 811S fly tying hooks
Hooks pictured above: top row left-right 811-S_ 3/0 – 2/0 second row left-right SL 12S_ 4/0 – 2/0 third row left-right SC152H_ 3/0, SC15_ 2/0 bottom row left-right SC 17_ 3/0-2/0 I have found a few hooks that I particularly … Continue reading →
Random Review of Fly Tying tools, materials and gear – August 2017
For the record, I’ve been thinking about reviewing a bunch of fly fishing related items for quite some time. I wanted to share my appreciation for a wide variety of products that I use on a regular basis. I will … Continue reading →
EP Brushes Help Make Super Baitfish Bellies
Many fly tyers have realized that various material brushes can be great time-savers when creating a belly on baitfish & streamer flies. I have been using these materials for several years and have found several brushes that all work … Continue reading →
Great Albacore Flies will be put to the test on July 21st!
But not by me. My friends will be charging out into the ocean offshore Pacific City at about 0445 hours this morning. I will have wished them all well, anxiously awaiting the return of the tuna fleet late in the afternoon. This … Continue reading →
Smallmouth Bass Clouser with EP Craft Fur Brush
Most people who are regular visitors to Youtube and the Oregon fly Fishing Blog probably recognize that the Clouser is one of my best, most favorite, gotta have some fly patterns. I’ll tie them with different materials, in different proportions, … Continue reading →
Tying the Glass-Bead Wooly Bugger Trout Lake Fly
This is one of my most favorite wet flies to fish for trout in lakes and for sea run cutthroat in the river and estuary. If you are an intermediate or advanced tyer you need not watch this video—just open … Continue reading →
Featured Fly Tier: Bob Erickson
#tiedwithCaddisFlyShop Bob and his wife live in a small, northern Vermont town called Craftsbury, spending much of his angling time at their camp in Rangeley, ME, home of the “best brook trout fishing in the lower 48”. As much as Bob loves … Continue reading →
Tying a Sardina with Guy Allen and Jay Nicholas
My friend Guy Allen is getting ready to depart (or may have departed already) on his annual trip to Baja and is planning on fishing this pattern. I invited Guy to join me recently and he kindly showed me how … Continue reading →
Reminder -TYING AND FISHING FLIES FOR TROUT LAKES—a fly-tying clinic with Skip Morris
We still have a few spots available for our Skip Morris clinic, give us a ring early this week to reserve a spot. Time -May 19th, 2017 5:30pm Location – The Caddis Fly Angling Shop – 168 West 6th ave, … Continue reading →
Flyman Fishing Co. Fly Tying Contest
Flymen Fishing Company is calling all fly tyers to enter their online fly tying contest for a chance to win prizes including a handmade Thomas & Thomas fly rod. Fly tyers enter by tying a fly that integrates Flymen’s new Fish-Skull Faux Bucktail in … Continue reading →
Featured Tyer: Bill Harsey
#tiedwithcaddisflyshop For those who know of Bill Harsey, he is a knife maker. He designs and prototypes blades, handles and all, and then sends his designs to a number of different companies for machining and production*. Not only does he make them, … Continue reading →
Jigged 20 Incher Fly Tying Video
In this instructional fly tying video Tony Torrence demonstrates how to tie the Jigged 20 Incher Nymph. Jigged flies are all the rage because they snag the bottom less, making them the perfect point fly in a two fly “nymphing … Continue reading →