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Category Archives: Fly Tying
A few thoughts on Guinea & Feather Collars
In starting this review of guinea feathers I’d like to share my frequent reminder that it it normal to find a lot of variation in the contents of a package of feathers. Far as I know, guinea feathers are strung … Continue reading →
Understanding Ostrich (a little)
I tie with a lot of ostrich and realize that things I take for granted might not be understood by all fly tyers. The fly tying industry competes with the fashion industry, the costume industry, and the auto industry to … Continue reading →
Flexi Tube Mini Leach Fly Tying Video
Bruce Berry of Pro Sportfisher demonstrates how to tie a really cool trout and steelhead mini leach. Flexi tube mini leach Tube: Flexitube 40/40 black Weight: Pro raw weight small Body: Black uV polar chenille Wing: Rabbit Strip “Tapercut” black … Continue reading →
Unexpected delights – totally random Product reviews
Well, it’s time to fish again and Guy Allen released a beautiful wild winter steelhead today and it is 11:08 PM and I’ve been up since 3:30 AM and can’t sleep and I didn’t get a grab but maybe tomorrow … Continue reading →
Composite Dubbing Loop Steelhead Fly – Part II
First thing I’d like to do is thank folks for your encouragement on our recent post on composite dubbing loops. Second thing is to note that I had a nice conversation with Ben Paull of OPST and thanked him for the … Continue reading →
Composite Dubbing Loops on Steelhead Flies – Part I
Salmon season is past me and it’s time to shift gears into winter steelhead fishing. Eeeeeek! What to do? Fish last year’s hot steelhead fly? Why do that when I can dive into something different and challenge myself by developing this … Continue reading →
Pro Sportfisher Tube Fly System Videos
Our sales rep for Pro Tube/Pro Sportfisher, Bruce Berry stopped in to discuss the many options for tube fly tying. In the following two videos Bruce discusses all the tubes offered by Pro Tube or Pro Sportfisher. Pro Sportfisher’s tube … Continue reading →
Reminder – Dec 19th fishing videos and fly demo at Caddis Fly
Quick reminder that I’ll be at the shop from 10-4 on Saturday to show ocean fishing videos and tie flies while signing books. I’ll be teaching a saltwater fly fishing class on February 6th too. Ill be sharing details on … Continue reading →
Fishing Videos Event at Shop – December 12 & 19th
Fishing Videos: Nope these won’t be the super fancy professional quality videos some folks have produced, just my awkward Go Pro raw footage from saltwater and a few salmon shots too. Still, a little entertainment on high water Saturday and … Continue reading →
Black Saturday Fly Tying and Fishing Videos
Had a very nice day last week tying winter steelhead flies at the Caddis Fly Shop and I’ll be back again on November 28th to share enthusiasm, tying tips, show a few fishing videos and answer anyone’s questions regarding fly … Continue reading →
High Water Fly Tying Demo Day Nov 21st
Ok. The rivers are high, the days are dark and it’s time to do some serious re-stocking of fly boxes in preparation for winter steelhead season. Jay Nicholas will be seated at the fly bench at the Shop from 10 … Continue reading →
Modern Pink Puff Bonefish Fly Pattern Instructional Video
The Pink Puff is one of our favorite Bahamas bonefish flies. In the video above we demonstrate how to tie a version utilizing the new Double Pupil Eyes and Wooly Critter Brush for the head of the fly. The micro … Continue reading →
Biot Body Mayfly Nymph Fly Tying Video Instructional
If you love the segmentation and realistic look that biot bodies give your fly patterns check out the new dyed versions in cool colors like fluorescent blue, fluorescent purple, fluorescent pink, and fluorescent orange. These make great tails and wings … Continue reading →
Undertaker Steelhead Fly Tying Video Instructional
The Undertaker originated as an Atlantic Salmon fly pattern and is now equally popular amongst steelhead anglers. It’s a great pattern to use on a floating line or clear sink tip on the Deschutes River in Summer and Fall. Tony … Continue reading →
Coyote Gotcha Fly Tying Video Instructional
The Gotcha bonefish fly pattern is an all time favorite. The Gotcha is a must have for any bonefish trip anywhere in the world. In this video the original pattern is modified to include new tying materials for the 2015/16 … Continue reading →