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Category Archives: Fly Tying
SLF Soft Hackle Fly Tying Video
In this video Jay Nicholas demonstrates how to tie a classic wet fly variation. We love to fish this fly on a floating line “down and across” style on our local rivers in spring time. It does a great job … Continue reading →
Possum Leech Fly Tying Video Instructional
Bruce Berry from Pro Sportfisher demonstrates how to tie a “taper cut” Possum Leech steelhead pattern. This fly catches steelhead anywhere they swim. Shrink the fly down a bit and use natural colors and you have a wicked trout streamer … Continue reading →
McKenzie and Willamette River Tactics for late April 2016
Cooler temperatures look to prolong traditional spring conditions this week. We have had a bump in water, although it’s already on the way back down (see photo). Water conditions will improve each day this week. Over the next few days … Continue reading →
Sombrero Baitfish Fly Tying Video
Bruce Berry demonstrates how to tie his favorite “Baja Baitfish” fly patterns. The fly has a great profile and is relatively easy to cast given it’s size. Sombrero Baitfish Hook: Gamakatsu SC15 1/0-4/0 Thread: Veevus 50 denier GSP White Tail: … Continue reading →
Understanding Holographic Flashabou (a little)
Here we go again, with my practical analysis of the flexibility and wiggle inherent in various colors of Holographic Flashaboou. The point of this post is to crush the notion that since this material is a synthetic – that we should … Continue reading →
Loon Products Jigawockie Fly Tying Video
Matt Callies (fly tying guru) from Loon Products demonstrates how to tie a killer jig fly pattern. If you have been following the blog over the past 12 months you know how much we love jig patterns. The most effective … Continue reading →
New: Pro SportFisher 3D Printed Baitfish Eyes
Hot of the presses (pun intended) are these amazing new Pro SportFisher 3D Printed Baitfish Eyes from my friend Morten Bundgaard. Size selection: is amazing with at least 9 or maybe 10 sizes from a HUGE 16mm to a TINY … Continue reading →
NORVISE Review – What to Purchase and Why
This is how the email usually begins: Hello: I’m considering purchasing a NORVISE and would appreciate it if you if you could tell me a little about the vise. 1. Is it really useful as a working vise? 2. Is … Continue reading →
Pro Sportfisher Tube Fly Needle Tutorial
Bruce Berry discusses the finer points of the three styles of tube needles offered from Pro Sportfisher. Additionally, he goes into depth regarding sizes of tubes and sizes of needles.
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 →


