Category Archives: Fly Tying

Veevus fly tying threads are not the only fine tying material the Denmark based company produces. Body Quill is a thinly woven body material that is perfect for small nymphs and dry flies. In this video Chris Scott demonstrates how … Continue reading →

Anyone who was addicted to the TMC 700 fly hooks and lamented the passing of that fine fly hook should pay particular note to these new fly hooks from Partridge, the Attitude Streamer Hook and the Attitude Extra Hook. These … Continue reading →

I know, some of our readers are begging for mercy, because three posts on Clouser Eyes is nearly too much fun to endure. True enough, but these Double Pupil Lead Eyes from Hareline are impressive critters and many of our … Continue reading →

Fresh on the heels of my post on new BalzEyes, this will be an abbreviated post showing a similar Chinook Clouser tied with new Pseudo Eyes from Hareline. Remember, these are hourglass shaped whereas the BalzEyes are a genuine barbell … Continue reading →

I realize that not ever fly tyer gets as enthused about dumbbell (barbell) eyes as I do, but for anyone who is similarly affected – there are several new options to dress our clousers with, so I decided to feature … Continue reading →

Yes, on August 3, 2015, the Caddis Fly Angling Shop has a very good supply of excellent grizzly saddles at very reasonable prices (most at $49.95). These make for excellent dry flies, buggers and wonderful wings on Intruders. Many of the … Continue reading →

Chris Scott demonstrates how to tie his Limeade mayfly nymph. The Limeade is a versatile mayfly nymph pattern that works well under a dry fly or deep coupled with a heavier nymph closer to the river bottom. Limeade Nymph Hook: … Continue reading →

Chris Scott shares his go to “searching” mayfly nymph pattern in the video above. Tie this fly off of a mid sized dry fly or go deep with a double nymph rig. It works year round. Pink Fuego Nymph Hook: … Continue reading →