Category Archives: Fly Tying

Chubby Chernobyl Fly Tying Video

The Chubby Chernobyl is a high floating dry fly that works in a variety of fishing situations. It seems to represent Hoppers and Stoneflies best. We have found it to fish well during the Salmon Fly Hatch on the Deschutes, … Continue reading

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Mahi Sandwich Fly Tying Video

Tony demonstrates how to tie a killer Chinook Salmon fly on a Pro Tube Microtube. Using a Drop Weight and a Pro cone the fly has added weight. Add your favorite trailer hook and you are set. We like to … Continue reading

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October Caddis fly patterns for McKenzie and Willamette Rivers

The October Caddis is an evening hatch and is one of the most important insects for anglers chasing large trout in Oregon. Fishing October Caddis Patterns like Morrish Foam Body October Caddis has been very good, but it never hurts … Continue reading

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Anadromous Royal Coachman Fly Tying Video

In this video Tony demonstrates how to tie a classic wet fly with a twist. Designed for Rogue Steelhead and Sea Run Cutthroat Trout the Anadromous Coachman is a bit tougher and a bit heavier than the traditional feather wing … Continue reading

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Purple Slip Knot Steelhead Fly Tying Video

In this video Tony ties his Purple Slip knot articulated “mini intruder”. The fly is tied on a 25mm Senyo’s Intruder Shank but can be tied larger depending upon your water conditions and time of the year. Add barbell eyes … Continue reading

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Blue Boy Sea Run Cutthroat Fly Tying Video

Tony demonstrates how to tie his modern version of the classic Sea Run Cutthroat fly “The Blue Boy”. In days of old around the shop there was a hunt for the perfect blue Danville chenille. Often small samples of an … Continue reading

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Salmon Stringer Fly Tying Video

Popularized by Bill Nelson of Eugene Oregon this long Salmon Streamer Pattern employs modern materials in creating a killer bait-fish pattern. Senyo’s Intruder wire is used to attach the stinger hook of your choice. An up eye style hook like … Continue reading

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Red Ant Fly Tying Video

It’s prime time on the Rogue River for juvenile and adult Steelhead. Here is another classic “double” called the Red Ant. The best way to fish the Rogue Double Style pattern is to concentrated on tail-outs, gravel bottom runs and … Continue reading

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Foam-Top Steelhead Skater Fly Tying Video

It’s prime time to skate a dry for Summer Steelhead. This video demonstrates how to tie on of the very best Steelhead Skaters around. Two layers of foam, a green butt and buoyant moose hair this pattern stays on top … Continue reading

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Blue Fox Variant Fly Tying Video

Today’s Steelhead fly tying video is a fly we really like in the Summer and Fall Months. The Blue Fox Variant is a cross between The Editor and a Blue Fox Lure. Steelhead love it and will move towards the … Continue reading

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Rogue River Juicy Bug Fly Tying Video

Fall brings “half pounders” or one salt Steelhead into the Rogue River. Tony demonstrates how to tie a simple Juicy Bug pattern designed to catch these willing and exciting micro Steelhead. Feel free to use a single hook for the … Continue reading

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Green Butt Skunk Variation Fly Tying Video

In this video Tony ties a Green Butt Skunk variation. The flies design developed from wanting a “low water” tie with fast sinking qualities. You can certainly use a sinking tip with this pattern but a Scandi Head and a … Continue reading

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Steelhead October Caddis Wet Fly Tying Video

Fall Caddis are soon to be a key insect for anglers fly fishing for trout. Summer Steelhead, some that may have been in the river since May also dine on October Caddis. In this video Mike Brooks demonstrates how to … Continue reading

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New Intruder Tying Materials from Fish Skull and Greg Senyo!

Fish Skull and Greg Senyo have taken tying intruders to the next level with a line of shanks, articulated hook wire, and some other new products that just arrived in the shop. Senyo’s Articulated Shanks come in five colors and … Continue reading

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Shedlock Spider Fly Tying Video

We continue to work on our favorite late Summer and Fall Steelhead patterns. Mike Brooks shows off a fly he has caught fish with on the swing or dead drift. The fly has a combo “egg/October Caddis” representation that fish … Continue reading

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