Category Archives: Fly Tying

Silver Hilton Spider Fly Tying Video

Mike Brooks demonstrates how to tie a simple Silver Hilton Spider Summer Steelhead pattern. We like this pattern on the Willamette and Deschutes from July on through the Fall. Silver Hilton Spider Hook: Gamakatsu T10-6H # 6 Thread: Danville 6/0 … Continue reading

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Micro Polar Peril Fly Tying Video

The Micro Polar Peril is a Deschutes inspired Summer Steelhead Pattern. Fish it down and across on a floating line or short sink tip. Various color combinations using a floss body and Micro Polar Chenille look great. Using a Cautery … Continue reading

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Olive Garden Hackle Variant Fly Tying Video

In this video Tony Torrence ties his version of a Dec Hogan fly pattern called the Garden Hackle. The fly uses natural and very attainable materials that have “spey fly like” qualities. Tony demonstrates how to use a Dubbing whirler, … Continue reading

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Hot Head Summer Steelhead Tube Fly Tying Video

Summer Steelhead fishing has been excellent on the McKenzie and Willamette Rivers of late. With our run size nearing 24,000 fish over Willamette Falls there are plenty of Steelhead around. One of our favorite and most effective fly styles the … Continue reading

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Review: Favorite Tube Fly Hooks

I suppose that this post should note that my Tube hook favorites have evolved over the years, and next year or next week could possibly find me smitten by the bliss of having just discovered some new favorite hook.  But … Continue reading

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Profile Spinner “Mothers Day Caddis” Fly Tying Video

The Profile Spinner Caddis pattern ride low and yet is highly visible. We like it during the “Mothers Day Caddis” emergence on the McKenzie and Willamette, and as an all around good caddis pattern in the evening. The fly also … Continue reading

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Sticky Sculpin Fly Tying Video

Bruce Berry of Pro Tube Fly Systems demonstrates how to tie really cool sculpin pattern on a Pro Tube Micro Tube. Sticky Sculpin: Hook: Pro Micro Tube Orange Hook Guide: Small/Trout #6,#8, Large/Steelhead #2, #4 Weight: Bullet Weight Large/ Drop … Continue reading

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Mercer’s Micro Mayfly Nymph Fly Tying Video

Mike Mercer’s Micro Mayfly Nymph has proven to be a deadly fly when fishing in clear water with selective fish. Try it tied off of a larger dry in bigger Western waters when fish are feeding in shallow runs. For … Continue reading

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Shrimp Pink Steelhead Matuka Fly Tying Video

With little fanfare, this video offers a quick shot at Nicholas’ simplicity style of a very effective steelhead fly. This color hue is one that shows well in dark water, but I prefer to fish black in the lowest light … Continue reading

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Tup’s Indispensable Fly Tying Video

Mike Brooks demonstrates how to tie classic wet fly that fishes well during a variety of Mayfly Hatches. We like to swing it on a dry line and long leader during low light conditions. The Tup’s is deadly on the … Continue reading

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Foam Extended Body March Brown Fly Tying Video

This years March Brown Hatch has been a scattered and inconsistent at best. High, cold and fluctuating water are to blame for the lackluster fishing. While we are cursing the rain and water today we will be loving it in … Continue reading

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Pale Morning Dun Cripple Fly Tying Video

A knock down, challenged, cripple, emerging style Pale Morning Dun fly pattern from Mike Brooks. We like this fly late Spring and Summer all over the West. Pale Morning Dun Cripple Hook: TMC 100 #16-20 Thread: Danville 6/0 lt. Cahill … Continue reading

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Yorkshire Starling and Purple Wet Fly Tying Video

A classic wet fly pattern spruced up with a unique dyed starling skin. Swing this one anytime of the year on a dry line and long leader. Yorkshire Starling and Purple Wet Hook: TMC 3769 #14-18 Thread: Purple 8/0 Uni … Continue reading

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Pink Lady Dry Fly Tying Video

Mike Brooks demonstrates how to tie his version of a Pink Lady. This pattern fishes during Pale Morning Dun hatches as well. Tied in Catskills Style we like in when fishing slow water with picky fish. Pink Lady Dry Fly … Continue reading

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PMD Trigger Nymph Fly Tying Video

The Pale Morning Dun Trigger Nymph is an excellent May-July nymph on our local waters and most rivers around the West. It’s slender body and “hot spot” of Ice Dub are key features to fish moving to it. Try it … Continue reading

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