Category Archives: Fly Tying

Is the Hair Feather Craze Over?

Feather inventories across the country are returning to more normal levels. This is great news for the fly tier. If you been holding out for a really cool Barred Ginger or Natural Dun this is the time to come to … Continue reading

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Tarantula Leg Rattle Crab Fly Tying Video

This pattern was killer this year in the Bahamas. The lead eyed version was great for fish cruising in knee high and deeper water. The fly was really durable and matched up well to a variety of smaller crabs inhabiting … Continue reading

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Bass Bunny Baitfish Fly Tying Video

Barrett’s Bunny Baitfish has taken a wide variety of fish from Snook to Wahoo. The version in this video is aimed at Largemouth Bass. Using new Clear Cure Goo resin and eyes the pattern is easily finished with a durable … Continue reading

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March Brown Exciter Fly Tying Video

It has been a few years, maybe more than a few, since I have really focused on fishing the McKenzie. The old memory banks are full to the brim, however, with wonderful days spent fishing the Mack from Bellinger clear … Continue reading

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Ice Dub March Brown Emerger Fly Tying Video

March Browns are still coming off the water this spring, and the McKenzie is on the drop and fishable. Tie a few of these up and head out there. Ice Dub March Brown Emerger Hook: TMC 3761 # 12 Thread: … Continue reading

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Fire Tiger Kingtruders

Monday night is party night around here. Tuesday through Friday can get pretty silly, too. And party nights in Eugene often involve feverish fly tying. We drink too much, we smoke & chew too much, we re-tell our favorite fish … Continue reading

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Spey Iron Winter Steelhead Fly Series – Super Skunk Fly Tying Video

The Super Skunk fly was born from the simple fact that I could not find a bright red Arctic Fox Tail to suit my discerning eye. I wanted a tail that would “pop” on a chartreuse tipped winter steelhead fly. … Continue reading

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Whackin’ Tandem Tubes

Okay, you sickos, don’t get all excited. I’m talking about steelhead flies here. Specifically, I’m talking about a class of modern steelhead fly called Tandem Tubes, the inventions of two esteemed tyers, Brian Silvey and Bob Quigley. Like most of … Continue reading

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Spey Iron Winter Steelhead Fly Series – Coastal Blue

This is a gently hued fly that just fishes and fishes. I think that the effectiveness of these flies is their subtlety. The Whiting Coq De Leon is a feather that I only discovered in the last few years, and … Continue reading

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Clear Cure Goo Red Butt Burgandy Chironomid Fly Tying Video

The third video of our Clear Cure Goo Chironomid series, demonstrating how to tie deadly, durable and easy to tie Chironomids. In this video Jim Terborg uses Clear Cure Goo, flashy materials, and markers to create a multicolored midge pattern … Continue reading

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Best Steelhead Egg Patterns – Pearly Pink Egg Dart

This steelhead egg fly pattern looks a lot like Darian Hyde’s Steelhead Dart. The Pearly Pink Egg Dart fly is weighted well with the lead eyes, but you may substitute a wide variety of dumbbell eyes that are of brass … Continue reading

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Perfect Steelhead Stonefly Nymph – McKenzie Golden Stone

The effectiveness of this steelhead stonefly nymph is not limited to our backyard, but it is deadly hot on the McKenzie, Deschutes, and Rogue. As such, I would be willing to bet a dozen Squidros to a Dozen parachute Adams … Continue reading

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Best Steelhead Egg Patterns – TRD (The Real Deal)

Love em’, hate em’ or ignore them. Egg fly patterns are always on the menu for steelhead, summer, winter, spring and fall. Fly fishers who target steelhead that are feeding selectively on eggs from a specific redd or spawning bar … Continue reading

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Best Steelhead Egg Patterns – BEE (Best Egg Ever)

This Steelhead Egg seems too simple to be effective, but that may be why it is so darn effective. The fly is small and combines a hint of orange and pink, both great steelhead egg colors. The Bead of choice … Continue reading

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Best Steelhead Egg Patterns – Low Water Wiggle Egg

Here is the scenario. Low clear water; maybe low cold clear water. The steelhead are there but they are alert to any movement they might detect along the riverbanks. They may or may not be actively feeding on loose eggs … Continue reading

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