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Lucent Chironomid Fly Tying Video Instructional

In this video Simon demonstrates how to tie a super productive Chironomid imitation. This fly it relatively simple to tie, super durable and highly effective. Lucent Chironomid Hook- Alec Jackson Chironomid: Size 9 Bead- Spirit River Pearl White Hot Bead: … Continue reading

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CDC Hot Tag Jigged Nymph Fly Tying Video

In this video Simon demonstrates how to to a simple and effective jigged style nymph. The green/olive color scheme he uses in this video is perfect for spring fishing but this pattern can be adapted by using other colors of … Continue reading

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Hidden Bead McKenzie Green Caddis Wet Fly Tying Video

Simon demonstrates how to tie a Green McKenzie Wet Fly pattern aimed at imitating the unique caddis that hatches in much of the McKenzie and Middle Fork of the Willamette Rivers from late April until late June. This pattern can … Continue reading

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5 Bead Caddis Fly Tying Video

5 BEAD CADDIS In this video Simon demonstrates how to tie a simple caddis pupae with glass beads, turkey and Peacock Herl. This easy to create pattern is a great fly to tie in tandem with a heavier nymph or … Continue reading

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Tube Body Splayed Wing Salmon Fly Tying Video

In this video Simon demonstrates how to use Rainy’s Tube Bodiz to create a realistic adult Salmon Fly. This low riding salmon fly pattern is deadly on the Deschutes, Madison, Henrys Fork and many other waters that have famed Salmon … Continue reading

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Guides Griffith’s Gnat Fly Pattern – Fly Tying Video

In this video, Greg ties a classic dry fly pattern that has proven itself over time. Traditionally a wire would be used to tie in the palmered hackle, but to save time Greg skips this step hence the “guides” variation. … Continue reading

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Golden Stone Fly Nymph Fly Tying Video

In this video Simon demonstrates how to tie an effective golden stonefly nymph. This pattern does not employ a heavy bead, rather it’s on the “lighter” side by design. Lighter facilitates the “tumble” stonefly nymphs often go through in high … Continue reading

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Morris May CDC Emerger BWO Fly Tying Video

In this video, Greg ties a Morris May BWO emerger fly pattern using CDC as a wing instead of deer or elk hair which makes the fly pattern ride lower in the water where fish are more likely to strike. … Continue reading

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Peacock CDC Elk Hair Caddis Fly Pattern

In this video, Greg ties a Peacock CDC Caddis fly pattern that is a variation of an elk hair caddis. The use of peacock and CDC gives this fly movement and shine that’ll catch the fish’s attention. Fish them as … Continue reading

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Inverted Yellow Sally Nymph Fly Tying Video Instructional

In this video, Simon ties a small stonefly nymph that utilizes Hareline Tungsten Stout Bodies to create an inverted “almost jigged” style fly without the use of a jig style hook. If you have a bunch of standard nymph hooks … Continue reading

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Lance Egan’s Rainbow Warrior Perdigon – Fly Tying Video

In this video, Greg ties Lance Egan’s Rainbow Perdigon fly pattern. Different size hooks and beads can be used depending on water depth and speed. Do not be afraid to oversize the bead on a size 18 hook. You need … Continue reading

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NYAP – Not Your Average Popper Fly Tying Video

In this video Alex demonstrates how to tie the simple but killer NYAP popper. We had a chance to fish these in Brazil and the Seychelles recently and they are phenomenal to cast pop and catch fish with. The large … Continue reading

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Hareline Foamanizer Fly Tying Modules – Video Overview

In this video Simon gives an overview of the new Hareline Foamanizer fly tying bench organizer system. The Foamanizer is completely modular. It’s great way to keep your fly tying tools and supplies close at hand and ready to go. … Continue reading

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Jigged March Brown Fly Tying Video Tutorial

As the nights warm, and water temps creep up more and more, March Brown Nymphs become more active. In this video, Simon demonstrates how to tie a killer March Brown Nymph Jigged style. The buggy legs and slotted tungsten bead … Continue reading

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Northwest Fly Tier and Fly Fishing Expo March 10-11,2023

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