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Category Archives: Fly Tying
Clear Cure Goo Blood Worm Chironomid Fly Tying Video
The second video of three demonstrating how to tie killer looking Chironomid patterns using Clear Cure Goo as the coating. The Blood Worm is a top producing Chironomid fly pattern in lakes all over the Pacific Northwest. Clear Cure Goo … Continue reading →
Perfect Steelhead Stonefly Nymph – Great Lakes Pink
Steelhead eat nymphs. They just do. Whether by instinct or hunger or aggression or curiosity, they eat nymphs along with rocks sticks, leaves, feathers, Styrofoam, and eggs. Scrambled mostly, if I recall the research. Great lakes fly fishers are deep … Continue reading →
Purple Steelhead Matuka Fly Tying Video
The Matuka is a fly style that apparently originated in New Zealand, using a feather wing over the body, to imitate bait-fish. Take that bit of history with a grain of salt, because it is likely that cavemen and cave … Continue reading →
March Brown Klinkhammer Fly Tying Video
March Brown Klinkhammer Hook: Daiichi 1167 Klink Hook #10-14 Thread: UNI 6/0 Black Tail: Sparkle Emerger Yarn Brown Body: Stripped Hackle Quill or Quills 2 Post: Brown Caddis Para Post Thorax: Micro Fine Dub Red Quill Hackle: Brown/Grizzly or Cree
Starlight Leech 2012 Winter Steelhead Fly Tying Video
Al Bunell was a friend and fellow fly tier. A man of personal class and exquisite fly tying skill. One of Al’s specialty flies was the Starlight Leech. This is my version of Al’s fly. Al left us behind during … Continue reading →
Frizzle Chenille Winter Steelhead Prawn Fly
This winter steelhead fly is an especially tasty fly in a series of a dozen that I crafted to update my traditional fly arsenal at the dawn of 2012. Prawn like flies have always been fascinating fodder for both steelhead … Continue reading →
Pink Kaufmann’s Dredger Winter Steelhead Fly Tying Video
Randall Kaufmann is one sharp fly tier and innovator. He is master at taking old patterns and blessing them with a make-over. This fly is one that Randall made magic with. It is like the Starlight Leech, the Egg Sucking … Continue reading →
Rubber Leg Nightmare Steelhead Jig Fly Tying Video
The Nightmare Jig has earned its place in steelhead history books. It is a secret – or not. It is super effective – or not. It is a must have fly – or not. No, I’m not being funny here, … Continue reading →
Fly tying expo tomorrow in Reedsport
Tomorrow is the Lower Umpqua Fly Caster’s 29th Annual Fly Fishing Expo 2012. These fly tyers are definitely worth checking out, especially if you’re interested in exploring the south coast and the saltwater scene. Saturday the February 25th Highland Elementary … Continue reading →
Hidden Bead Steelhead Jig Fly Tying Video
The name ain’t fancy, but don’t overlook this fly when tying or fishing for steelhead. This is actually a knock-off from a steelhead fly that was/is called the Sally Fly. Wayne Doughton, of Doughton hardware in Salem Oregon, developed this … Continue reading →
Clear Cure Goo Chironomid Fly Tying Video The “CCG Black and Red Chironomid”
The first of three videos with University of Oregon Professor Jim Terborg, demonstrating how to tie great looking Chironomid fly patterns with Clear Cure Goo products. The Clear Cure Goo gives the Chironomid a natural “life-like” glow. These flies are … Continue reading →
Clear Cure Goo March Brown Nymph Fly Tying Video
It won’t be long now! The March Brown emergence on the McKenzie and Willamette Rivers is nearing. Today we have a simple nymph pattern that works throughout the March Brown Hatch. It’s not super heavy so try it in shallow … Continue reading →
Hot Crazy Legs Steelhead Nymph Fly Tying Video
Continuing our series of the dirty dozen winter steelhead flies, this nymph combines the general idea of somethign juicy and crunchy to eat, a fast sinking tungsten bead, some wiggle, and the pink/purple color combo that steelhead have always responded … Continue reading →
Babine Special Winter Steelhead Jig Fly Tying Video
For those of you who are familiar with the Babine Special, a long time favorite winter steelhead fly pattern, this version of the fly may seem a stretch. But come on, have heart, and forgive a little creative messing around, … Continue reading →
Clear Cure Goo Chironomid Teaser
We have been experimenting with the really cool new Clear Cure Goo products and there are so many uses it boggles the mind. Chironomid tiers are going to have a hey day with the Goo! The flies below were tied … Continue reading →