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Category Archives: Fly Tying
Red Bead Liquid Fusion Crystal Chironomid Fly Tying Video
Chironomid fly fishing continues to grow in the lakes of North America. Many of the patterns have a “see through” “opaque” quality that is hard to achieve with standard materials. In this video Barrett demonstrates how to use Liquid Fusion … Continue reading →
J:Son Simple Scud Fly Tying Video
J:Son Silicon Backs for Mayfly Nymphs Scuds and Sow bugs are perfectly formed easy to use wing casings and backs. Opaque, yet natural in color they give the fly a realistic look that is often important when fishing the smaller … Continue reading →
2012 Northwest Fly Tyer & Fly Fishing Expo
Save the date! The 2012 Northwest Fly Tyer & Fly Fishing Expo is set for March 9 & 10 at the Linn County Expo Center in Albany, Oregon.
Green Caddis Larvae Fly Tying Video
Both the McKenzie and Willamette Rivers get a nice hatch of McKenzie Green Caddis. The Adult is a huge bug see our CDC Green Caddis Video. In this video Barrett demonstrates how to tie a larval imitation of the Caddis. … Continue reading →
All Glo Chinook Salmon Comet Fly Tying Video
Have you ever walked to the spot and had a little time to kill before you could really see what you were doing. Glo in the dark fly patterns eliminate the need to twiddle your thumbs streamside! Give them a … Continue reading →
EP Tarantula Hairy Legged Tarpon Toad Fly Tying Video
The Tarpon Toad has become a “go to favorite” for anglers all over the world. In this video Barrett demonstrates how to use the new EP Tarantula Hairy Leg Brush to create the body of the fly. The Hairy Leg … Continue reading →
Extended Body October Caddis Fly Tying Video
We are very excited about a new line of fly tying tools and materials from J Son Sweden “Real Striking Flies”. We are just learning how to utilize these super cool materials and tools and will continue to post videos … Continue reading →
Bi-color Bass, Tarpon, Snook & Salmon Poppers
Poppers were a completely new experience for me in Autumn of 2011. Now I feel like my Gary Krebs Popper Jig Set and poppers are part of my normal fly line-up. This in spite of the fact that I only … Continue reading →
Updated Saltwater Fly Patterns Page
Twenty five or so flies you need to tie pool-side with your buff smelling like Banana Boat and Bacardi: Saltwater Fly Patterns. Sun and screaming reels are going to start sounding really good the next few months. All of our … Continue reading →
Fifty steelhead fly patterns
This week we’re updating the fly tying pages where we collect all of our videos. We started with the most pressing subject: steelhead fly patterns. At this point, we’ve tied, videotaped, and posted around fifty patterns, collected on this page. … Continue reading →
Egg Sucking Tarantula Hairy Leg Leech Fly Tying Video
Winter Steelhead are on the way to an Oregon Coastal River near you. In this video Barrett uses the EP Tarantula Hairy Leg Brush to create a leech pattern with incredible movement. We see this “buggy” “flowee” steelhead pattern working … Continue reading →
Avalon Crab Fly Tying Video
The Avalon Crab fly is said to have been responsible for more Permit being caught than any other fly in the world over the past 15 years. It does have quite a bit going for it, with moving claws and … Continue reading →
Hairy Legged Bonefish Toad Fly Tying Video
The Hairy Legged Bonefish Toad fly is deadly on small Tarpon, Bonefish, Mutton Snapper, Jacks and the list goes on. A perfect mix of movement and mottled color have fish turning their heads in saltwater flats environs. Using the new … Continue reading →
Sculpin Helmet Bunny Sculpin Fly Tying Video
Fish Skull Sculpin Helmets are heavily weighted head you add to your streamer or baitfish patterns. In this short video Barrett Christiansen demonstrates how to create a Bunny Sculpin with the new Sculpin Helmets. These are heavy duty heads and … Continue reading →
Nicholas Gold Tube Comet Fly Tying Video
If you have but one fly to fish for Chinook salmon, reach for the Gold Comet. Ok, this is clearly an over-simplification, but this is one heckuva good fly. Chinook? Check. Oregon and California steelhead? Check. Tarpon? Reputedly, yes. BC … Continue reading →


