Category Archives: Fly Tying

In this video Jay Nicholas demonstrates how to tie a Tube Moal Leech. We love the Moal Leech for steelhead fishing year round. The Mother of all Leeches as it is know was originated by Derek Fergus.  The rabbit strip … Continue reading →

In this short video Barrett demonstrates how to tie a heavily weighted Hare’s Ear pattern that has worked for us on local waters and beyond. The pattern can be tied in a variety of sizes, adjusting the eye size with … Continue reading →

In this video Barrett demonstrates how to tie one of our favorite early season caddis patterns. We love this fly during those blizzard caddis hatches in April and May. But it will fish all year round in various size and … Continue reading →

In this three part video series Jay demonstrates how to use a tube fly adapter tool, how to tie a simple tube fly and how to rig your terminal end when fishing tube flies. Tubes have incredible potential for various … Continue reading →

Another storm is pounding the Willamette Valley and it looks like our rivers are going to jack up again. It must be time to fill the fly boxes. The water will be up when the weather settles out, heavy nymphs … Continue reading →

Having a variety of March Brown imitations can be key to a successful day on the water. On some days fish want a high floating traditional, on others they want a pattern that sits low to the water and more … Continue reading →

In this short video Jay Nicholas explains the how to, and why to, of creating your own dubbing blends. Jay uses a variety of Hareline dubbings including, Hare-Tron Dub, Hareline Dub, Ice Dub and STS Trilobal Dub. Finding the best … Continue reading →

Get ready for Tarpon season with this version of the ever popular Tarpon Toad. Barrett demonstrates how to tie a Florida Keys classic. Using the “figure 8” method and McFlylon to make a body. This simple but highly effective pattern … Continue reading →

In this fly tying video Barrett adds a modern twist to a classic and highly effective wet fly pattern. Spring time on western waters mean swinging wet flies for trout and steelhead. The wet cahill has worked for over 100 … Continue reading →

In this video Barrett Christiansen demonstrates how to tie his proven March Brown nymph pattern. Using UV Ice Dub to simulate budding wing pads and India Hen Back for legs this pattern is deadly. Fish this fly “pre-hatch” in medium … Continue reading →

In Jay’s latest fly tying video he demonstrates palmering Dyed Grizzly saddle hackle, selecting hackle for web and the use of Polar Chenille as a collar on a steelhead fly. Don’t be shy on this one, feel free to substitute … Continue reading →

In our latest video Jay Nicholas demonstrates the use of a dubbing loop with coarse dubbing materials. Hare’e Wiggle Dub can be used in more traditional nymphs as well. It makes a great Hare’s Ear substitute, adding motion and “bugginess”. … Continue reading →