Category Archives: Fly Tying

How to tie and rig tube flies with Jay Nicholas

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

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Chewee Skin Golden Stone Fly Tying Video

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

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March Brown Foam Parawulff

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

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How to Blend Fly Tying Dubbing

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

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Tarpon Toad Fly Tying Video

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

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McKenzie Special Caddis: Fly tying video

In his latest video Jay Nicholas demonstrates how to tie his version of the Green McKenzie Caddis. This high floating “Stimulator Style” Caddis pattern works very well late April through June when the McKenzie Green Caddis emergence is in play … Continue reading

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Jay’s McKenzie Guide Secret — Classic Trout Attractor Pattern fly tying video

In this video Jay Nicholas ties a classic attractor pattern resembling the Renegade. Jay’s version will float and fish like a traditional dry or swing down and across as a wet. The Guide Secret pattern includes simple, but proven fish … Continue reading

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UV March Brown Wet Cahill fly tying video

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

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Steelhead Zonker Fly Tying Video featuring two-toned barred rabbit strips

This fly was the hot leech last weekend, so here’s the pattern. Tied by Matt Stansberry, making his first appearance on the fly tying videos. With 12 collective days in our party swinging for steelhead last weekend, this fly hooked … Continue reading

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Barrett’s 1150 March Brown Nymph

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

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Jay’s Winter Steelhead Simplicity v2 Pink

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

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Lake Leech Fly

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

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Jay’s Winter Steelhead Simplicity: Fly tying video

In Jay Nicholas‘s latest fly tying video he uses Saltwater Neck Hackle to create a collar for his Winter Steelhead Simplicity pattern. Don’t be afraid to mix up colors on this great looking fly. Imagine a purple and black combo, … Continue reading

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Jay’s Green Rock Worm: Caddis Pupae Fly Tying video

In this fly tying video, Jay Nicholas shows you how to tie a Green Rockworm caddis Pupae, a great all around spring pattern all over the West. Easy to tie, great pattern to fish. Green Rockworm Caddis Pupae Hook: TMC … Continue reading

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Borden’s Special: Sea Run Cutthroat Fly Pattern

In this new fly tying video, Jay Nicholas shows you how to tie a killer sea run cutthroat fly, created by Hareline Dubbin founder Bob Borden. Jay also demonstrates how to select and use schlappen hackle, arctic fox wing, and … Continue reading

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