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Category Archives: Fly Tying
Fly tying tips from Jay Nicholas: Keep your tying area under control!
Fly tying tips video: If you’re like me, or Jay apparently, you lose your scissors. You spill glue all over your desk. These things happen when I sit down at the vise. But they don’t have to! Jay lays out … Continue reading →
Marc Petitjean Magic Tool demo for steelhead flies
Jay Nicholas shows you how to use the Marc Petitjean Magic Tool to create awesome steelhead flies. This tool helps Jay mix various materials, like Flashabou, Ostrich, Krystal Flash, Finnish Raccoon and Baitfish emulator — into a single dubbing loop. … Continue reading →
Steelhead fly patterns: MOAL Leech fly tying instructions
In this new video, Jay Nicholas shows you how to tie the MOAL Leech (Mother of all leeches), created by Derek Fergus. This articulated steelhead leech has excellent action in the water and a short-shank, trailing hook which means major … Continue reading →
Send us your fly tying video requests
Jay Nicholas wants your fly tying video requests! If you’re looking for a how-to fly tying video on a certain fly or technique you’re having trouble with, leave us a comment and we will get to work recording it.
How to tie a trailer hook on a string leech fly pattern
In this video, Jay Nicholas shows you two ways to tie a trailing hook on a leech pattern. In the first segment, Jay demonstrates his MOAL leech strategy, and in the second section he shows you how he prepares hooks … Continue reading →
Fly tying materials primer: Selecting feathers from a package
A little while back we got a reader comment asking how to select the best feathers from the packs of strung saddle hackle, schlappen and marabou. In this new video, Jay Nicholas shows you how to make the most of … Continue reading →
Fly tying materials demo: How to fold a hackle feather for collars
If you want to make great looking collars for steelhead flies, you need to fold your hackle. Tying the feathers in from the tip, and wrapping them forward, Jay shows you the best way to create great looking patterns. Jay … Continue reading →
Dark Cahill Wet with Hidden Bead: Spring trout searching pattern for McKenzie, Willamette
The Dark Cahill wet fly with hidden bead is an excellent searching pattern on the McKenzie and Willamette rivers in the spring time. The body of this fly is made of Uni-yarn, an interesting alternative for folks who have a … Continue reading →
Winter steelehad patterns: fly tying video for Gorman’s Caballero Egg
The barrage of egg-pattern variations continues! This is the Gorman’s Caballero Egg, a dead drift winter steelhead pattern that is very effective on local rivers. Check out our Steelhead Pattern Index for more fly tying instructions. Gorman’s Caballero Egg Hook: … Continue reading →
Gotcha Bonefish Pattern — Fly tying video
In this new fly tying video, Barrett shows you how to tie the Gotcha, a hot fly pattern for bonefish on the flats. Hook: TMC 811S #4-8 Thread: Tan 6/0 Uni Thread Eyes: Bead chain or pseudo eyes Body: Flat … Continue reading →
Killer winter steelhead egg pattern: The Lifter
This is an excellent dead drift winter steelhead fly pattern for Oregon’s coastal rivers. The Bead Head Lifter Hook: Gamakatsu C14S #4-10 Thread: 140 Ultra Thread Pink or Orange Bead: 5/32 copper bead Tag: Fine Fl. Chartruese chenille Body: Large … Continue reading →
Hareline Unibobber Fly Tying Contest Winners Unveiled
Our latest Hareline Fly Tying Contest, “Unibobber Patterns” has wrapped up. First Prize goes to: Bill Reinhardt Bill’s Lucky Bob Hook: 900BL size 10 Thread: 8/0 Uni-Thread Gray Tail: Moose Mane Body: Peacock Herl Post: Unibobber Hackle: Grizzly Second Prize … Continue reading →
Crazy Charlie Fly Tying Video — Classic Bonefish Pattern
The Crazy Charlie is a classic bonefish pattern. In this fly tying video, Barrett shows you how to tie the Crazy Charlie for flats fishing. Spring is a great time to chase bonefish, so get tying. Crazy Charlie Hook: TMC … Continue reading →
Fox’s Fertilizer fly tying video: Low-water winter steelhead pattern
Fox’s Fertilizer is an excellent low-water steelhead pattern for indicator fishing. Crank out a bunch of these egg patterns for when the water drops. Fox’s Fertilizer Hook: TMC 2499SPBL or Gamakatsu C14s #4-10 Thread: U140 Ultra Thread Pink or Orange … Continue reading →
Leech pattern for Oregon’s High Lakes: Speckle Bugger
This leech fly is a versatile pattern for fishing Oregon’s High Lakes. You only want enough lead to sink the fly slowly, so you can retrieve it at a crawl. The variegated materials give an illusion of segmentation, and movement, … Continue reading →