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Category Archives: Fly Tying
Mercer’s Missing Link: Fly Tying Instructional Video
Jim Sens is back in the shop to tie up a Mercer’s Missing Link. Jim says this is his favorite summertime fly to use on the McKenzie River and we pretty much agree with him. This one is tied up … Continue reading →
The Kreelex: Fly Tying Instructional Video
Jim Sens joins us in the shop to tie up The Kreelex. This is an awesome saltwater pattern but can also be tied in smaller sizes that will produce trout in your local trout waters. Jim did the hard work … Continue reading →
McKenzie River Frenchie Pattern: Fly Tying Video
Sure, another frenchie variation video. But we wouldn’t be sharing this one if we weren’t excited about it. With an ode to the Europeans that developed these nymphs, we tied this one in a disproportionate bead to hook size. It … Continue reading →
Equator Shrimp Pattern: Fly Tying Video
Years ago on my first venture to Christmas Island (The Villages) I was talking with CEO/Designer Morten Bungaard from Pro Sportfisher via Skype a couple of months prior to heading out. Morten said something about the shrimp shells and why … Continue reading →
Frenchie Euro Nymph Variation 2022
In this video, Greg ties a guide’s variation of a Frenchie nymph fly pattern. Imitating a mayfly nymph this nymph has caught lots of redsides on the McKenzie and Willamette rivers locally, but can be used anywhere trout live. Incorporate … Continue reading →
The “Big Flymph” Fly Tying Video
Bruce Berry ties up something called the flymph. Fish it however you want, it’s that versatile. I asked Bruce to give us a little history on the pattern and he had the following to say. I was introduced to that … Continue reading →
Purple Haze Fly Tying Video
The Purple Haze has become one of the most popular trout dry fly patterns in the world. Trout DO like purple, we find that’s not up for debate. Bruce Berry ties up this hi-vis purple haze fly. Tied true to … Continue reading →
Effective Trout Flies for High Alpine Lakes 2022
Each year I spend a lot of my time above 10,000′ fishing for golden, brook, brown, and rainbow trout. At these elevations trout have a very limited feeding season depending on snowfall. Saying this, trout are hungry and will eat … Continue reading →
Chubby Chernobyl Fly Tying Video
Bruce Berry sits down and ties up a must-have for this time of the year. Salmon flies are right around the corner and hoppers are on our radar. Materials used in this fly help keep it floating and visible without … Continue reading →
Fly Patterns for Sierra Trout Spring 2022
Preparing for a season takes months of prep and busy work, but I’m finally getting around to gear and flies. I’m not a great fly tier, but I tie lots of flies and try different things to experiment with each … Continue reading →
March Brown Emerger Fly Tying Video
It’s currently that time of the year for our local waters around Eugene. Fish it and fish it well! March Brown Emerger Material List: Hook: TMC1000 – Size 12 Thread: Danville – 6/0 in Brown Tail: Mallard Flank – Wood … Continue reading →
Pennington D Rib Stonefly Variation Fly Tying Video
Any variation of any type of stonefly has a special place in our hearts. The trout in our local waters just seem to find them attractive, no matter what time of the year it is. Pennington D Rib Stonefly Variation … Continue reading →
Surf Perch Shrimp Fly Pattern Instructional Video
In this video, Greg ties a variation of the Crazy Charlie/Gotcha Fly that he’s been using on the coast for barred surf perch and calico bass. Tie some up and let us know how they work for you! Surf Perch … Continue reading →
Klamath Mini Intruder Variation Fly Tying Video
Justin is back with quite a secret to actually catch winter steelhead. Just kidding. There is of course no guarantee when trying to get a winter steelhead to hand but Justin sure has had some good luck with this fly … Continue reading →
Lively Stone Fly Tying Video
Where there’s stoneflies, there’s fish. Hopefully.. While we tie these up in anticipation of spring fishing, here in the Eugene, OR, we can’t seem to stop catching fish all winter long with different varieties of stoneflies. Justin ties up a … Continue reading →