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Driftless Cricket Fly Tying Video Instructional

In this video, Simon Stephen demonstrates how to tie a fantastic hi-vis cricket pattern. Tested this summer on the spring creeks of the Midwest’s Driftless area, it was his most productive fly he brought along. Locally, this fly has brought … Continue reading →

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Deer Hair PMD Cripple Fly Tying Video Instructional

In this video Simon demonstrates how to tie a Pale Morning Dun “cripple” fly pattern. This pattern imitates the PMD as it emerges, attempting to break the water’s surface meniscus. This half in half out or struggling mayfly is like … Continue reading →

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Rusty Spinner Fly Tying Video Instructional

In this video, Simon ties a “Rusty Spinner” dry fly. This fly pattern is an indispensable pattern in a summer angler’s box. It effectively mimics the spent Spinner stage of Pale Morning/Evening Duns in the West, and Sulphurs in the … Continue reading →

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Late August Fishing Report

Despite warmer weather and smokey conditions, trout fishing remains good. Recent wildfires to our East have left the valley filled to the brim with smoke and haze. The haze and smoke mimics cloud cover, and has contributed to good dry … Continue reading →

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Mottled Goddard Caddis Fly Tying Instructional Video

The Goddard Caddis is a classic adult caddis pattern. This fly pattern is high floating and versatile in terms of the variety of caddis species it can imitate. In this video, Simon demonstrates how to tie the Goddard Caddis with … Continue reading →

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NYAP – Not Your Average Popper Fly Tying Video

In this video Alex demonstrates how to tie the simple but killer NYAP popper. We had a chance to fish these in Brazil and the Seychelles recently and they are phenomenal to cast pop and catch fish with. The large … Continue reading →

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Jigged March Brown Fly Tying Video Tutorial

As the nights warm, and water temps creep up more and more, March Brown Nymphs become more active. In this video, Simon demonstrates how to tie a killer March Brown Nymph Jigged style. The buggy legs and slotted tungsten bead … Continue reading →

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