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2016
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Articulated Pike Fly

A great articulated pike fly with a mix of fibers, feathers and bucktail on a hook and shank.

Allison Streamer

Detailed instructions for tying an Allison Streamer.

Henderson Springs

Even though there were no big hatches, the fish were looking up. Terrestrials and Callibaetis were effective when presented near a rising fish.

Sayulita Chronicles - Episode 2

Picking up where we left off in Episode 1, the Howler crew and Ambassadors are back in paradise of Sayulita, Mexico.

Sayulita Chronicles - Episode 1

Earlier this year, the Howler crew and Ambassadors headed down to Sayulita, Mexico for our latest pilgrimage to chase the sun.

Spring on the coast

It's almost become a tradition that I do a springtime gallery every year, and once again I have been digging in the image archives.

International Ace of Spades

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Royal Wulff

The Royal Wulff is THE classic dry fly. Even a non fly fisherman can recognize this iconic pattern. The Royal Wulff does not imitate a specific insect.

Corran Buzzer

To tie the Corran buzzer fly pattern you will need: 12-16 sized hooks Black tying silk White Antron Mirage tinsel

Matt's Egg Fly

Materials to tie Matt's Egg Fly: Size 10 grub hook 3.2mm brass bead hot orange Peach or yellow egg yarn White tying silk

Pippa and Els Go Fishing!

Pippa's first fish!

Bass Fishing in Florida

Using my favorite frog for bass in Florida. Nice day.

Black Pheasant Tail Midge Pupa

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Mega Prince Nymph

The Mega Prince bares little resemblance to its predecessor, though they have one major quality in common...they both catch fish!

The Martian

I tie an articulated streamer pattern I designed for Brown trout and Smallies. For fly orders head to my website. Soundtracks: Artist: Attack Attack Songs:

Jungle Cock Beetle

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April Fools

Fly fishing for sea trout on the Swedish west coast.

Pancora Crab

Fly tying video insrtuctions for an imitation of a Pancora crab from Patagonia Artgentina by Ruben Martin

Finding Wonder

When was the last time you were truly in awe, completely astonished at the brilliance of it all? For many of us, the predictability of adulthood has dulled our sense of wonder.

Perrault's Standard

This might not look like the most exciting book I own. It isn't valuable. It isn't particularly beautiful either – rather ugly actually. Still it's one of the gems in my collection.

Clan Chief Muddler

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Gray Hackle Yellow

Catskill Dry Fly Dressing: Hook: Gamakatsu F11b #14 Tail: Grizzly Cock Fiber Body: Yellow Seal Fur Ribbing: Gold Oval Tinsel Hackles: Two Grizzly Hackles

Sea House

Spring 2016 fly fishing in the fjords

Kaleidoscope Midge

Detailed instructions for tying a Kaleidoscope Midge.

Tying the Quill Gordon with Davie McPhail

Materials Used; Hook, Fulling Mill All Purpose Medium size 12 Thread, Uni-8/0 Grey Tail, Barred Wood Duck Rib, Fine Gold Wire

The Half Haul

Recent historical research into the first writings on fly fishing has revealed the origins of the double haul, by researches called the Ur-haul or the half haul

Putah Creek Fly Fishing

Northern CA Trophy Trout Fishery. Putah Creek is one of the premier trophy trout fisheries in Northern, CA.

Green Drake

Green Drake originated by Carrie Stevens and tied by Stanley Williams Tied by: Stanley Williams Originated by: Carrie G. Stevens Green Drake Streamer...

Toc Toc

Fishing dark water

Kamchatka

Field testing LOOP Cross SX rods rods during late Fall in the extreme conditions of Kamchatka, Russia.

Aero Dry Winged Midge

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Steelhead fly

Steelhead fly for Santa Cruz in Argentina fly tying instructions

Zonker tube bait

Bait lure minnow for fly fishing, baitcast and spinning.

San Juan beetle

Realistic and simple San Juan beetle

Stone Copper Legs

Realistic stonefly nymph for fishing

Dragon fly nymph

Realistic dragon fly nymph tying instruction

Swedish Sportfishing show 2016

A short report from this years Swedish Sportfishing show in Stockholm.

Classic Nymph Pattern

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Light Haystack

Light Haystack, a fly invented by Fran Betters, considered the precursor of compara-dun,developed later by Al Caucci and Bob Nastasi.

Ken's Beadhead Caddis Pupa

Hook: Std Wet/Nymph #12 - #18 Thread: Black Body: green Acrylic Hair Band Thorax: Olive Dubbing Hackle: Partridge Head: Olive Dubbing

Stuck in its Shuck Caddis

Hook: Std Dry #12 - # 18 Thread: Tan Shuck: Olive / Brown Poly Yarn Body: Olive Dubbing Wing: Deer Hair Hackle: Partridge

People We Met: The Crew from Bow River Troutfitters

The first episode of our TV show is coming real soon! On April 5th, tune in on Unis TV at 7:30pm to follow our adventure out West with the crew from Bow River Troutfitters.

My Place of Solace

Every fisherman forget the annoyances when he lives in the uncontaminated nature. (2015) fisherman: Umberto Righetti director: Paolo Concari

Unplugged on the Fly

In today's plugged in fast paced world, kids often miss out on connecting with nature.

Rosenbauer's Rabbit's Foot Emerger

Fishing emergers for technical trout is one of my favorite parts of fly fishing, and this pattern is one many turn to on a regular basis.

Soft Hackle Pheasant Tail

Like many others, I enjoy tying and fishing patterns that offer versatility, and the Soft Hackle Pheasant Tail is one that fits that criteria!

The need for fly fishing for trout

We all know the feeling. Your buddy is out having a great time fly fishing for trout. Your're at home, working, being a parent. You desperately want to go.

Attatching the tail

Attaching bigstreamer tails to a hook the right way.

Shadows of Silver - New Zealand

Join Hamish Carnachan and myself on an over-nighter into a remote, lower North Island stream.

Flyfishing in Lapland, Sweden

This video is filmed in Lapland up in the north of Sweden. A week of heavy rain, strong winds, high water and lots of mosquitos……but who cares when you go flyfishing.

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