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2013
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Bucktail Streamer

Bucktail Streamer Fly Tying Directions

#31-2013 - Edson Light Tiger Bucktail

Edson Light Tiger Bucktail - Darren MacEachern Tied by: Darren MacEachern Originated by: William R. Edson Source: Streamer Fly Tying and Fishing:...

Eric's Midge

Eric's Midge Fly Tying Directions

Fisheadz Minnow

Deer Creek Fisheadz make a very realistic minnow pattern. http://www.Deercreek.co.uk.

Triple Threat Nymph

This nymph is called the Triple Threat and this fly is based on the fly tied by Aaron Jaspers.

Mouse Caddis

Materials Used; Hook, Size 14 Grub Thread, Black Uni 8/0 Body, Natural Black Mink Wing, Elk Hair Horns, Summer Duck Fibres Thorax Natural Black Mink

Royal Lightning Bug

Hook: Grip 12804BL #14 (or equivalent 1XL wet fly hook) Bead: Tungsten, black 2.3mm Thread: Benecchi 12/0, black Wing: Krystal Flash, pearl (or chartreuse)

Angora Golden Simple Stone

Fly tying demonstration by Southern Utah Fly Fishing. Visit us on Facebook at http://facebook.com/southernutahflyfishing

WhereWiseMenFish in Argentina

A week at Kau Tapen lodge on the Rio Grande in pursuit of huge Argentinean Sea Trout.

FatBanger

Fatbanger is an articulated sculpin pattern. The fly doesn't really have an official name but is called what it is based on 2 flies I've done well on in the past.

Frank Moore: Mending the Line

Tough as nails, gentle as a poet, and determined as a badger, 90 year-old Frank Moore loves to fish.

Rattling Bass Streamer

The use of Marabou is very effective in large flies like this bass streamer. Use mylar tubing to ad things such as a rattle.

ChupaCamarón -- Shrimp Fly

Salt water fly flingers, this one's for you! In this tying tutorial video, you'll see how to tie this popular shrimp pattern.

Blue Wing Olive Nymph

Here is a great pattern from http://holsingersflyshop.com this Blue Wing Olive pattern is very simple will catch you lots of fish.

Stalcups' Gilled Nymph

Stalcups' Gilled Nymph Fly Tying Instructions

Atlantic salmon season kickoff!

After 6 months without fishing Atlantic salmon, we were very motivated to join the Martin brothers in New-Brunswick for the opening of the 2013 season.

Deer Hair Cricket

A favorite trout food they rarely pass up.

Hare'e Stonefly Nymph

Hare'e Stonefly Nymph Fly Tying Instructions

Harrop's Hair Wing Dun

Harrop's Hair Wing Dun Fly Tying Directions

Sparkle Half-hog

Hook: Tiemco 102Y #13 Thread: Benecchi 12/0, black Shuck: Z-lon, silver Abdomen: Ice Dub, amber Rear wing: Deer hair Thorax: SLF Prism, peacock

Fly Fishing For Steelhead

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Copper John bead head nymph

In this fly tying tutorial, I selected one of the most popular flies in the country: John Barr's Copper John.

Mini Bunny

#30-2013 - Family Secret Hairwing

Family Secret Hairwing - Robert Frandsen Tied by: Robert Frandsen Originated by: Dr. Edgar A. Burke Source: Streamer Fly Tying and Fishing; Bates (Pg...

Volume 3 Now Available For Pre-order

Volume 3 is just a few days away from being released. I'd like to offer pre-orders for volume, and extend to offer in include past volumes with a...

Genner Bug

There's absolute nothing original or innovative about this fly. On the contrary: it's super simple and has probably been tied in a gazillion variations before. It was inspired by some nice mallard feathers brought to one of our fly-tying and fishing trips.

Buying Deer Hair

In this chapter of our series we look at what to look for when buying deer hair for fly tying. Get the right material whether you are going to use it for caddis wings or for spinning bass bugs.

Blown out rivers and early season trout ponding

This is what happens when it rains for 7 days straight during steelhead season... last minute sick days at work and late night edits. The upside down fish is a perfect example of that.

Thomas Harvey's Legs For Days

The third fly in the Thomas Harvey series......the Legs For Days. I always say you can NEVER have too many rubber legs, and this pattern could allow an elephant to bungee jump.

UV-Buzzer

The buzzer I’ve tied is called the UV-Buzzer for 3 reasons:

#29-2013 - Improved Governor Aiken

Improved Governor Aiken - Jon Harrang Tied by: Jon Harrang Originated by: unknown Hook: Alec Jackson Blind Eye spey hook #6 8xl Thread: Black Benecchi...

Dark Hendrichson

The Hendrickson hatch on the Delaware River is one of the biggest hatches in the East. Look for the hatch soon. I know if you make it there you won't be disappointed.

Chili Pepper streamer

During this fly tying tutorial, I showcase my friend Tony Spezio's pattern, the Chili Pepper fly.

Epoxy Clouser Minnow

The best way to me to make a Clouser Minnow I used for saltwater and freshwater is the best fly I have

Corn Fed Caddis

Corn Fed Caddis Fly Tying Directions

Cobia O'Brien Fly

With the cobia season just around the corner here in the Lowcountry, Capt. Colt Harrison has just what you'll need...The Cobia O'Brien Fly.

Purple Haze

This week we are going to be tying a great dry fly.... The Purple Haze. It catches lots of fish and should have a place in your box.

Extended Body Sulphur Spinner

Fly Tying an Extended Body Sulphur Spinner with Jim Misiura. Using Deer Creek Extended Mayfly Body really helps with a pattern that you want a bigger body on a smaller hook.

Foam Dragon (Bluegill slayer)

This fly tying video tutorial shows a great foam bluegill pattern. It's easy to tie and floats like a champ.

First day on the river

Fly fishing for sea trout in Älvkarleby, Sweden. Music: Kites by Geographer, from the album Animal Shapes.

Catgut Caddis Pupa

Buying Bucktail

What to look for when buying bucktail, a cheap and easily accessible and very useful fly tying material. Learn how to get the best quality for streamers, saltwater patterns and pike flies.

Masked Marauder Stonefly

This is a great all-around stonefly nymph pattern. We're using the new Muskoka MagnaVise on this one.

Senyo's Slim Shady Steelhead Fly

Greg Senyo demonstrates how to tie his pattern the Slim Shady. The "intruder" style steelhead pattern employes various flash synthetics to make a flowing pattern.

Baetis Train

Baetis, Blue-Winged Olives, or just BWO. Whatever you call them, its more than likely they're the first mayfly to hatch in your area.

Lady Amherst Spey Fly

A not so traditional spey fly that has really produced for us over the years. A winning combination of Lady Amherst centre tail fibers and heron feathers!

Senyo's Artificial Intelligence

Greg Senyo demonstrates how to tie his pattern the Artificial Intelligence. The fly employs flash to create movement and a long profile.

Almost Gone Fishin'

The coming week I will be off fishing a bit. This year's first trip for me. My fishing sure isn`t what it used to be.

Salmon Fishing using a 6wt Switch Rod.

Salmon fishing in low water using a 6wt switch rod and catching a sea liced fresh salmon.

Bonefishing in Yemen

For years I've been looking at the Island of Socotra off the coast of Yemen wondering about the possibility of bonefish.

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