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2020
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Purple Perdigon

Very simple, very quick and very effective. A fast sinking pattern for use on the point or on a dropper above a heavier nymph.

Everglades Special

The Everglades Special is an EP style saltwater streamer fly that is a specific coloration. This is a popular color pattern for, you guessed it, the everglades.

Bever's Better Buckskin

One of my favorite free-living caddis larva patterns comes from the vise of Colorado’s Luke Bever.

Phat and Phunky Pheasant Tail Nymph

Detailed instructions for tying the Phat and Phunky Pheasant Tail nymph.

Spotting Large Trout in Private Pristine Stream

I was lucky enough to be invited out into one of the most untouched and beautiful rivers i have seen on New Zealand's North Island.

Fishing For Huge Trout in local river!

Fly Fishing the Tongariro river in New Zealand's north island with my dog Nala. caught both rainbow and brown trout on nymphs and dry flies.

Oystercatcher

The Oystercatcher taking inspiration from the bird,is a nice modern hair wing colour combination that has proven effective in Scotland and Scandinavia.

Squid Head Billfish Fly

This is a different take on the standard billfish tube fly. The Squid heads are from Ron Blair in Canada who has had some good results in testing them in South America.

Dave's White Widow

One of Dave's top 3 flies for Trout Spey on skagit lines. The White Widow Streamer is a great streamer pattern for trout and even warm water species. VIDEO BONUS:

Egg Sucking Leech Tube Fly

How To Tie an Egg Sucking Leech Tube Fly For Trout Spey and Steelhead - A quick and easy Egg Sucking Leech streamer for Trout Spey swinging. Trout Spey Fly Tying tutorial.

Black Hot-Spot Pheasant Tail

Great Pattern all Year Round, Hook size 14-16-18 Thread Black & Hot Orange Tail Black Cock Hackle Body Black Pheasant Tail with Green Holo Tinsel Ribs

Golden Hare Nymph

Hares are very good lures. The constructions based on this material are different and the multitude of ideas is unlimited. This version is mainly a guide nymph tied on hooks 10 - 14.

The One Trout Spey Fly That Started it All

How To Tie Trout Spey Streamers - The one fly that started it all! Learn how to tie one of Dave's very first trout spey flies.

Flashback Damsel Nymph

This is a great pattern to fish your favorite stillwater from April into November. I like to cast these over weed beds and close to shore reeds.

Fish Taco

Jeff Hickman's Fish Taco Fly is a well-known steelhead catching fly. This version is a slight variation of the original Fish Taco for Trout Spey and Skagit Fishing.

Trout Spey Intruder

How To Tie A Trout Spey Intruder - a quick and easy Mini Trout Intruder Streamer Fly. Trout Spey Fly Tying tutorial.

Spring Olive Emerger

Great Pattern for Spring & Summer Hook # 12 Thread Olive Body Yellow Hare's Ear Rib Green Tinsel Post Yellow CDC & Deer Hair

Delta Wing Caddis

A delta wing caddis with an interesting body technique that can be put to good use in many other caddis patterns.

Comet

The Comet with its classic colour scheme is a fantastic salmon tube, both for spring fish and the big fish in the back end of the season.

Fish of a lifetime! What's yours?!?

What's your fish of a lifetime? Is it that GT you saw on Instagram, the native brook trout a few miles from your house, or is more than just a fish?

Pheasant Rump Baitfish

This past fall I had the pleasure to tie along side Jason Taylor at the International Fly Tying Symposium (2019), where Jason showed me a pattern called the Pheasant Rump Deceiver coming in around

Black&Olive nymph

Very good fly for difficult trout. With its reflections, it provokes aggression and willingness to attack.

Oddjob

Gets down deep and gets the job done. A great point fly for euro-nymphing for grayling and early season trout.

Anthony- a fly fishing story

Anthony is probably only one grayling which has a name.

Copper John

The copper John really does not mimic many species of aquatic bugs. In fact, it doesn't really resemble any of them.

2nd Worm

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Devil Bug

A remarkably simple pattern, that shouldn't be underestimated!

The Monster Brown Trout of Thingvallavatn

The Icelandic lake Thingvallavatn has become synonymous with monster ice age brown trout. People from all over the world come to chase their dream fish. Many have their dream come true from the first cast, others go home empty handed.

Big Hole Demon

Is it a nymph, is it a streamer? Well the Big Hole Demon is a bit of both and is said to be the best fly for the Big Hole River.

Garry Dog

Ryan Houston ties the trusted favourite Garry Dog pattern on a copper tube a pattern that has accounted for thousands of salmon through the years

Leisenring Spider

Detailed instructions for tying a Leisenring Spider.

Bully Buffet

GIANT Bull Trout Fly Fishing! Hands down one of the most magical fly fishing excursions I've ever been a part of! Bull trout are some of the most amazing predators on this planet.

Exploring Ultra Clear water for Big Trout [winner announcement]

2nd trip with Alex in as many days, We headed to one of New Zealand's Best most consistent big fish rivers with hopes of good weather and some sight fishing opportunities.

Enrico Puglisi Bluegill/Sunfish

Bass love bluegills and other sunfish. This fly pattern provides a really nice profile for clear water situations or when the wide profile of a bluegill is really important.

Mallard Baitfish

Celebrating my birthday with a beer with you guys today!! Thanks for tuning in! This fly is a true killer! Cheers my friends!

Biot Strip Nymph

March Brown Mayfly

This fly is a mayfly dry fly and imitates a March Brown Mayfly. This is a great dry fly for fly fishing during a mayfly hatch.

Crackleback Variant

This quick and easy, but unusual attractor pattern is one well worth trying.

Bufordish Hilo

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Fly fishing for Sunfish

Last week Paul and I went out to kayak fish the Medina and had a blast. The water was super clear though and we could not get any fish to bite.

Willie Gunn

Ryan houston ties the original Willie Gunn salmon fly on a copper tube a fly that has accounted for thousands upon thousands of salmon since its invention and inspired many variants along the way.

Hammer Fish: Part 2

Hammer fish is a fly fishing film that takes place in the heart of the Louisiana marsh. 3 guys chasing after giant bull redfish with a fly rod.

Sight Fishing Big Trout in Ultra Clear Water

This was the first day back fly fishing with Alex in months, we hiked in to a popular Taupo river in search of big Browns on the fly rods, We found one! Chur

Glam Rocker

This little jig is a heavily weighted nymph pattern created by John Newbury. It features a nicely segmented body built with contrasting wire and a quick sinking tungsten bead head.

Braided Damsel

A quick and simple adult damsel with an extended body maid from braided backing line. A pattern that works wonders during the summer months on lakes with prolific damsel hatches.

Holo Pheasant Tail

A simple generic pheasant tail variant from basic materials, that works well, wherever-whenever. It's interesting how a couple of elementary adjustments can make a pattern so different.

Lee Trembler

Developed by Tweed ghillie Peter Lee, this tube fly is reportedly a good taker of fish when fished fast in coloured water. Materials list Tube: 1 inch copper

Mayer's Mini Leech

In this week’s episode of Tying Tuesdays, watch as Brady ties the Mayers Mini Leech!

Gone Fishing

Mauritia Kirchner has been fly-fishing since she was a kid. During nearly 50 years of angling she has travelled across the world looking for the best spots to fish. Ultimately, she has found it.

Gone Fishing

Mauritia Kirchner has been fly-fishing since she was a kid. During nearly 50 years of angling she has travelled across the world looking for the best spots to fish. Ultimately, she has found it.

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