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2020
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Transformer

A simple but effective generic attractor. The transformer is an excellent pattern to fish dry when nothing in particular is happening on the surface.

How to tie a Freestyle Wet Fly

I have done it myself! Don't have the right materials for a certain fly so why bother? Well, you can still create a fly for catching fish by just using what you have to hand.

Hackle Tip Adams

Probably the most used dry fly ever! The great Danish fly tyer, Poul Jorgensen, recalled a conversation with Ed Van Put while fishing the Beaverkill, he asked what was the best fly to use.

Rainbow Buffet

Giant Stillwater Rainbow Trout Fly Fishing!

The Real Birdman

The Real Birdman - The story of Tom Whiting and Withing Farms.

Vicuna & Silicone Pupa

Maximising translucency using just two complementary materials.

Erie Steelhead Fly Fishing

Release Fish Porn. A collection of some slow motion clips of Lake Erie Steelhead being released. These were from fall 2019 and shot on my iPhone

The Atlantic Salmon Fly

Why review a 30-year old book? Well, because it's a great book that deserves some attention.

Flyfishing Gold River

Northern Natives

Welcome to Episode 4 of our Epic Canadian Fly Fishing Adventure. In this final episode, we explore a familiar river in search of more Bull Trout.

Saltwater Fly Fishing Cosmoledo Seychelles

If you are a fly angler searching for a phenomenal saltwater fishing adventure, Cosmoledo Atoll is the ideal location for you.

Slump Buster

John Barr's Slump Buster. A small/medium sized streamer pattern that can be varied by color and size to accommodate your style of fishing or area.

Cock Robin Dabbler Variant

The tying of the Irish Lough Fly "The Cock Robin". This tying is a Dabbler style variant using Vicuna Dubbing and Irish Golden Olive dyed Bronze Mallard and Grey Partridge

Easy Thunder and Lightning tubefly

Here is a very easy to tie tube fly based on the legendary Thunder & lightning.

Easy Tube Baitfish

A quick tutorial of how to make a super baitfish tube fly, using Pro Sportfisher fly tying materials.

Pearl Flexx nymph

The nymph can be constructed in various color variants and in various sizes. When using fluo materials it will be effective on dirty water.

Pheasant tail peacock nymph

Nymph effective for grayling. Made in sizes 14-18 mainly on jig hooks.

Chartreuse pheasant tail nymph

Fly tied in various sizes. Smaller variants will work for grayling and larger ones are effective for trout.

Hot Spot Pheasant Tail Variation

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Beast Fleye - Shanked Variant

Tying the Bob Popovics Beast Fleye takes a bit of practice to select the correct bucktail, taper and length, but don't let that put you off tying this great moving fly.

Chewbacca 2.0

The Rebirth of Chewy! For more details check the blog: http://www.norbertrenaud.blogspot.com

Yellow Damsel

A real quick & easy tie for a super effective attractor pattern. It also includes a couple of good to know techniques that can be carried over to other patterns.

Bruce Berry's Anderson's Euphoria Variant

In this video, Bruce Berry ties a variant of Anderson's Euphoria. A nice intermediate size fly to try for summer and winter steelhead. Thank you for watching!

DIY Airbrushing on Popper Heads

Master fly tier Charlie Craven shows how to use compressed air and markers to do custom paint jobs on popper flies.

Grunter

The Grunter is a bit of a beast of a dry fly.

Glitter Chromie

A big thanks to Ralph from Saskatchewan for sending the Dollarama Glitter Thread to me to take a look at. The thread is a great value at 1.50 for the 8 different colored spools.

The Better Bodkin

Have you ever had to replace a bodkin because it got gummy from head cement or UV resin? Have you ever bent a bodkin while picking out dubbing? Hate spending that money repeatedly?

Belize Buffet

Belize reveals it's amazing tarpon and permit fishery to us!
2019
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Wire Butt Bugs

Easy to tie and effective nymphs for fast water.

Brenda

Step by step instructions for a killer coastal seatrout pattern. Materials list Hook: Partridge saltwater shrimp 4-8 Weight:4-5mm gold bead Thread: tan 8/0

Particles and Droplets

In a universe where two realms collide there is something beautiful and mysterious hidden to the untrained eye.

Mikronimfa

Flexi floss nymph

Terrestrial Ant

A simple Ant pattern, terrestrial insects live outside the water.

Micro Deceiver

A video demonstrating how I tie a micro Deceiver fly pattern for sea run cutthroat and coho in Puget Sound

Best way to tie a wooly bugger?

The wooly bugger is one of the most versatile and widely used streamer patterns ever created. Because of this, multiple ways of tying it have evolved.

Stalking Bug

A simple little bug, that is not only great for stalking fish in clear water, but also a very effective jig to use when nothing particular is happening on the surface.

Chubby Chernobyl, Elevated

How to turn a strike indicator into a fly you can be proud of with master fly tier Charlie Craven. Great imitation for grasshoppers, large stoneflies and as the dry for a dry/dropper rig.

Hares Ear Wet Fly

Detailed instructions for tying a Hare's Ear Wet Fly.

The Midnight Mission

International Fly Fishing Film Festival Winning Feature Film 2019!

Big Brown Trout and Raft Fishing

Awesome Time fishing the second part of the Tongariro rafting with rafting New Zealand. Jessie managed a big PB brown trout and heaps more rainbow trout caught on dry flies.

Cormorant Mini Lure

Although a quick and easy tie, this is one of the most popular and effective mini lures of recent years.

Kamikaze Sculpin

Matt Winkler's Kamikaze Sculpin will nosedive, but won't snag bottom. It's a fast sinking, simple streamer proven to catch fish.

Amy's Ant

Tie a Jack Dennis classic with master fly tier Charlie Craven.

Dunkeld Octopus

Materials Used; Hook, Fulling Mill Competition Heavyweight size 10 Thread, Uni-8/0 Fire Orange Tag, Medium Gold Holographic Tinsel

Iceland's Ice Age Brown Trout and Char

You hear about the giant Brown Trout in the lakes of Iceland leftover from the Ice Age. It's just one of those trips I have always wanted to do.

Raft fishing Tongariro

Raft fishing the world famous Tongariro river. Sight fishing trout in crystal clear water!

About getting skunked

A part of fishing is not catching anything. If you're only in it for the catching, there's something you have misunderstood.

Magic Glass Caddis

A bright heavy duty caddis larva with a transparent abdomen and body veiling. Perfect for late season trout and grayling that are holding deep.

Suspender Midge

A size 18 suspender midge that has probably accounted for its fare share of fish over the years. Tie it in any colour from small to large.

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