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2019
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Troth Super Skater

This skater pattern from Al Troth is a simple pattern but demands a little practice. Only two small clumps of elk rump hair tied back to back make this almost unsinkable.

Quill Cul Midge

This is a quick and simple midge emerger that works well all year round.

Suorkejokk

Fishing for mountain trout at night.

Burn After Fishing Muddler

If you are out after attracting bigger trout the BAF is a good 'go-to' pattern for searching water.

Ultra Quick Mayfly Nymph

Something for the weekend! A quick semi realistic generic mayfly nymph, that can be tied in various colours and sizes to match the hatch.

Slim Jim Stone

A quick and easy sparsely dressed adult stone fly that works well for both the early and late season hatches of needle fly.

Pliva Shuttlecock

In this fly tying tutorial, we welcome guest tier Devin Olsen of Tactical Fly Fisher. Devin is an accomplished fly fisherman and tier, plus a current member of Fly Fishing Team USA.

Copper John Pheasant Tail

This slender little pheasant tail with a copper wire abdomen is a combination of two classics. A great pattern for a generic nymph, that is easy to tie, in even the smallest sizes.

Wally Wing Hatch Matcher

A very simple, but semi realistic pattern that has only two materials, natural mallard flank feathers and a single blue dun CDC hackle.

Polish Woven Nymph

Simple but Deadly Hook: Knapek P Thread: UNI Trico Underbody: UNI Underbody White Body: UNI Yarn Ribbing: monofilament Thorax: Spectra dubbing

Ally Shrimp/Temple Dog

Materials Used; Tube, US Silver 13mm and Clear Inner Tubing Thread, Uni-8/0 Fire Orange Rib, Oval Silver Tinsel Body. Chinese Red and Black Uni-Floss

Trout fishing in the Best Water ever!

2nd day Fishing The Hydro canals in the south island of New Zealand. big brown trout caught on the old fly fishing rod, and a few smaller rainbows

Today’s Fly

Over the years I have collected a ton of flies, tied by all kinds of tyers. I have started publishing pictures of of these flies.

Creative GeWe Wet Flies

A wonderful little book with Belgian Geert Werbrouck's beautiful wet flies. Lots of pictures, lots of patterns, lots of tying and material tips.

V-wing

Wayne Luallen shows how to tie Eric Otzinger's V-wing, splitting a hackle, and shows various flies utilizing the technique.

Tapering dubbing on a Compara Dun

Wayne Luallen shows how to get the proper body taper on a Compara Dun dry fly.

Compara Dun/Sparkle Dun Wing

Wayne Luallen demonstrates how to get a deer hair wing to sit right on a Compara Dun or a Sparkle Dun dry fly.

Where to tie on a dry fly hackle

Wayne Luallen provides a little tip on tying in dry fly hackle to get the barbs to behave.

Fly tying thread types

Wayne Luallen covers various types of fly tying thread, materials, thicknesses and applications.

Scales on hair and fur

Wayne Luallen explains why natural fur dubs better than synthetics and how a blend might be a solution to getting some sparkle into your dubbing.

Feather selection from a rooster cape

Wayne Luallen shows the various hackle types and qualities that can be picked from a rooster cape.

Dry and wet material color

Wayne Luallen demonstrates the difference in color between a material dry and wet.

Whip Finish with dubbing

Wayne Luallen demonstrates how to finish a fly with a furry head by whip finishing with dubbing on the thread.

All your book are belong to us!

A rather far fetched transcript of an internet meme* actually quite well covers my book situation right now.

Royal Coachman Wet Fly

Hook size 10 Thread Black 8/0 Body Dyed Green Peacock Herl with Red Floss Hackle Rusty Orange Grizzly Hen Wings Mallard Secondary White Feather

Loop Wing Pupa

A great way to add wing buds or unfolding wings to nymph patterns. Loops of stripped organza ribbon give a great impression of unfolding wings when tied into the thorax of pupa and nymphs.

Mickey Finn

Detailed instructions for tying a Mickey Finn Streamer.

How NOT to cross a river... FAIL!!

Fishing with buddy Alex on the Tongariro river, Exploring new water on a river we have both been fishing for years. Lots of nice rainbow trout caught on the fly rod using eggs and nymphs.

A cane rod on a mountain river

A couple days fly fishing in the mountains around Saxnas in Sweden

Jungle Bass

Crazy top water fly fishing. An adventure not soon forgotten! Enjoy, Dan

The Humpy Encyclopedia

It’s hard not to like a completely free e-book with detailed descriptions on how how to tie 12 (and then some) different variations of the Humpy. 80 pages of knowledge, tips and inspiration on a single pattern!

Shipman Buzzer

Thread Black Post Foam Cylinder ( Booby Eyes ) Ribs Holo Tinsel Dubbing Hare's Ear Black Mix

Hot Lava Bug

East to tie and deadly in fast water. A simple pattern that can be tied in a range of natural or bright shades using different colours of organza ribbon.

Adirondack Summer

Mountains, rivers, lakes, brooks and ponds. Loads of wildlife. A total of 6 million acres designated as "Forever Wild" ready to explore and fish.

Songo Smelt Bucktail Fly Tying Pattern

The Songo Smelt is a sweet little bucktail perfect for casting out in search of cruising landlocked salmon, brook trout and bass. The fly gets its...

Red Tag Wet Fly

Detailed instructions for tying a Red Tag wet fly.

Brown Goose Biot Nymph

Hook 2x long shank Thread Rusty Brown Body Brown / Mahogany Goose Biot Thorax Dark Claret Ostrich Herl Head Mirage Tinsel & Goose Biot

Cut Loop Nymphs

A great way to easily add multiple gills and/or legs to nymph or shrimp patterns.

Speedy Sparkle Purple Haze

Detailed instructions for tying a easy, fast and durable Sparkle Purple Haze parachute dry fly.

Peacock herl left barbs wound toward the bend

Wayne Luallen shows how to tie a peacock herl body where there will be a slight cupping of the material toward the rear of the fly.

Peacock herl right barbs wound toward the eye

Wayne Luallen demonstrates winding on peacock barbs from the bird's right side towards the eye of the hook.

Deer hair wing with butts covered

Wayne Luallen demonstrates how to tie on a deer hair wing on a wet fly in such a way that the butts are covered by the head.

Tying off material

Wayne Luallen shows how to tie off material in such a way that it's secured properly.

Antron shuck on Sparkle Dun

Wayne Luallen shows how to add a more realistic shuck to a dun.

Separating Antron and Zelon

Antron and Zelon yarn can often be curled and almost knotted and difficult to separate into thinner bunches. Wayne Luallen shows an easy way to get the strand parallel for easier separation.

Dirty Hippy Streamer

So, I know you've all been waiting for this one, mostly because I am very intuitive and in tune with the wants and needs of fishermen in general, but maybe all those emails, phone calls, and Facebo

CDC Chocolate Drop/Brown Caddis

Materials Used; Hook, Fulling Mill Medium All-Rounder size 12 Thread, Uni-8/0 Dk.Brown Tag/Egg Sack, Yellow Seals Fur or Sub Body, Dark Brown Seals Fur or Sub

Royal Wulff

Materials Used: Hook: TMC 100 SP BL {#10} Wing: Calf Tail {White} Hackle: Rooster Hackle {Brown} Body: Peacock Herl + UNI Floss {Red}

Two Bit Stone

A variation of my Two Bit Hooker Pattern the Two Bit Stone uses three beads (one Tungsten and Two Brass) to get the fly down to the fish.

Barr Emerger

The Barr Emerger is high on my list of favorite flies. A simple concoction of feathers and dubbing, this simple pattern is an all around great fly.

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