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2019
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Big Trout From High Country Lake

Yo what up gang, i filmed this video weeks ago with my buddy Alex, finally got around to editing it up. Fly Fishing the famous Lake O for huge rainbow and brown trout on the fly rods

Squirmy Worm

Likely the most popular fly for trout in the past couple of years, the Squirmy flies have had a big impact on fly anglers and tyers alike.

Fishing Oceanside harbor

The last time I went to Oceanside and fished in the surf I had some trouble getting any bites. I fished all day with nothing. But this time was different!

Microski - Micro Muskies off the Grid

6 friends float 50 miles of whitewater river in canoes over the course of 5 days in a remote, roadless wilderness.

Furled Tail Wooly Bugger

A great fly for bass! Wooly buggers have been used for so many species, pretty much all species have been caught on a bugger or a bugger variant.

Black Death

The Black Death tarpon fly is a true classic. It’s been around for many decades and has been a goto for anglers and guides targeting tarpon.

Hollow Surf Candy

I wanted to tie a surf candy, but with a little weight. However I didn't want to use dumbbell eyes, or a cone head as that will change the look of the head of the fly.

Parachute Adams

One of the true classics that works just about everywhere.

Floating Mayfly Nymph

A floating CDC mayfly nymph that will fish as an emerger with the tail and abdomen under the surface, the thorax being held high with the CDC bubble wing case.

Egg Laying Caddis

One of my little deer hair patterns that is super easy to tie. All you need is a hot spot tag and a deer hair dubbing loop, for an effective pattern that floats high and dry all day long.

To Early For The Tribs

And early season trip to a tributary of a Welsh river. Not much happening but a good time to be on the water

Nymphmaniac

Fly fishing using nymphs is probably the most effective technique for catching brown trout, grayling and most other species.

Cold Waters

At the end of the 2014 fishing season, five respected fly fishermen – Craig Mathews of Blue Ribbon Flies, Yvon Chouinard of Patagonia, Steve Hemkens of Orvis, Tim Romano of Angling Trade and Todd T

Chrome Buffet

Buffet Series Episode 3 - Winter steelhead are super large, aggressive fish that are truly in a class of their own! .

Flexi Bodi

An easy to tie extended body dry fly. The body is made by furling two colours of flexi floss with a length of organza.

Red Tag

Fly tying SBS and underwater footage of the Red Tag, one of the most popular flies in the world - and highly valued by trout and grayling fishermen everywhere.

Passion for Movement

When passion leads through life, everything can change and yet remain connected in a set of parallels. It won’t be the passion that changes but only the appearance of that passion.

Big Brown Trout caught on Secret Fly

Dustin's Secret caddis saves the day. beautiful brown trout caught fly fishing from the world famous tongariro river north island New Zealand. A couple rainbow trout caught as well.

The CzeGej

Thunder Spey Variant

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Western Coachman

Detailed instructions for tying a Western Coachman fly.

Girdle Bug

Tying SBS and underwater action on the Girdle Bug. In the box it looks like shit, but when you’ve seen it solid imbedded in the jaw of large trout often enough… well you come to like the bastard.

Fishing the Backcountry Solo

Solo fly fishing the New Zealand back country for rainbow and brown trout. Super fun day on the fly rod. This water is super accessible to all in the central North island.

Xcalak's Salty Buffet

Buffet Series Episode 2 - Xcalak is a small secluded fishing village located near the Mexico/Belize border.

Fishing the Jig Duo

Fishing a duo of a dry fly and a nymph is a great method for searching the water. The most popular methods, New Zealand and Dry-Dropper, both have some drawbacks.

Frozen Guides

Part 1/3 of our "Lifecycles" - Series

Damselfly Dog Nobbler

Tying SBS and underwater action of the UK classic, the Dog Nobbler.

Lunar Warrior

The Lunar Warrior was inspired by the famous Rainbow Warrior designed by Lance Egan. This version is tied on a Firehole 516 jig hook, but could also be tied on a standard nymph hook as well.

Half Pint Midge

Detailed instructions for tying a Half Pint Midge. A fly pattern from Blue Ribbon Flies in West Yellowstone, MT.

My Best Day Fishing!

Few hours to spare Fly Fishing on the Tongariro River. 3 Big brown trout landed and a few others missed.

Scruffy Emerger

Excellent Pattern for Spring & Summer, Hook size 12-14 Thread Light Olive 8/0 Ribs Holographic small Body Hare's Ear Post Natural Deer Hair

Fly Tier's Reunion

In this video, I give details related to Chuck Furimsky's "Fly Tier's Reunion," Friday, April 5, 2019. This event will take place at Seven Springs, inside their Sporting Clay's Lodge.

Sand crab fly

So I recently went out and fished the surf for surf perch.

Ragworm

A lot of you requested this fly on my Instagram post from the other day - so here it is.. Also i seem to suffer under a bit of cabin fever of some sort.. It has been a long winter!

Maroon'n'black Wool Leech

Tying SBS and underwater action on the Maroon'n'black Wool Leech. The yarn or wool leech is a simple, but effective imitation on leeches in freshwater and ragworms in saltwater.

Q&A on Fly Fishing and Fly Tying #3

This is my third " Questions and Answer" video for YouTube, based on the questions that you asked!

Tungsten Rainbow Dart

Detailed instructions for tying a mash-up of Lance Egan flies called the Tungsten Rainbow Dart.

CDC Needle Fly

Materials Used; Hook, Fulling Mill Ultimate Dry Black Nickel size 18 Thread, Uni-8/0 Iron Gray Body, Dyed Claret CDC Feather Wing, Natural CDC Feathers

The Priest

Materials Used; Hook, Fulling Mill Competition Heavyweight size 12 Thread, Uni-8/0 Black Tail, Dye Red Duck Quill Rib, Silver Wire

3M Minnow

A great little minnow pattern made from Marabou, Mylar & Mallard flank. It has worked well for sea run browns but should also be just as effective for browns and bows.

Fly Fishing Big Brown Trout

Wow i almost forgot how to upload one of these videos. back to my regular schedule Now. Quick fishing expedition after work resulted in this Huge brown Trout coming to the net.

Fly fishing the surf!

Oceanside harbor is a great place to hang out, fun eateries and great coffee! However the beach is also a nice place to fish. And there are jetties and piers that you can fish here as well.

Blue Assassin

The Blue Assassin is a fly created by Atlanta fly fishing guide Chris Scalley. It is a local pattern and a favorite for fishing the delayed harvest (DH) season on the Chattahoochee River.

BWO Buffet

Buffet Series Episode 1 - Green River's #1 Hatch. Utah's Green River is home to one of the world's greatest blue-winged olive (BWO) hatches.

Folding Feathers

Wayne Luallen shows a method to fold a soft hackle before tying it in, dramatically easing the barb control while wrapping a classic wet fly or palmer hackle.

Trailing Shuck

Wayne Luallen shows a simple way of making and controlling a trailing shuck for midges and caddis flies.

Conserving Thread Wraps

Wayne Luallen shows how to save many wraps of thread when tying off multiple materials in the same spot.

Whip Finish By Hand

Wayne Luallen explains how to whip finish using only your hands and no tool - and adds some tips on how to get these final wraps to lay absolutely flat.

Howard Norton Special

The Howard Norton Special is a fly from the popular series of Comet patterns. This Comet pattern was originated by Howard Norton of Sebastopol, CA.

Pink Worm Intruder

The pink worm is a go to steelhead bait, and I was looking for an intruder that would fish close to it. An orange but with pink marabou matches the color.

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