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2018
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Sophia Shrimp

The Sophia Shrimp is tied with fluorescent pink thread, organza and spectra flash over a transparent and reflective underbody of elastic bead cord and pearl tinsel designed to catch the light, boun

Rattle Zonker

Rattle and hum! This is a basic zonker fly with a twist. The fat belly on this version hides a glass tube with metal rattles inside.

All Synthetic Foam Beetle

Foam beetles have been around for ages, and there really isn't anything new here. In fact I am sure many people have used ice dubbing before instead of peacock hurl.

Comparadun

A little tutorial on how to choose the right deer hair and tie a comparadun wing.

Rusty Owl Variant

This quick little rusty owl variant is a great still water pattern, fished static during evening midge hatches.

CDC Micro Caddis

Detailed instructions for tying a CDC Micro Caddis.

Half and Half

Detailed instructions for tying the Half and Half. This is the first in a new series of Tim Flagler’s collaboration with Fly Tyer Magazine.

ESE Bug and The ESE Bug BWO Variation

This is an entirely synthetic dry fly pattern utilizing the EP trigger point fibers.

The OFFLY

The Organza F-Fly is a synthetic version of the classic CDC pattern.

No tsundoku here!

Stacking up fishing books and never reading them… not here!

ACA's Beginner's Guide to Fly Casting

A true beginner's guide to casting, providing basic knowledge of gear and casting, advice on how to get better, and help in troubleshooting.

Matts Midge

The Matts Midge is really effective for tailwater trout who are very picky with size and look of flies. These things really do look like little midges flying around.

In Our Backyard

Fishing BC Presents: In Our Backyard, Exploring the Trophy Stillwater Lakes Near Kamloops

Bane Todorovic Black Ant

Bulgarian Fly Fishing Fair 2018

Igor Stanchev CDC Tan Caddis

Bulgarian Fly Fishing Fair 2018

When real life takes over

The publishing pace on GFF has almost come to a standstill. Real life has stuck its ugly head in the door and brought paid work

Mop Hopper

Detailed instructions for tying a Mop Hopper.

Pheasant Tail X-Caddis

This is a variant of the original John Juracek's & Craig Mathews pattern of a little egg laying caddis. In smaller sizes it also works well when midge fishing. Hook: Ahrex FW501 #14

Dry Fly on the San Juan River

I have said many times that the San Juan River is not a dry fly river. And for the most part this is true. I mean you can catch fish on the dry, but usually you have better luck nymphing.

CuCu Nymph

Two different sizes and contrasting colours of copper wire give the CuCu its shape and name.

Crazy good fishing

There were so many fish in this pool! Spent the weekend fly fishing, guiding for rainbow trout here in the north island of New Zealand. Found a spare moment to film a video.

Swinging Flies for FISH!

I have a lot of work on at the moment so not a lot of time to film. I managed to find a couple hours to fish and film a video on the Tongariro river and Hinemiaiaia stream.

This Simple Fly Saved the DAY!

Zac's last day Fly Fishing in New Zealand. We struggled a bit, but once we found the right fly we slayed them trout.

Articulated Rainbow Streamer

A while back, a subscriber and customer of mine requested that I make a large articulated streamer for him.

Jake's Improved Zebra Midge

In this fly tying tutorial, we're joined by guest tier Jake Adamerovich from Competitive Angler. Watch as Jake ties this killer variation, Jake's Improved Zebra Midge.

Bob's Bits Claret CDC Hopper

Materials Used; Hook, Fulling Mill, All-purpose Medium size 12 Thread, Uni-8/0 Black Rib, Pearl Tinsel Body, Dyed Claret CDC

Gold Invicta

Materials Used; Hook, Fulling Mill Competition Heavyweight size 12 Thread, Uni-8/0 Red Tail, Golden Pheasant Crest Rib, Gold Wire Body, Gold Tinsel

Grey Wulff

One of the classics. A # 14 grey Wulff and a tying technique that is well worth mastering. A generic pattern for many mayflies.

Yellow Sally Stonefly

A parachute version of this popular little stonefly with a couple of unusual techniques. Hook: Mustad R43 # 12-14 Tail: Yellow grizzle fibres Wing: Two light dun hackles

Hang Tight (Full Film)

Official Selection, RISE Fly Fishing Film Festival 2018

Fluttering Caddis Variant

This quick CDC and deer hair variant of the original, will float all day long and then some!

Olive Hula Gurl

I've been tying the Hula Girl for clients who want to target Steelhead and Salmon, but my goal for this olive version of the fly is for pike, walleye, and musky.

Fly fishing Peacock Bass Iquitos, Peru

Fly fishing Peacock Bass Iquitos, Peru 2018.

Dubbing Brushes

Dubbing brushes are very effective ways of creating dynamic bodies on large streamers.

Sulphur No Hackle Dun

A simple yet effective little no hackle yellow mayfly pattern that sits beautifully in the surface.

Pearch Poacher

Click the link below here you will find the full materiallist: https://www.flytying.eu/product/perch-poacher-10265/

Straggler Kate McLaren Dabbler

Materials Used; Hook, Fulling Mill Competition Heavyweight Black Nickel size 10 Thread, Uni-8/0 Black Tail, Marabou dyed Sunburst

Chartreuse Baitfish Fly

Materials Used; Hook, Mustad O'Shaughnessy size 1 Thread, Uni-6/0 Chartreuse Tail, Chartreuse Krystal Flash Body, Chartreuse Lite-Brite

Brahma Bugger

What is commonly called the "brahma" bugger is an improvement on the original wooly bugger due to its incredible look, and movement when under the water.

Foam Beetle

In this fly tying video, I tie a simple version of the Foam Beetle.

Dry Fly in High Mountain Creek

If you like high mountain creek fishing, and dry fly fishing, this is the video to watch! Incredible action on the fly rod.

Klinkhopper

A grasshopper tied Klinkhammer style, that has worked well for me and gives a lttle different presentation but a great footprint of a hopper.

Improved Sofa Pillow

The stimulators big brother, a real fat boy pattern, that has more attractor qualities than you can shake a stick at.

Plush Sedge

An very effective sedge imitation. A roof wing of textured plush craft foam tied sits on top of an underwing of ghost fibre.

Chernobyl Ant

So the chernobyl ant doesn't really look like an ant. I guess its closer to maybe a hopper imitation? Even that is very suggestive.

One of the Prettiest Fish I've ever caught

As summer is winding down, Karson and I headed out to target smallmouth bass on the fly.

Backwoods Brook Trout

"I spent most of 1949 in utero, gradually gaining awareness that something truly good awaited once I left the waters of my beginnings." A review of Frederick Prince's book.

Farquhar Bird Fly

Giant Trevally are a predatory fish that have even been known to eat birds. This video is proof that they also eat bird flies made from flip flops that wash up on the shore.

Chartreuse Salamander Popper

Popper version of my very effective Chartreuse Salamander Jig. For surface action with pike, musky, bass, trout, perch and other predators.

P-Quad Wet Fly

The P-Quad is a creation from fly angler and tyer Mark Olinger and is the genesis of a series of wet flies.

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