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Anderson's Bird of Prey October Caddis Var.

Oct 5. 2018
The Bird of Prey is an effective year-round caddis, but during the late summer and into the fall months, the October Caddis coloration really shines.
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Svend’s Leech

Oct 5. 2018
The pumpkin spice thanksgiving edition. A short video showing me tie up a variation of a Leech and a Bugger using mostly marabou and flash to try and fool a fish.
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Micro Mop Fly

Oct 4. 2018
If you haven't had enough fun with the original, here comes the Micro Mop! This pattern has an application for many situations, especially those discussed in the video.
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OGN (Organza Gill Nymph)

Oct 1. 2018
The OGN is tied with stripped cream organza held in place under the body of the fly by a fine wire rib wound in the grooves of the transparent body.
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Status Quo 2.0

Sep 27. 2018
Here's an awesome gammarus scud pattern. Simple to tie, awesome segmentation and great movement and shine.
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GloBug Chenille Sucker Spawn

Sep 26. 2018
This Sucker Spawn is a variation of the classic yarn sucker spawn.
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CuCu Nymph

Sep 11. 2018
Two different sizes and contrasting colours of copper wire give the CuCu its shape and name.
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Jake's Improved Zebra Midge

Sep 8. 2018
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.
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Llandaff Larva

Aug 20. 2018
One of my favourite nymphs for when the river still has a bit of colour after rain.
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Barber Pole Nymph

Jul 26. 2018
A very effective nymph that is simple to tie using white and red organza ribbon to create a striped abdomen. A black glass bead for the head and a little dubbing for the thorax complete the fly.
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907 Egg Sucking Leech

Jul 25. 2018
The 907 Leech or 907 Egg Sucking Leech(https://www.alaskaflyfishinggo
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Evil Olive

Jul 6. 2018
This WD40 variation is one of my favorites. I like heavy flies for lead flies, and tying it with a Tungsten bead really helps it get down deep.

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