Beads

Flies with bead heads

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Josephine Baker Jul 1. 2021 Bead it This fly was originally a colorful bream fly from the southern US called Bead Butt or Jennifer Lopez. I transformed it to fit my needs and named my version Josephine Baker See the pattern here	Durable flies: Before you tie Feb 27. 2020 Tied to hold One key to durability in flies is to prepare a bit before starting - and choosing the right hook, thread and materials Read the second chapter here.
The March Brown Odyssey Nov 17. 2019 Variations My venture into the history and legacy of the classic March Brown led to a whole lot of variations over the theme Se all the patterns here	Frances Plug Aug 28. 2017 Salmon Behind the somewhat strange name hides a somewhat strange fly originated by Danish salmon guide Marc Skovby. An good looking salmon tube fly that's both easy to tie and very efficient. See how to tie it here.

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Video Pine Squirrel Collar Jan 18. 2022 Detailed instructions for creating a Pine Squirrel Collar on virtually any fly.	Video France Fly Orange Jan 17. 2022 This is a variation on the competition style France Fly.	Video 74-Worm Jan 14. 2022 Tying a simple and effective pattern with a hidden tungsten bead.
Video Favorite Bead Colors for Euro Nymphs Jan 14. 2022 Into fly tying?	Video Drop Bead Walt's Worm Jan 12. 2022 Detailed instructions for tying a Drop Bead Walt's Worm.	Video Bead Head Pheasant Tail Nymph Jan 1. 2022 The Bead Head Pheasant Tail is one of the most popular trout flies ever, and it works anywhere trout swim. This is a great pattern to learn for the beginning tier!
Video Swimming Crane Fly Larva Dec 26. 2021 Detailed instructions for tying Swimming Crane Fly Larvae.	Video Evil Olive Dec 26. 2021 Detailed instructions on for tying an Evil Olive. Subscribe to all our videos: https://www.youtube.com/user/tightlinevideo	Video Simple Golden Stone Dec 26. 2021 Detailed instructions for tying a Simple Golden Stone Fly Nymph.
Video Balanced Leech - Bruised Dec 26. 2021 Detailed instructions for tying a Balanced Leech in a bruised color.	Video Jaw Breaker Dec 18. 2021 Jaw Breaker Zonker	Video Mini McCraw Fly Dec 16. 2021 This is a crayfish fly I created to fish in South Texas. Here the bass love crayfish, especially small crawfish.
Video Bead Head Legged Hares Ear (but not really) Dec 2. 2021 This rather simple and easy to tie nymph works great as imitating stonefly nymphs, dragonfly or damselfly nymphs and as an all around attractor pattern.	Video Lightsaber Perdigon Nov 28. 2021 Tying and fishing a great grayling bug. DMC metallic embroidery thread and organza fibres are a great combination for tying perdition patterns.	Video Captain America Nov 25. 2021 Zero Gravity Dubbing Balanced Leech Fly Pattern Tutorial Materials: Hook: Ahrex FW550 size 6 Thread: Semperfli 6/0 waxed thread Bead: Firehole 3.0 Tungsten Gold

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