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Madam XXL

Feb 1. 2019
A simple tutorial for tying perfect bullet heads. This XXL variant of one of the great attractor flies, has accounted for at least 3 of my top 10 largest trout on dry fly.
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Lacewing Moth

Feb 1. 2019
Lacewing Moth/Passion Vine Hopper Materials Used; Hook, Fulling Mill Ultimate Dry Fly size 16 Thread, Uni-8/0 Rusty Dun Rib, Fine Copper Wire Body, Pheasant Tail
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Elk Hair Caddis Wing

Jan 26. 2019
Wayne Luallen shows how to tie an elk hair wing, useful for many caddis patterns like the Elk Hair Caddis or the CdC&Elk.
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Stacking Deer, Elk & Moose

Jan 24. 2019
A few tips to properly stack elk and deer hair by Wayne Luallen.
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Extended mayfly body tutorial

Jan 12. 2019
A simple but realistic extended body technique, that will give any mayfly dun or spinner pattern that little extra.
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CDC Elk Hair

Jan 10. 2019
Don't let this quick and simple pattern deceive you, this is a great pattern that should have a place in every fly box.
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5 Minute Bug

Nov 30. 2018
Terrestrial This little beetle imitation is amazingly lifelike. Using few and ordinary materials, Russian tyer Dmitri Tseliaritski makes it quick and easy to tie.
See for yourself.
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Klamath Skater

Oct 19. 2018
Marcus Mattioli at the Ashland Fly Shop demonstrates how to tie the Klamath Skater from Aqua Flies. Find all the materials used in this video on our website!
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Troutsman Hex Variant

Oct 13. 2018
A variant of a large American Hex mayfly pattern that has a couple of unusual techniques that can be easily adapted for tying Danica and Vulgata patterns.
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Super Pupa variant

Oct 6. 2018
One of the classic Scandinavian caddis patterns. Here I tie the original and the more modern winged variant.
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Stimulator

Sep 28. 2018
In my opinion, the Stimulator is one of the best flies for using as an indicator. It floats high, is super buoyant, and mimics a large range of bug species.
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Pheasant Tail X-Caddis

Sep 12. 2018
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
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Fluttering Caddis Variant

Sep 6. 2018
This quick CDC and deer hair variant of the original, will float all day long and then some!
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Improved Sofa Pillow

Aug 28. 2018
The stimulators big brother, a real fat boy pattern, that has more attractor qualities than you can shake a stick at.
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Elk Hair Caddis

Aug 3. 2018
The elk hair caddis should be a staple in all dry fly fishermans boxes, if they aren't in there already.

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