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Petitjean CDC

Jun 27. 2018
Monograph A massive book, solely on CDC-feathers, -flies and -tying techniques by Swiss CDC master Marc Petitjean.
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Wally Wing Dun

May 29. 2018
An upside down mayfly dun. This is an interesting pattern for those of you that have not tied wally wings before, they may look challenging but using this method makes it easier.
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Cigar Butt Popper

May 23. 2018
In this video, I share how I make the Cigar Butt Popper.
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BWO Hackle Stacker Emerger Fly

May 15. 2018
One of my favorite emerger/dry flies to tie is the Hackle Stacker or Paraloop style fly.
Video

Yellow Mayfly

May 7. 2018
Part 1: Body with Tail
Video

Popovics' Beast Fleye

Mar 12. 2018
Bob Popovics ties his own Beast Fleye - and it IS a beast!
Video

A Gill abdomen mayfly technique

Jan 24. 2018
A nice technique for making realistic mayfly nymph abdomen with simple materials.
Video

How To Tie an Intruder Fly

Jan 14. 2018
A sparse version of an Intruder Fly, this spider style Intruder only has one station.
Video

Parasol Post Technique

Jan 6. 2018
The Parasol Post is a technique I utilize often for a variety of flies (especially emergers), and it's one I recommend you add to your arsenal.
Video

Double slip Wings

Dec 29. 2017
How to tie the double slip mallard wings. Come eseguire le doppie ali in sezione di penna di germano.
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Sulphur Nymph

Nov 18. 2017
Sulphur Nymph - Electric Eraser Technique
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Latex Scud

Nov 18. 2017
Pott's Weave Technique

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