Published Jan 1. 2001 - 23 years ago
Updated or edited Jun 27. 2019

Steve Schweitzer, GFF partner

One of the original founders of the Global FlyFisher.

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Submitted by Craig Dirrim on Sat, 2011-12-31 13:05
Steve - one of the g...

Steve - one of the guys I work with was in your shop last week and gave me some chick-a-bou for your emerger. That stuff is so good even dumb Nebraska trout are in awe.

Submitted by dennis baker on Sat, 2010-02-20 14:10
Steve, thank you ...

Steve,

thank you very much for your informative presentation at Jax today. i would very much appreciate any information you could send me or refer me to on the salt water minnows you had at class.

thank you in advance.
dennis baker

my email is sixweight@hotmail.com

Submitted by Bruce A. Tomaselli on Wed, 2006-09-20 14:19
Steve! I think the m...

Steve! I think the materials for the Tabou Caddis Emerger need clarification. I can't find the colors you have listed. Also, is the chick-a-bou and soft hackle 2 different purchases? Thanks

Submitted by shawn on Thu, 2006-03-23 20:53
Steve, Thanks for sh...

Steve, Thanks for sharing your hard work in leader calc. I am an engineer and it seems as if I am going to be plagued with being a detailed oriented person forever. I was inquiring this type of information form the local fly shops and it seems as if some do not appreciate the science behind it."just fish", they say! I understand the rational for stiffer material for butt and taper sections and softer for tippets. However it is unclear to me using your table exactly where the cutoff is. I plan on reading it once more as I may have missed it. But for now I wanted to send my thanks.

Submitted by Tad Englund on Tue, 2006-02-21 01:03
I downloaded leader ...

I downloaded leader calc about 4 years ago- is it the latest version?
Also, I have a formula for leader calc that is not on your list and would like to put it in but the program is a write only and I don't have the password, please help

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Article
Nov 26. 2009
A blast from the past Effective anglers carry a myriad of emerger-style flies to take picky trout during hatches. While there are many styles of emergers to choose from, para-hackle style flies may not come to mind first. Tying emergers para-hackle style is a forgotten technique not often taught and even fished less. We at GFF can't understand why!?! Read along as GFF partner Steve Schweitzer walks you through the
techniques for tying a para-hackle emerger.
Article
Mar 3. 2009
Diminutive Fish Finder Despite its diminutive size, this innovative wrist-watch display and remote sonar sensor gives float tubers and kayakers a truly portable way to find fishy water faster. And at a MSRP of $80 USD, the price point is wallet friendly too. Read GFF's review of this handy (pun intended) device which may
increase your open water fishing success.
Article
Dec 19. 2008
Quick Pattern Idea Perch and Shad are tasty baitfish that warmwater game fish love to snack upon. Modifying the classic Deceiver-style pattern yields a tasty fly that is easy to cast and won't tangle upon itself. Find out from GFF partner Steve Schweitzer the key steps required to tie 
a Polar Perch or Shad immitation.
Article
Dec 19. 2008
Music to Your Eyes If you play guitar and tie flies...you are wasting some valuable tying material every time you change your strings. Old guitar strings have something to make flies land softly on the water and jig just enough to tease fish into striking. Learn from GFF partner Steve Schweitzer what to keep from old strings and how to tie
G-String flies.
Article
Dec 8. 2008
Fish Green Fly Fishers are the original "green" advocates. We are active in conservation. We advocate catch-n-release. We support stocking programs. We even save the lives of bait(!) But there's more we can do.
Learn about 10 ways you can Fish Green.
Article
Dec 8. 2008
Crayfish Steve Schweitzer is at it again. He just can't stay away from those chick-a-bou feathers. Maybe it's because chick-a-bou is so versatile and incredibly buggy looking. After tying up four variations of a crawdad pattern, he finally found what worked best. See what he caught on his latest addition to the Tabou Series of flies and
learn how to tie the Tabou Daddy.
Article
Apr 25. 2007
Leaders The taper is the most single important aspect of a leader. This article tells you the principles behind leader design
Read more here
Article
Apr 25. 2007
Leaders In order to calculate the proper formula of a fly fishing leader, you need to understand the basics of leader design.
Read more here
Article
Apr 25. 2007
Upgrade! One of GFF's all-time most popular articles and downloads just got better! Download two new upgrades for FREE! 1) Leadercalc2007, enhanced with new formulas and label making features and 2) the all new GFF's Leader Guide, a 28-page PDF book you can use for your classroom or personal use.
Take me to the downloads now!
Article
Apr 25. 2007
Leaders What is the proper leader length for a given circumstance?
Read more here
Article
Apr 25. 2007
Leaders Monofilament nylon, or mono as it is referred, is by far the most popular leader material in use today.
Read more here
Article
Apr 25. 2007
Leaders The leader is an essential part of the fly fishing setup. This article tells you a bit about designing leaders
Read more here
Article
Apr 25. 2007
Leaders The best knots to use for your knotted, tapered fly fishing leaders.
Read more here
Article
Apr 5. 2007
Leaders Find all the LeaderCalc files here
Get the files here
Article
Feb 8. 2006
Simple Midge In the vise, this pattern may not look exciting, but when wet, this fly takes on a whole new personality! It's a simple pattern for complex trout. Be sure to read Steve's "Tips for the Curious Fly Tier" which explains how this pattern came about and
why it can be successful for you.
Article
Feb 3. 2006
Simplistic Buggyness Made with only two materials, this highly effective caddis emerger pattern will take only minutes to tie and allow you to load up your fly box with the Global FlyFisher's hottest new pattern.
Click here to see read the article and download the Tabou Caddis Emerger podcast!
Article
Dec 18. 2004
The classics Advice on how to lay out a good classical salmon fly.
More here
Article
Sep 18. 2004
FlyFishing Retailer Trade Expo It's for the trade only. Joe Q. Public can't get in. Before any trade magazine, before any other internet webzine... let GFF be THE FIRST take you on an EXCLUSIVE tour of this invite-only show. See who hobnobbed at the show and 
read GFF's industry WINNER and LOSER predictions too!
Article
Apr 12. 2004
A GFF Exclusive! Strike indicators aren't just flyfishing bobbers; they do much more, if you know the secrets! Learn how to make and use them from GFF partner Steve Schweitzer.
How to make & fish strike indicators.
Article
Mar 17. 2004
Rock on Martin Joergensen's annual trip to the Danish island Bornholm is coming up. This year without GFF partner Steve Schweitzer by his side. Steve here tells the story of the 2002 trip, where they both indulged in fish, good food and friendship for a week.
Read about fishing Danish sea trout here.
Article
Feb 22. 2004
Hawaiian Bonefish! The flats of Oahu in Hawai'i, harbor some of the largest bonefish in the world... although, Hawai'i isn't your typical bonefishing destination. Read why, how to do it and what you will catch
in this destination article by GFF partner Steve Schweitzer
Article
Apr 16. 2003
DIY Maintaining that expensive string coated with plastics and polymers is the best medicine for adding years of life your flyline. Consider cleaning flylines after every 3-5 uses or when the water is particularly dirty.
Click here to read how to clean and maintain a flyline - by GFF Partner Steve Schweitzer.
Article
Apr 11. 2003
Better Tiny Flies A recent tying binge left me with a few thoughts on how to tie a quicker and better blue-winged olive mayfly. The ideas aren't necessarily new, but they certainly are worth sharing.
Click here to read how to make a better Blue-Winged Olive.
Article
Nov 13. 2002
Sampling "Where have I been? Why didn't I use this before?!". The Quick-Seine is not a new product on the market as it won the Top Ten new product award at the 1996 International Fly-Tackle Dealer show,
but Steve Schweitzer reviews it anyway - and he likes it!

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Article
Feb 13. 2011
Just published Another book from the hands of a GFF partner. This time on fly fishing one of the most beautiful places in the US west: Rocky Mountain National Park. It's written by GFF partner Steve Schweitzer who has hiked, fished and photographed extensively in the park during the last decade
Read more about the book here
Article
Jul 2. 2004
Tying the knot This small article is a selection of questions and answers about leaders and tippets accumulated over the years. Martin Joergensen has harvested the most popular questions with the assistance of his fellow GFF partner Steve Schweitzer.
Check their answers here.
Article
Jan 27. 2004
Bits A digital camera with a good macro facility is the perfect way to take good fly pictures. GFF partner Martin Joergensen has updated his now classical Digitizing Flies article with a whole new chapter on selecting and using a digital camera for fly photography.
Read it here
Article
Dec 10. 2002
Fine Craftsmanship Recently, GFF partners Bob Petti and Steve Schweitzer had the chance to visit Bob Venneri at his house and get a look-see into his workshop and how his seats are made, by hand, one at a time.
Click here to see and read more.
Article
Mar 14. 2002
Show report How to go from Europe, Colorado and Endicott, NY to a fly show in New Jersey for 2½ days and still feel that it has been worth all the trouble. Read the Global FlyFisher partners' story from The International Fly Tiers Show in New Jersey November 2001.
Article
Feb 4. 2002
No links We don't do reciprocal SEO links. This is not meant to deliver a snobbish attitude towards fellow publishers who are as proud of their work as we are. We just prefer providing good, original content rather than linking back and forth.
Read about it here
Article
Feb 1. 2002
Copyright We often receive mails asking permission to use material from this web site. We are genuinely thrilled that visitors like you think so highly of our material that you wish to use it elsewhere. Since, however, contributions come from a network of staff editors, we are obligated to keep a watchful eye on the material found on this site.
Article
Jan 1. 2002
US destinations On horseback into the pristine areas of Yeallowstone in pursuit for cutthroats. Read Hamilton Brocious' fantastic story from a wilderness fishing camp with ready access to wild native cutthroat trout. So isolated that you won't see any other fishing groups during your whole stay.
Article
Jan 1. 2002
Presentations Contact us about speaking at your next outing, meeting or event. We utilize state-of-the art imaging technology to present multi-media and animated slideshows covering a wide-range of topics. When presenting flytying, we tailor the discussion to the group's interest and actively involve everyone.
Read more here
Article
Jan 1. 2001
Chemistry When I recently reached the bottom of my last tube of Overton's Wonder Wax, I decided to try making my own instead of buying one of the newer commercial dubbing waxes. Like a lot of other tyers I had made my own dubbing wax years ago, but I didn't do it with a critical frame of mind.
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