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Partridge and Purple

The Partridge and Purple Soft Hackle is a very simple soft hackle pattern tied with 2 materials.

Soft Hackle flies really embody the "less is more" principle, that is very common in fly tying. A s...

Synthetic Quill Emerger

A great Emerger pattern featuring a Hemmingway's synthetic quill for the body (https://frostyfly.com/shop/synthetic-tapered-peac

Korkers Hatchback and Darkhorse Wading Boot Review

A quick look at some new wading boots from Korkers. There are two new models to look at the Darkhorse wading boot and the Hatchback Wading boot.

What is a Waddington Shank?

Fly Tying Tip for Tying Intruder Flies and Big Streamers

What is a Waddington Shank? I get that question a lot, and in this video you can have a closer look at Partridge Waddington Shanks.

Wadd...

Orange Heron Intruder

A variation of the Orange Heron spey fly and the Intruder. Tied on a 45mm waddington shank, this is an unweighted fly to be swung for Steelhead.

How to Clean a Fly Reel | Vintage Click and Pawl Reel

A detailed step by step of how to break down, clean, service, and reassemble a vintage fly reel. For this example I used a 1950s Hardy Perfect 3 7/8 fly reel.

Emerald Shanker

This is a great baitfish / minnow pattern for steelhead. Tied on a Partridge Waddington Shank this intruder and scandi inspired pattern can be tied in a few variations, but I prefer the unweighted an...

Crystal Meth

Sucker Spawn Egg Fly. This maybe the easiest fly to tie... and the most effective. One material is all it takes to tie this great egg / sucker spawn pattern

Vintage Fly Reels

Overview of some Prewar Hardy Perfect Salmon fly reels. These 3 were made prior to World War II by Hardy Brothers of Alnwick. 3 1/2 inch Hardy Perfect Salmon Fly reel

Hairwing Black Dose Variation

A Variation of a variation best describes this one. A black wing steelhead fly with a bit of natural flash on a heavy iron salmon hook.

Regal Revolution Fly Tying Vise Review

Review of the Regal Revolution fly tying vise.

Muddler Minnow

Fly tying tutorial of a simple sparse variation of the Muddler Minnow pattern.

Materials
Hook - Partridge Patriot single
Thread - Black
Tail - Bleached elk
Body - Opal mylar with a silver rib
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Steelhead October Caddis

A fly tying tutorial of an October Caddis steelhead fly. This fly can be fished with various methods including grease lined, skated with a riffle hitch, or as a wet fly.

How to Tie an Intruder

How to to tie an Intruder steelhead fly on a waddington shank. This variation of an intruder takes advantage of using both synthetic and natural materials, which allows for the water shedding propert...

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