Colorado fly-fishing legend Pat Dorsey designed the Black Beauty Midge to mimic what he saw on the water. As quoted in Ed Engle’s Tying Small Flies, Dorsey said, “I came up with the the Black Beauty one day after . . .
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Video: How to Match a Bead to a Hook
Figuring out which size bead to use on a particular hook can be the key to a well-proportioned fly, but there are a tons of options. Here, Tim explains how to choose the right kind of bead and how to match the sizes, as well. Once you’ve got this . . .
Read MoreVideo: How to Tie the Micro Egg
The standard Glo Bug or other simple egg pattern is a breeze to tie in large sizes, but what about when you want a size 22? The latest video Tim Flagler of Tightline Productions features . . . Read More
Video: How to Tie the Mop ‘n’ Glo 2.0
Last year, Tim Flagler of Tightline Productions introduced us to the Mop ‘n’ Glo “fly,” which sent some traditionalists into paroxysms of angst—induced by both the materials used and the . . .
Read MoreVideo: How to Tie the Whistle Pig Jig
Most fly tiers prize a pattern that’s easy to tie, requires few materials, and catches fish. The Whistle Pig Jig checks every box. With just a single material for the tails, body, and collar, it’s a pattern that you can crank out . . .
Video: How to Tie the Night King
Fans of the TV series Game of Thrones should be quite familiar with the Night King, who leads the White Walkers in bringing winter to Westeros. He’s got some seriously blue eyes, which is probably why Tim Flagler of Tightline . . .
Read MoreVideo: How to Hand Whip-Finish
Here’s another in the series of videos called “One-Minute Fly-Tying Tips and Techniques” from Tim Flagler of Tightline Productions. Each video teaches a single tying skill, from the most basic to the advanced. Ultimately, . . .
Read MoreVideo: How to Tie an Egan’s Red Dart
Lance Egan is a well-known competition angler and fly tier from Utah. His well-known patterns include the Frenchie, the Rainbow Warrior, and the Red Dart featured here. You might notice that all of these . . .
Read MoreVideo: How to Attach Dumbbell Eyes
Dumbell eyes add weight to a streamer pattern, plus they allow the fly to ride hook-upward and impart a jigging motion when you strip line. The problem is that they also tend to rotate around . . .
Read MoreVideo: How to Tie the Craft-Fur Clouser Minnow
Bob Clouser’s minnow pattern was originally developed for smallmouth bass, but it has become a fly-box staple for anglers chasing saltwater species, warmwater big game, and even trout. The . . .
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