The Squirmy Wormy is one of those flies that might be slightly embarrassing to tie on, but you’ll get over that once you’ve caught a few fish on it. Originally designed by Dave Hise of Caster’s Fly. . .
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Video: How to Tie a Caddis Emerger (LaFontaine variant)
Even big fish fall for this simple emerger.
Most anglers are familiar with Gary LaFontaine’s Emergent Sparkle Pupa series, which has been taking trout for decades. The fly shown here is based on that design, but it leaves out some . . .
Read MoreClassic Video: How to Tie the Beadhead Psycho Prince
The Psycho Prince can be tied in a variety of color combinations.
Californian Mike Mercer is one of the more prolific fly tiers in the country, and he has an astounding 42 patterns listed with Umpqua Feather Merchants. Among these is the Psycho
Read MoreClassic Video: How to Tie the Hi-Vis Coachman
I wrote about the Hi-Vis Coachman back in 2011, in a post called “My Favorite Dry Fly for Mountain Brook Trout,” and I was excited to see that Tim Flagler of. . .
Read MoreClassic Video: How to Tie the Slumpbuster Streamer
John Barr is most famous for his wildly popular nymph pattern, the Copper John, but he has pioneered many other flies, as well. His Slumpbuster streamer was created 15 years ago and. . .
Read MoreVideo Tips: How to Properly Apply Dubbing
Dubbing is a fundamental fly-tying skill. However, the variety and methods of application for this material can be overwhelming for beginning tiers. This short video is intended to provide. . .
Read MoreClassic Video: How to Tie the PFD Rusty Spinner
The Rusty Spinner imitates a variety of adult mayflies.
Photo courtesy Tightline Productions
Since Tom Rosenbauer tied his version of a Rusty Spinner in our very first Live Stream Event today, I figured it was a good time to take a look at another version of the same pattern. Here, . . .
Read MoreClassic Video: How to Tie the Ginny Midge
If you’re going to have to tie tiny flies, like size 24s, it helps if they are simple and easy to create. In this video, Tim Flagler of Tightline Productions walks you through the steps to create. . .
Read MoreVideo: How to Tie the Shop Vac
In this week’s great fly-tying video from Tim Flagler of Tightline Productions, Tim says that he read somewhere that the Shop Vac was the creation of famed West Yellowstone fly-shop owner. . .
Read MoreClassic Video: How to Tie the Pink Squirrel Nymph
Here’s a good step-by-step fly-tying video from Rob Weiker of Lakestream Outfitters in Whitefish, Montana. Like a lot of guides, he knows that good winter fly patterns need a little extra. . .
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