The Shakey Bealy is named for famed Yellowstone National Park ranger Frank Beals, who supposedly would shake with anticipation on the morning of a fishing trip. (You can read a. . .
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Video: How to Tie the Dumb Bunny Streamer
Streamer patters that offer a lot of pulsing, lifelike motion in the water are all the rage. This cool baitfish from the mind of Tim Flagler of Tightline Productions adds a jigging action to create. . .
Read MoreVideo: How to Tie the Henryville Special
The Henryville Special was originally tied to imitate caddisflies on Pennsylvania’s Brodhead Creek.
The Pocono Mountains of northeastern Pennsylvania are veined with trout streams that used to be far more celebrated than they are now. It was in that region in the 1930s that local angler and tier Hiram Brobst first tied this somewhat. . .
Read MoreClassic Video: How to Tie a Saltwater Popper, Part II
In the first video, Tim Flagler of Tightline Productions demonstrated how to build the foam body of a saltwater popper. Now it’s time to finish the popper by attaching eyes, coloring the body,. . .
Read MoreClassic Video: How to Tie a Saltwater Popper, Part I
Most fly fishers will agree that catching fish on top is just more fun, no matter what species you’re after. And when you’re casting in the salt for stripers, bluefish, redfish, or anything else that. . .
Read MoreVideo: How to Tie the Simple Golden Stone
Stoneflies are trout staples from coast to coast, and most anglers know that the most effective way to fish them is right on the bottom. The problem with this method, of course, is that you’re. . .
Read MoreVideo: How to Tie the Swimming Crane Fly Larva
Crane-fly larvae are pretty big meals for trout, especially when high water knocks them into the drift. The larvae are actually good swimmers, so you want a pattern that offers some. . .
Read MoreVideo: How to Tie Mercer’s Missing Link
Mike Mercer was the very first employee hire by The Fly Shop in 1978, and he’s been working there ever since. Along the way, he became known for tying innovative and imitative. . .
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Video: How to Tie the Wood-Duck Scud
For those anglers who fish tailwaters or spend time trying to catch trout during winter, scud imitations are vital. But these little crustaceans also exist in lakes, ponds, and spring. . .
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