Joel Hill is here today to dig into some steelhead fly tying patterns. Joel shares some tips for marrying wings, how to get your proportions just right, and some of his favorite flies that work great for sea-run and steelhead fishing. We pick some random flies on his Instagram and talk about how he tied them. He has a unique way of using tubes to tie his favorites. There are a few resources that Joel mentions like books and Facebook groups that can help you get better at fly-tying. Another Instagram fly tying phenom!

 

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Fly Tying Patterns Show Notes with Joel Hill

05:41 – Jason Miller was on the podcast at WFS 235

06:30 – Check out Joel and Jason’s fly tying video here

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08:31 – One of Joel’s favorite flies to tie is the Moonlight Dee

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10:07 – Dec Hogan’s Skagit Mist Variation

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10:19 – Dec Hogan was on the podcast at WFS 020

         

13:31 – The Snow Queen Variation – Joel breaks down the materials

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17:25 – Muddler Size 8

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18:37 – Joel uses Firehole hook for his muddlers

19:15 – If Joel is going for summer steelhead, his go-to fly is the Purple Muddler

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19:29 – The Herl wing GP idea

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20:23 – Benn’s Black Prince

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26:15 – Black King Spey

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27:56 – They don’t make McNeese hooks anymore

29:29 – One of Joel’s favorite hooks is the TMC 700 – another one like this is the Firehole 839

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39:20 – John Shewey was on the podcast at WFS 296

40:01 – Joel’s fiberglass drift boat

44:23 – There’s a group on Facebook called The Spey Tyer and people there are very helpful – click here to join that group – also the group The Dee Tyer

45:50 – Joel mentions some of his influences in fly tying

47:29 – Joel recommends watching Davie McPhail YouTube videos

49:29 – Joel is getting into photography

51:53 – Joel uses a Kona bike

53:01 – John Wells dyes feathers

55:46 – Puget Sound Fly Co in Tacoma WA is where Joel gets most of his materials

 

You can find Joel on Instagram @joel_hill_

Joel is an ambassador for Chinook Wind Outfitters

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Fly Tying Patterns Resources Noted in the Show

John Shewey’s Spey Flies and Dee Flies

Bob Veverka’s Spey Flies & How to Tie Them

 

Videos Noted in the Show

 

Related Podcast Episodes

WFS 235 – 12 Spey Fly Tying Tips with Jason Miller – Dee Flies, FreeStyle Tyer

WFS 296 – John Shewey on 9 Favorite Flies for Trout – American Fly Fishing

 

Read the Full Podcast Transcript Below



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Fly Tying Patterns Conclusion with Joel Hill

Joel and I dug into some steelhead fly tying patterns and he shared some tips for marrying wings, how to get your proportions just right, and some of his favorite flies that work great for sea-run and steelhead fishing. We picked some random flies on his Instagram and talked about how he tied them. It’s amazing how Joel puts together colors for his patterns.. truly an artist.

     

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