Fly Tying

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/18 I talked to Hal Gordon, the chair of the NW Fly Tyer and Fly Fishing Expo.  He talks about the history of the show and how it has grown into the larges tying event in the western United States. Hal shares some great fly tying tips, talks about the history of Atlantic Salmon flies and sheds light and where to find and get good deals on fly tying materials.

We just got off the river from our annual cast and blast deer hunting and steelhead trip.  During the fishing, hunting and beer drinking we managed to get a fly tying session in.  The Purple Peril was a pattern that killed it that day and is the reason for this post. Although the deer numbers and steelhead numbers were down...

Al Beatty shows us an easy way to tie a catskills style dry fly using the Wonder Wing.  Also known as the Garbage Wing dry fly.  This clip was from the Albany Fly Tying Expo.   Click here to watch Al Beatty Tie:   You can find all of Al's content at BT'sFlyFishing.com.   Conclusion with Al Beatty There were a lot of great fly tying...

Russ Miller is here to share the story of how Umpqua Feather Merchants came to be - what the problem was with fly shops and what they did to solve it. Find out who were the first anglers to get signed with Umpqua and what was the business like back when they're getting started. We also hear about the...

Lily Renzetti is here to tell you the entire Renzetti fly tying vise story and how they've been setting the standard for the past 50 years. We learn how it all began with an idea to make fly tying easier. We also look at some of their current ambassadors as well as some of the big names who are...

Every fisherman should have a few beadhead prince nymphs in their box.  A pattern that is so versatile and effective.  I show you how to tie a prince nymph in today's fly tying video.   Click here to watch the prince nymph video:   Here are the materials needed for the Prince Nymph: Hook:  Mustad 3906b size #12 Tail:  Brown Goose Biots Body:  peacock hearl Rib:  medium gold tinsel Hackle:  Brown Saddle Hackle Wing:  White...

Tim Flagler is back on the Swing to break out some of his magic, focusing on trout spey fishing. With his years of experience and knowledge, Tim discusses the best lines and rods for this style of fishing and how to present the fly to the fish.

Sara Jo Royalty is here to give some fly tying techniques and take us into her story around sailing and music. We find out whether being a professional golf caddy or a professional fly fishing guide is harder, what's new with her new FFI fly fishing event she got coming up this year, and then she knocks it out...

I demonstrate how to tie the "Beats Me" steelhead fly and discuss where this pattern originated.  The beats me came to me from Craig at dclann.com who is a Clearwater River steelhead expert. This pattern is great for summer steelhead or anytime you need a sparse fly with a little color contrast.  Let's get into it...... Click Here if you are...

I show you how to tie one of the greatest variations of the pheasant tail, the Beadhead flashback Pheasant Tail.   Watch the video and find a few tips on tying this proven and basic nymph. Click here to see the Video:     Here are the materials needed for the Beadhead Pheasant Tail: Hook:  Mustand 3906B #12 Tail:  Pheasant Tail Abdomen:  Pheasant Tail Rib:  Copper Wire Thorax:  Peacock Wing Case:  Pearl Flashabou Thread:  Uni-Thread...