Fly Tying

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...

I show you how to tie a Frenchie Nymph in today's fly tying video.  The Frenchie is a versatile nymph that can be tied in multiple colors using UV dub. Click here to watch the Frenchie Nymph Video: Please subscribe to my youtube channel if you found this video helpful.   Materials for the Frenchie Nymph Hook:  Daiichii #1560 Size #12 Bead:  1/8″ Brass Bead Thread:  Orange...

In today fly tying tutorial I show you how to tie a Kalama Special Steelhead Pattern.  The Kalama Special was originally a sea-run cutthroat pattern that was later turned into and used as a steelhead pattern. Click here to watch the Kalama Special video:   Kalama Special Fly Material List Thread:  Size 70 Ultra Thread black Hook:  Dai-Riki #899 size 8 Tail:  Red Schlappen Hackle:  Grizzly...

Joe Jackson a.k.a Sgt. Bassfisher takes us on a wild ride through his journey around fly tying and fly fishing. We talk about how he ties some of these cartoonized flies that almost look like a keychain.

In this video I show you how to tie a Stewart, my goto summer steelhead fly pattern.  This fly was developed by Marty Sherman, an old friend of the family.  I hope to get Marty on the podcast soon.   Click here to watch the Skunk Video Tutorial:   The Stewart Material List Thread:  8/0 Uni Thread Black (click here to purchase) Hook:  Daiichi #2441 size #6 (click...

The zug bug is another super classic flies that uses peacock as a main part of the fly.  I show you how to tie a zug bug in today's fly tying video. Click here to watch the prince nymph video:       Fly Tying Mentor If you are interested in more one on one coaching, fly materials delivered to your door each month or group...

In today's fly tying video I show you how to tie an elk hair caddis, one of the most classic and most effective dry flies of all time. I use cream color dubbing but you can use any color that matches the hatch you'll be fishing.  The elk hair floats high and dry and so should you (or whatever that...

In today's fly tying video I show you how to use the FairFlies.com fly tying brush.  This fly brush allows you to tie an intruder like fly about as fast as humanly possible.  This is because it just takes 1 wrap of material and you're done. Fair Flies is also ethically sourced and a great company to support.  Check out...

We go behind the scenes with Ann and Andy Kitchener, owners and founders of Semperfli, to learn how they created some of the best fly tying materials on the market today.

I am happy to share a guest fly tying video from Darren at Piscator Flies.    Darren shows us how to tie the Chaddock which was a pattern created by Karl M. Haufler.  A great pattern to imitate leeches and is great for lakes and ponds. Click Here to check out this guest video on the Chaddock:   Fly Materials for the Chaddock...