Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/279 Presented By: Togens Fly Shop, Anglers Coffee, Dette Flies, Trxstle Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Tim Flagler, one of the most unique and cleanest fly-tying channels on YouTube is here today to tell the story of how Tightline Productions came about by accident. Find out which of his videos is the most popular and which one he hates the most. Tim tells us his goal for his YouTube channel and how you can help him reach it.
Fly Tying
WFS 125 – Basic Fly Tying with Charlie Craven – Charlies Fly Box, Fly Tying Class, Tiny Flies, Brassie
Dave - Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/125 Charlie Craven from Charlie's Fly Box breaks down a perspective of tying flies for a living. He describes what it takes to make an original pattern and what it means to become a signature fly tyer. We also here about his fly tying class and the book he wrote that many consider the ultimate guide for beginner fly tyers. Find out which is the number 1 selling pattern in the box an what he always has handy heading out on the river.
Show Notes Links: https://wetflyswing.com/236 Garrett Lesko is on the podcast in episode 236 to talk about the most popular Euro Nymph Flies and how to tie them. Garrett is one of the young all stars in the fly tying space and has a broad mix of patterns he covers.
Fly Tying
WFS 479 – Fly Fishing the St. Joe River with Derek Darst – Cutthroat, Bull Trout, Bass Bugs
Dave - Derek Darst is here to introduce us to the St. Joe River and some of his specialty fly patterns. We explore this lizard fly and some of his other unique flies as we look at his top flies for Idaho. We also learn where to look for Westslope cutthroat trout in his part of the world. Fly Fishing the St....
In todays fly tying video I show you how to tie a classic wet fly, the Picket Pin. Click on the link below to watch the video on tying the picket pin. I also provide a link below to the material list and a great article on the history of this great fly. I received a message from Colin who...
I show you how to tie a skunk, one of the most classic steehead flies that was created in the 1930's. There has since been many variations of the skunk including the Green-Butt Skunk tied by Callaghan of North Umpqua River fame. Click here to watch the Skunk Video Tutorial:
The Skunk Material List
Thread: 8/0 Daiichi Black (click here to purchase) Hook: Daiichi #2441...
Fly Tying
WFS 082 – Fly Tyers Dungeon with the Mad Scientist – Unique Fly Tying Materials, Doug
Dave - Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/mad The Founder of Fly Tyers Dungeon sat down to tell his story and the story of his company which produces unique fly tying materials in Montana. Find out how to get some unique materials at a great discount in this one. We get into how he produces his material and how you can get custom made materials if you just reach out and ask.
In todays video I show you how to tie a Soft Hackle Hares Ear. This was noted by John Gierach as one of his all time goto flies for trout. John fishes a lot of the high mountain streams in Colorado and I had him on the podcast in episode 47. Click here to watch the Soft Hackle Hares Ear Video:
The...
In today's fly tying video I show you how to tie a stinger hook onto a waddington shank. This is a popular method for preparing a great fly that hooks up cleanly and nicely for steelhead. Click here to watch the stinger hook video:
Stinger hook materials Umpqua 45 mm Waddington Shank
70 denier thread
TMC 78510 stinger hook size #4
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The wooly bugger is one of the easiest and most effective flies to tie for a vast number of fish species. I demonstrate how to tie a wooly bugger and provide a few tips on general tying instruction. Watch the video to see how the wooly bugger is tied. Materials for the Black Wooly Bugger Tail: Black Marabou
Body: Black...