Fly Tying

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 ...

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...

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/darren-maceachern-interview/ In episode 008 of the Fly Fishing Show I had the great opportunity to interview Darren MacEachern from Piscatorflies.com where we discussed steelhead and salmon fly tying along with some great fly fishing stories and history of fly tying. Take a look below for the Show Notes and links to everything we discussed in the interview.  You've got to hear the Rusty Rat story and poem that goes along with it.

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...

Today I'm continuing the blogging journey to get out the word on the new steelhead fly tying course and doorstep material deliveries. If you want to see the first post in the series that explains the background, click here.  If you want to take a look at what chapter 1 will cover, click here. Today I'll cover a little bit on...

  In today's fly tying video I show you how to tie a steelhead coachman, a great summer steelhead fly pattern developed by John Hazel. This fly has all of the buggy qualities you typically love to see with summer steelhead patterns.  This is a slight variation on the original so have a look and let me know what you think. Click...

As I continue to build up towards the March 15 launch of the new steelhead fly tying course I wanted to to post here so this new project is open to the public. Click here to see the introductory post in this series. I would love to get your support for this project. Click the link below if you would pay for...

In todays episode I show you how to tie a disco midge.  A super basic pattern but also super effective and works great year around. Only a few materials to use for this fly so let's get started!   Click here to watch the Disco Midge Video:   Disco Midge Material List Thread:  Size 70 Ultra Thread red Hook:  Mustad C49S size #14 Body: Size 70 Ultra Thread...

I need your help! I need to determine if there is enough interest in an online steelhead fly tying course that you would pay money for it. If I get 20 people to click the button below and subscribe expressing interest I will publish this course. Click Here for Updates   So, what will you get for $30/month? You get all of the course...

  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...