Jeff Coffey from Zag.fish is back on the podcast to share some insight into the creation of their new rotary fly tying vice and why they are so passionate creating products that are good for the environment. Click below and listen to the Zag.Fish Podcast with Jeff Coffey: Find the show: iTunes | Stitcher | Overcast Subscribe on Android Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Google Podcasts Subscribe via RSS
I demonstrate how to tie a flashback hares ear in todays fly tying video. This is a little variation from the original because of the brass bead and flashabou wing case but works pretty perfect. Click here to watch the video on Tying the Flashback Hares Ear: Hook: Daichii #1710 Size #12 Bead: 1/8" Brass Bead Thread: Size 70 Ultra thread Tail: Pheasant Tail Rib: ...
Show Notes: http://wetflyswing.com/297 Presented By: Jackson Hole Fly Company, Dette Flies, LadyLake Custom Rods, Reyr Gear Sponsors: http://wetflyswing.com/sponsors 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!
Show Notes: http://wetflyswing.com/160 I am very pleased to have the great Dave Whitlock on the podcast to share the story of how he made a life in fly fishing and in art. Dave provides some tips on fishing terrestrials and how the Dave’s Hopper became the fly he’s most known for.
Fly Tying
WFS 285 – 21st Century Materials for Fly Tying with Tim Cammisa from Trout and Feather
domingoc - Show Notes: http://wetflyswing.com/285 Presented By: Anglers Coffee, Dette Flies, Trxstle, Fly Fishing Film Tours Sponsors: http://wetflyswing.com/sponsors Tim Cammisa from Trout and Feather is back on the podcast for the second time to share some updates on what he's been up to since 2018. Tim has a new book that we dig into and he breaks down the materials for fly tying that he recommends and can actually score today. His new addiction is making short edutainment videos about fly fishing on TikTok and they're pretty good!
Fly Tying
WFS 422 – Top Umpqua Flies with Brent Bauer – New Products, Patterns, Hippie Stomper
Dave - Brent Bauer of Umpqua Feather Merchants is here to talk about the top Umpqua flies and products they have in their line.
We hear about how a fly makes it through the Umpqua cut list, the process, some funny stories, and some of their most popular flies. A man who has been at Umpqua since back in the day, here...
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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In todays video Dave Allison shows us how he ties a wally wing style dry mayfly. Dave provides some great tips as we go ahead in this one. Click here to watch the Wally Wing video with Dave Allison: You can find Dave on Instagram @WestTexasBugs. In this video I also noted the podcast episode with Curtis Fry from Fly Fish Food. ...
We are going back to basics today with the Woolly Worm. One of the best first flies to begin with when starting out. I walk you through tying the woolly bugger in this video tutorial. If you are new to fly tying then the best thing you can do is start with the basics. Whether a woolly worm or a woolly...
Show Notes: http://wetflyswing.com/138 Rich Strolis shares his story and how he has become known as one of the big streamer guys. Rich breaks down how he designs flies and what he thinks about when coming up with new patterns. We hear which hooks Rich loves, how to determine what color to use for your patterns and why he gets fired up about the dumming down of fly fishing.
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