Fly Tying

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/262 Sponsor: https://wetflyswing.com/koffler Shawn McQuade, the McFly Angler on Youtube walks us through his list of fly tying supplies and some tips and tricks on tying and buying products.  Shawn has been able to grow one of the largest fly tying channels in the youtube space.

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 show you how to tie the flash fly in todays fly tying tutorial video.  The flash fly is a great summer or winter steelhead pattern.  I tie it sparse and in the traditional steelhead hair wing style. Take a look below at the video and the fly tying recipe.  It is almost entirely flashabou and super easy to tie. Click...

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. ...

Tim Camissa breaks down his history tying flies online and building a fly fishing brand while working full time.  He shares some sweet fly tying tips and gives us a glimpse at a special fly fishing conference that he attends each year. Tim talks about Lake Erie Steelhead, his home trout waters and the fly tying video that got 150,000 views for him.  He shares what it has taken him to become a leader in the online fly fishing space.

I show you how to use a Dubbing Loop Tool and talk about a few other techniques.  Although there are many flies where a tool won't be needed, a dubbing loop can help strengthen and even up your dubbing.   Click Here to Discover How to Use A Dubbing Loop:   If you have any additional questions please click on the link below and...

In this video tutorial I show you how to tie the Max Canyon (aka Macks Canyon).  This summer steelhead pattern was invented by my dad back in the 1970's. Scroll below to find the links to purchase all of the materials for this fly pattern.   Click here to watch the Max Canyon Video:   Max Canyon Material List Thread:  Size 70 Ultra Thread red (click...

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/297 Presented By: Jackson Hole Fly Company, Dette Flies, LadyLake Custom Rods, Reyr Gear Sponsors: https://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!

I show you how to tie one of the greatest wet flies know to man.  The super simple tied down caddis.  Watch the video and find out why this patter is so effective.   Click here to see the Tied Down Caddis:   Here are the materials needed for the Tied Down Caddis: Hook:  Mustad 3906B #12 Tail:  Dark Deer Hair Hackle:  Brown saddle hackle (wet...

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/129 I sat down with Paul Beel from Frankenfly to hear how he built an amazing fly tying resource online and what's next for the other mad scientist.  Flymphs, Rainy's, Dan Frazier and the carp stalker are all on tap today.