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. ...
In todays video I show you how to tie the Suskwa Poacher. This was noted by Jack Mitchell in episode 2 of the Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast (link below). This is a great winter steelhead fly in the egg sucking variety. I noted the link to the trailer hook video so here it is: How to Tie a...
In todays video I show you how to tie a Black Zebra Midge. This was noted by Gary Borger as one of the great flies and his goto in episode 45 of the Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast. Give us a call - (971) 220-1093 Send an email - dave@wetflyswing.com Click here to watch the Zebra Midge Video:
The Zebra Midge Material List
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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:
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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...
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...
Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/40 I connected with Curtis Fry from Fly Fish Food. We talked about the Provo River, their connection to Hareline and Wapsi and some great tips on tying dry flies. We get into some of the background on the great quality of fly tying materials we have today including dry fly hackles. The Morris Mouse, the Fripple Fly, Ants and hoppers are all covered in todays episode.
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WFS 036 – Skip Morris Interview – Fly Fishing, Fly Tying, West Slope Cutthroat Trout and Lochsa River Idaho
Dave - Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/36 I had Skip Morris on the show to talk about trout fishing, fly tying the Lochsa River and a bunch of tips to improved your game. We talk about the power of the woman in fly fishing and hear about Skip's background publishing 18 books to date. Skip talks about his biggest influences and some great stories from Alaska, bears and a whale that almost took him down.
In todays fly tying video I show you how to tie the Green Rat. This pattern was tied originally by Warren Duncan for Atlantic Salmon but is a good steelhead pattern as well. Click here to watch the Green Rat video:
Green Rat Material List
Thread: Size 70 Ultra Thread red (click here to purchase) Hook: Dai-Riki #899 Size #6 (click here to purchase) Tail: Peacock...
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...