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  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 was dry fly fishing in Montana a number of years ago on a small trout stream outside of Missoula. There was this crazy hatch going on and the fish were on it.  We were approaching dark so every cast felt critical as we ran out of time. Myself and another buddy were picking up some nice fish.  But Ryan, our...

In todays fly tying video I show you how to tie a basic scud pattern using a plastic bag for the back of the fly.  Scuds are a pattern that every fly fisherman should have in their box and can range from size 14 up through as tiny as you want to go. Click Here to see the video on...

In todays fly tying tutorial I show you how to tie a super small size 20 serrendipity.  The serrendipity is a classic pattern that I first saw back in my college days. We fished it effectively back then for large browns under an indicator. Click here to watch the fly tying tutorial for the serendipity:   Fly Material List for the Serrendipity Thread:  Size...

Wet fly fishing on rivers may seem a little old school to some in the fly fishing world.  You know, the wet fly swing?  or fishing a cast of wet flies?  It's like when you were 14 years old and your parents were talking about their youth and the crazy stuff they did. Boring. But, today I'd like you to Just...

I demonstrate how to tie a Guide's Choice Hare's Ear in todays fly tying video.  The Guide's Choice is widely considered one of the best all around nymph patterns. No secret why, as it blends just about all of the finest trout materials you can think of.  See the materials list below. Click Here to watch the video on the Guide's...

I show you how to tie a Frenchie Nymph in today's fly tying video.  The Frenchie is a versatile nymph that can be tied in multiple colors using UV dub. Click here to watch the Frenchie Nymph Video: Please subscribe to my youtube channel if you found this video helpful.   Materials for the Frenchie Nymph Hook:  Daiichii #1560 Size #12 Bead:  1/8″ Brass Bead Thread:  Orange...