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...
Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/jimteeny/ Some of the first sinking fly lines were developed by my guest, Jim Teeny back in the 1970's. In Episode 005 of the Fly Fishing Show I had the pleasure of interviewing Jim Teeny who is one of the most influential people in fly fishing over the last 60 years partly due to Jim's contribution of sinking lines for fly fisherman around the world back in the 1970's. We talk about sinking lines, the Teeny Nymph and a bunch of other tips and great stories about how Jim has caught so many fish species over the years on the fly he originated - the teeny nymph fly.
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...
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 show you how to tie a Chromie in todays fly tying video. The Chromie is an awesome chironomid pattern developed by Phil Rowley and utilizes red ribbing to simulate hemoglobin as the bug moves through the water. Click here to watch the Chromie video:
Chromie Fly Material List
Thread: Size 70 Ultra Thread black Hook: Umpqua U202 size #10 butt: Red brassie wire...
In todays fly tying video I show you how to tie an Undertaker steelhead fly pattern which was originated by Wayne Duncan for Atlantic Salmon. It has since become a very attractive fly for steelhead fishing. Take a look at this link if you want to see Wayne recite poetry while tying one of his flies (sorry for the poor...
In today fly tying tutorial I show you how to tie a Kalama Special Steelhead Pattern. The Kalama Special was originally a sea-run cutthroat pattern that was later turned into and used as a steelhead pattern. Click here to watch the Kalama Special video:
Kalama Special Fly Material List
Thread: Size 70 Ultra Thread black Hook: Dai-Riki #899 size 8 Tail: Red Schlappen Hackle: Grizzly...
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...
I show you how to tie the Boss steelhead fly pattern in todays fly tying video. The Boss was originated by Grant King to fish the Russian River but has been used in many other rivers and for other species around the country. Click here to watch the video of the Boss:
The Boss Fly Material List
Thread: Size 70 Ultra Thread Hook: ...