We just got off the river from our annual cast and blast deer hunting and steelhead trip. During the fishing, hunting and beer drinking we managed to get a fly tying session in. The Purple Peril was a pattern that killed it that day and is the reason for this post. Although the deer numbers and steelhead numbers were down...
I give up. I spent a large amount of time trying to put together the perfect blog post to answer one of my readers questions but at the end of the day I realized that it's pretty f'n simple. It doesn't take a huge article to tell you how to steelhead. Sure there is the water speed, depth and cover keys,...
I demonstrate how to tie in Goose Biots in this short fly tying video. The trick is getting them situated diagonally on the fly as you adjust when tying each biot in. Click Here to take learn how to easily tie in Goose Biots: Sometimes it takes a little follow-up to get the biots just right so hang in there and...
In today's short video I show you how counter wrapping can help secure your material so your fly lasts longer and how it can make your flies more effective in catching fish. Click here to see the counter wrapping video: If you have any other questions or need additional personalized coaching check out the ling below!
Fly Tying Mentor
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There are many different types of egg patterns out there but none as simple and effective as a Glo Bug. I demonstrate how to quickly tie one using McFlyFoam Yarn. Materials for the Glo Bug Body: McflyFoam Yarn - Golden with a dot of light cream or McRoe
Thread: size D rod wrapping thread
Hook: Gamakatsu Octupus Size 4 Click Here is...