How to tie: The Demon Midge
Today, the boy at From: AvidMax are going to tie the Demon Midge, a fantastic winter tailwater pattern created by Matt McKenna. This little fly is quick to tie, offers a bit of flash, and works wonders for midge larva patterns, especially in smaller sizes. Whether you're hitting the tailwaters or chasing winter trout, this fly is sure to impress.
How to tie: a Foam Caddis (Puterbaugh Caddis)
Today, the crew at Trident Fly Fishing is going to tie up the Puterbaugh Foam Caddis, a simple but effective fly developed by Peter Puterbaugh, a guide on the Arkansas River in Colorado. This fly is easy to tie, uses minimal materials, and creates a great silhouette in the water—perfect for those late day caddis hatches
How to tie: a Hot Wire Prince
In today’s tutorial, Skyler Hardman is tying a versatile fly that performs especially well in high, off-color spring waters and fast pocket water. The key to its success is the combination of a weighted body and a strong, attractor-style presentation. Follow along as Skyler walks you through the steps to tie this easy-to-fish pattern with some fun color variations.
How to tie: a Royal Humpy
Today, the boys at Umpqua Feather Merchants are tying the Royal Humpy, a variation that combines the classic Humpy with a Royal Coachman. This fly can be tied with different colors to suit a variety of fishing situations, and it’s a great choice for both dry and terrestrial fishing. Let’s dive in!
How to tie: a Beadhead Pat’s Rubber Legs
Today, The Northern Angler Fly Shop is tying the classic Beadhead Pat's Rubber Legs, a must-have stonefly imitation that’s simple, effective, and incredibly durable. This fly is perfect for nymphing, and it’s quick to tie, so you’ll have plenty of them in your box for any fishing situation. Let’s dive in!
How to tie: a Bead Head Soft Hackle Hairs Ear
Today, Tactical Fly Fisher is going to show you how to tie the Bead Head Soft Hackle Hairs Ear, a versatile and lifelike fly that's perfect for smaller freestone streams. Its soft hackle gives it great movement in the water, and it's effective in a variety of fishing conditions, especially where fish are making quick decisions.
How to tie a Madam X Fly
Today InTheRiffle is going to show you how to tie the Madam X Dry Fly—a classic pattern that’s simple to tie and still effective on the water. Perfect for mimicking terrestrials, it’s a reliable choice for a variety of fishing conditions.
How to Tie : a Griffith’s Gnat
Today, tightlinevideo is tying one of the most iconic midge imitations: the Griffith’s Gnat. Known for its simplicity and effectiveness, this fly imitates a cluster of midges, making it a go-to pattern for trout. While we’ll be tying it on a small size 20 hook, this versatile fly works just as well in sizes 14 through 24.
How to tie: a Perdigon Rainbow Warrior Nymph
Today we're going to show you how to tie the Rainbow Warrior Paragon—an updated and more durable version of the classic Rainbow Warrior. This fly sinks faster and is perfect for a variety of fishing situations
How to tie: a Royal Stimulator
The Royal Stimulator features a vibrant peacock body with contrasting red floss and a robust hackle, making it an excellent choice for a variety of fishing conditions.
How to tie: a Parachute Hopper
It’s one of those underrated gems—great for those fish that are keen on real Hoppers in quieter waters. This fly is a bit more delicate compared to the big foamy Hoppers, making it ideal for picky fish
How to tie: a Bunny Leech
The Bunny Leech is a streamer pattern perfect for targeting trout, steelhead, and other game fish, offering an amazing profile and great movement in the water.
How to tie: a Frenchie Nymph
The Frenchie is a versatile and effective pattern, perfect for imitating small emerging insects and ideal for a variety of fishing conditions.
How to tie: a Klinkhammer
The Clink Hammer is a versatile fly pattern that imitates emerging insects, making it effective for both caddis and mayflies. Follow these steps to tie your own
How to tie a Hot Spot Pheasant Tail
Let me introduce you to the Hotspot Pheasant Tail, a reliable pattern with some simple yet effective tweaks, including a bright orange bead that fish can't resist
How to tie: a Royal Coachman
In this fly-tying tutorial, you'll learn how to craft a beautiful and durable Royal Coachman with step-by-step instructions, you'll master creating wings, setting materials, and wrapping the perfect fly.
How to Tie: Beaded Squirmy Worm
Tying a Squirmy Worm can be tricky, as the material tends to slip and get cut by the thread. But here's a method using no thread at all—just a bead and some lead wire—to create a durable, simple, and effective fly
How to tie: a Disco Midge
The Disco Midge is a simple yet effective fly, perfect for imitating small midges. It's quick to tie and ideal for targeting trout in clear waters.
How to tie: a Pink Squirrel
The Pink Squirrel is an effective attractor nymph pattern created by John Bethke from Wisconsin. Whether you're imitating a scud or just aiming for a flashy, buggy look, this fly is a must-have for your fly box.
How to tie: a Chubby Chernobyl
The Chubby Chernobyl is a classic fly that many anglers swear by for dry-dropper fishing due to its buoyancy and effectiveness.