
How to Tie the Half Candy Baitfish Fly: Step-by-Step Guide
If you're looking to tie a realistic baitfish pattern, the Half Candy Baitfish Fly is a great choice—perfect for peacock bass, trout, and other predator fish. This fly combines sculpting flash fiber and mallard feathers for a sleek, lifelike presentation.

How to Tie the Hog Magnet Fly Pattern: A Step-by-Step Guide
The Hog Magnet is a classic fly pattern created by the legendary John Kent. With its striking red and silver body, it's sure to catch the attention of fish, whether fished as a pupa, larvae, or attractor.

How to Tie an EZ Bloodworm Pattern for Stillwater Fishing
The bloodworm is a highly effective pattern for stillwater fishing, often used to mimic the larvae of midges. This simple yet powerful fly is quick to tie and can be adjusted in size to match various fishing conditions.

How to Tie the Don King Fly Pattern | Fly Tying for Beginners
The Don King fly is a unique take on a classic marabou leech, featuring a Matuka-style wing wrap that adds durability and lifelike movement in the water.

How to Tie the Trico Spinner: Step By Step Guide
The Trico Spinner is a must-have pattern for late-season mayfly hatches, perfectly imitating the tiny Tricorythodes spinners that trout key in on from August through the first frosts of fall

How to Tie the Hot Spot Midge: A Step-by-Step Guide
The Magic Pupa is a fantastic pattern for catching fish, especially when conditions are right. This simple yet effective fly has a proven track record for success, particularly during the colder months when it's fished on a dropper. Here’s how to tie it!

How to Tie a Simple and Effective Foam Beetle Pattern
This simple foam beetle pattern is perfect for catching fish and is quick to tie. Follow these easy steps to create your own version of this classic fly!

Behind the Vise: Dirtybugzzz Fly Tying Tips for Beginners and Beyond
We caught up with Carl, a talented fly tyer and angler from Sweden, to chat about his journey into fly tying, his creative process, and what keeps him inspired. From humble beginnings by a local river to crafting intricate stonefly nymphs, Carl shares the passion and artistry that goes into every fly he ties. Whether you're a seasoned tyer or just getting started, his insights are sure to inspire.

How to Tie a Hotspot Hares Ear | Fly Tying for Beginners
The Hotspot Hares Ear is a popular nymph pattern that combines classic materials with a touch of color for added visibility and fish attraction. Follow these easy steps to tie your own version, perfect for your fly box.

How to Tie a Compare Dun Dry Fly
The Compare Dun is a low-floating, easy-to-tie dry fly that's perfect for imitating various mayflies, including the Calibaetis. With a simple body and a deer hair wing, it’s great for anglers looking for a quick pattern to add to their fly box. Here's how to tie it!

How to Tie a Bar’s Emerger Fly Pattern | Fly tying for Beginners
The Bar Emerger is a timeless fly pattern designed by John Bar, first introduced in the 1970s, and is known for its simplicity and effectiveness in catching fish. This easy-to-tie fly imitates the emerging stages of aquatic insects and works particularly well on tailwaters and freestone rivers.

How to Tie the Bead Head Prince Nymph: A Step-by-Step Guide
The Bead Head Prince Nymph is a widely recognized and deadly fly pattern, perfect for targeting stream-run trout worldwide. Here's how to tie this proven and essential fly, step by step.

The Art of Fly Tying: David’s Secrets to Tying Perfect Dry Flies
We caught up with David, a passionate fly tier and creator, to talk about his journey into the art of fly tying. In this interview, he shares the story of how he got started, his creative process, and his go-to tips for tying better dry flies. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your craft, David’s insights are sure to elevate your fly-tying game.

Step-by-Step Guide: How to Tie a Small Soft Hackle Pheasant Tail
In this guide, you get walked through the steps to tie a small soft hackle pheasant tail, a pattern perfect for smashing fish during hatches. This fly combines the classic pheasant tail body with a soft hackle for added movement in the water, ideal for lots of situations, and can be tied in a variety of sizes to match your local hatch.

How to Tie the Stimulator Dry Fly | Step by Step guide
The Stimulator is a versatile dry fly that imitates stoneflies, caddisflies, and even hoppers, making it a must-have in any fly box. Follow these steps to tie your own high-floating, durable version of this classic pattern.

How to Tie the Jigged Zebra Midge | Fly Tying for Beginners
A staple for any fly box, the Jigged Zebra Midge is a must-have for year-round success, especially on most tail waters —simple, effective, and deadly on trout.

How to Tie the Pink Pepto Squirmy Wormy
Today the crew at Avid max bring us a squirmy worm variations they call the Pink Pepto Squirmy Wormy a simple and effective fly pattern that’s perfect for attracting fish with its squirmy, lifelike movements. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to tie this vibrant fly.

How to Tie the Tying a Fire Tiger Perch Fly | Step-by-Step Guide
Ryan Houston brings us the scaled-down Fire Tiger perch fly is perfect for big perch, offering durability and movement to attract predatory fish,

Master the Stonefly: Fly Tying Tips from Brian of TiesFlies
I caught up with Brian from tiesflies, the guy behind some seriously impressive fly-tying content on Instagram. We talked about how he got into fly fishing, his go-to fly patterns, and his plans to take TheFlySmith brand to the next level. Enjoy hearing about his journey and the art of fly tying

How to Tie the Purple Para Wolf | Fly Tying Tutorial
Back at it with another tutorial from Avid Max , this Purple Para Wolf is a vibrant, high-contrast pattern that combines purple and chartreuse elements, perfect for catching fish’s attention.