Fly Tying

I am happy to share a guest fly tying video from Darren at Piscator Flies.    Darren shows us how to tie the Chaddock which...

Unlock the secrets of landing trophy trout with fly fishing virtuoso Landon Mayer, who generously shares his expertise on everything from the precise art of fly tying to the adrenaline rush of sight fishing. Whether you're wading through the streams of Colorado or casting on still waters, Landon's strategies are a game-changer. As we navigate through a rich conversation, we uncover the intricacies of angling presentations, the importance of matching them to insect hatches, and delve into the role of fitness in ensuring you can keep casting for years to come.

I show you how to tie the Pheasant Tail Nymph in today's fly tying video.   Watch the video and find a few tips...

I've been getting a few questions from some on how to setup and post your #flytyingchallenge30 fly tying photos on Instagram.  If you haven't...

Bruce Staples, author of multiple books on fishing in the Yellowstone area, is back totake us to the East Idaho Fly Tying Expo. You'll find...

Jeff Coffey from Zag.fish is back on the podcast to share some insight into the creation of their new rotary fly tying vice and...

Today's guest traded trout strains for silk thread vintage hooks, and the history-packed world of classic fly tying never looked back. From his first salmon fly at age 12 to becoming a leading voice in preserving old school craftsmanship, Tony Smith has spent decades chasing the perfect thread wrap. By the end of this episode, you'll know what really defines a classic salmon fly, why wax silk and antique hooks still matter, and how tying flies help Tony navigate OCD social anxiety and come out on the other side.

Have you ever been on the river when one person was hammering the fish and all others were picking their nose?  The dude seemed...

In today's fly tying video I show you how to use the FairFlies.com fly tying brush.  This fly brush allows you to tie an...

Why do steelhead take a fly?  Becasue they are looking for food - Maybe?  Because they have instincts from their juvenile self from 2...