Fly Tying

If you are an angler that frequently fishes still waters and lakes, learning how to tie an effective damselfly larva pattern is a must. Damselflies frequent many still waters, lakes, and rivers around the world. They are an important food source to trout, and therefore, an important pattern for the fly fisherman. Growing up...

A Buzzer is an easy fly to learn how to tie. With some basic material, you can tie some very effective flies that are sure to catch you many fish. For the serious lake or stillwater fly fisherman, the Buzzer, or Chironomid as they are also referred to, is indispensable. It’s a great searching...

This article will teach you how to successfully tie a Klinkhammer. For many tiers, including myself, it’s one of the first parachute hackled flies you’ll learn to tie. This is an incredibly versatile fly that can be tied in various colors and sizes to imitate a wide range of insects. My first smallmouth yellowfish...

One of my go-to dry fly patterns is the CDC & Elk. Learning to tie this fly will form the basis of many CDC-based dry flies you’ll encounter. It will also introduce the technique of tying in fine deer hair wings. Although this may seem simple, it can be quite complicated if approached incorrectly....

The Avalon Shrimp might seem hard to tie, but this guide will assist you to tie them up in no time at all. This special fly was designed to target Permit, but over the years it has proved to be an incredibly versatile pattern. I’ve caught numerous Yellow Margin and Moustache Triggerfish in the...