
How to Tie Jeff’s Furled Sally Dry Fly: Step-by-Step Fly Tying Guide
Learn how to tie Jeff’s Furled Sally, a classic yellow Sally stonefly dry fly pattern, using the unique technique of furling synthetic yarn to create an extended body. Perfect for imitating big mayflies and stoneflies in rivers and streams.

How to Tie the Classic Mr Blobby Fly Pattern: Step-by-Step Guide
The Mr Blobby fly is a unique and effective competition fly originally tied by Jimmy McBride, designed to mimic bright, flashy prey and catch the attention of trout. Follow this step-by-step guide to tie your own Mr Blobby fly, blending vibrant colors and using traditional dubbing techniques.

How to Tie the Natural Red & Black Peacock Double Bock Fly – Step by Step Guide
This simple yet effective fly pattern combines natural red fibers and a black dyed peacock body with holographic tinsel for a striking look that works great on any cast.

How to Tie the White Wolf Dry Fly: Step-by-Step Fly Tying Guide
The White Wolf is a classic dry fly pattern known for its buoyancy and effectiveness in trout fishing. This step-by-step guide will walk you through the process of tying a perfect White Wolf, ideal for anglers looking to enhance their fly fishing arsenal.

How to Tie the Purple Death Fly Pattern in Purple — Step-by-Step Guide
The Purple Death is a classic, effective fly pattern that catches fish reliably, and here’s how to tie it in a vibrant purple color with a fluorescent orange collar for extra attraction.

Mini Crayfish Jig Fly – Step-by-Step Fly Tying Guide
This mini crayfish pattern is a versatile and highly effective fly that can be fished as a nymph or small streamer, offering lifelike movement and the ideal profile to entice trout in various water conditions.

How to Tie a Slump Buster Streamer for Euro Nymphing (Step-by-Step Guide)
The Slump Buster Streamer is a versatile and highly effective fly for aggressive trout, especially when fished with Euro nymphing techniques in smaller sizes.

Mastering the Surface: Secrets to Deadly Emerger Patterns
Every now and then, you come across a fly tyer whose patterns just stop you in your tracks—clean, smart, and dialed-in for real results. That’s exactly what you get with Graeme. We caught up with him after another big season on the competition circuit, where he’s not only been stacking up national caps for Scotland but also fine-tuning foam head emergers that have become lethal on pressured waters. Over a cup of something warm (or maybe a dram), we talked about his journey, what makes a suspender midge tick, and where his tying is heading as he sets his sights on the wild brown trout of the lochs. Let’s dive in.

How to Tie the Tasmanian Devil Euro Nymph – Step-by-Step Fly Tying Guide
The Tasmanian Devil Euro Nymph is a deadly attractor pattern born on the competitive rivers of Tasmania, designed to trigger aggressive strikes with its hot orange tag, flashy CDC hackle, and slim profile—perfect for euro nymphing or tightline setups.

How to Tie the Tungsten Rainbow Dart – A Fly Tying Guide Inspired by Lance Egan’s Classics
The Tungsten Rainbow Dart is a highly effective mash-up fly combining elements from Lance Egan’s legendary patterns—the Tungsten Surveyor, Rainbow Warrior, and Red Dart—designed to target pressured trout with a bright, deadly profile.

How to Tie a Sulphur Perdigon-Style Nymph (Step-by-Step Fly Tying Guide)
The Sulphur Paragon-Style Nymph is a fast-sinking, highly effective Euro nymph designed to imitate the sulphur mayfly nymph—perfect for pre-hatch fishing in northeastern streams.

Inside the Mind of a Master Bugmaker: Michael Wenzel on Realistic Fly Tying
I had the chance to catch up with Michael Wenzel, one of the most dialed-in bugmakers in the game, whose flies are more art than imitation. We swapped stories about early fish, what makes a pattern work (or not), and how he’s managed to blend a lifetime of passion with patience, skill, and a deep respect for the craft. This isn’t just about tying flies—it’s about seeing the world through a trout’s eyes and building something beautiful one wrap at a time. Here's how Michael got his start, why realism matters, and the kind of dedication it takes to make a mayfly look like it’s about to take off.

How to Tie the Silver Bullet Baetis Fly Pattern: Step-by-Step Guide
The Silver Bullet Baitis is a fast-sinking, durable, and simple fly pattern perfect for anglers looking for an effective baitfish imitation with a sleek, sparse profile.

Classic Patterns, Cowboy Grit: Inside the World of Fly Tyer Blake Glover
There’s a certain kind of strength that shows up when life hits hardest—and that’s exactly what we saw in Blake Glover, better known in our world as The Fly Tying Cowboy. I had the chance to sit down with Blake and hear how he turned unimaginable heartbreak into a fire that fuels his passion for fly tying. From that first Walmart fly rod to pro staff roles with Daiichi, Veevus, and The Fly Hair Co., Blake’s journey is raw, real, and deeply rooted in tradition. We caught up with him to talk about the patterns he loves, the gear he trusts, and the purpose that keeps him tying flies day after day. This one’s about resilience, legacy, and the healing power of thread and feather.

How to Tie the Oil Slick Frenchie Euro Nymph — Step-by-Step Guide
Discover how to tie the Oil Slick Frenchie, a durable and effective euro nymph fly pattern that acts as a versatile attractor mayfly nymph. This pattern is perfect for anglers looking to fish with a tough, attractive fly that works great on two-nymph rigs.

How to Tie the Fax Caddis Fly: Step-by-Step Guide for Effective Fly Fishing
The Facts Caddis is a versatile and fun-to-tie fishing fly that performs excellently on the water, perfect for trout and other freshwater species.

How to Fish Chironomids Like a Pro: Zach’s Guide to Stillwater Strategy
We caught up with Zach, better known online for his razor-sharp stillwater patterns and deep knowledge of lake entomology, during a stretch of calm mornings and hungry rainbows out in Kelowna, B.C. As someone who’s spent more than a few dawns watching chironomids rise and rods bend, I was stoked to sit down with a fellow lake junkie who lives and breathes fly tying. Zach broke down his process, shared his go-to tactics for consistent success on stillwaters, and offered a few tips every new fly tier should hear. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your lake game, there’s a lot to learn from this one.

How to Tie Realistic Mayfly Wally Wings: Step-by-Step Guide
Create ultra-realistic mayfly wings using the classic Wally Wing technique, perfect for lifelike fly patterns that improve your fishing success. This Wally Wing technique offers realistic mayfly wings with a simple process, though note it can cause slight tippet twist on long, fast casts. Ideal for slow-action rods and short casts, it’s a must-try for fly tiers aiming for lifelike mayfly imitations.

Inside Fly Tying Europe: How a Scandinavian Passion Sparked a Continental Movement
Every now and then, you meet folks in this world who are so dialed into the craft, it feels less like a hobby and more like a calling. That’s exactly what we found when we caught up with the crew behind Fly Tying Europe. These are the kinds of people who grew up around vise and feather, shaped by generations of passion and purpose. What started as a family tradition in a small Scandinavian home has grown into a continental force for creativity, community, and catching fish on your own ties. We sat down with one of the founders to talk shop, dig into their story, and hear why European fly tying is thriving like never before.

How to Tie the Amberwing Dictator Fly — A Versatile Summer Caddis Hair’s Ear Pattern
The Amberwing Dictator is a creative variation of the classic Amberwing Prince Nymph, designed for summer caddis fishing. This versatile pattern combines the signature peacock curls and biots of a prince nymph with a hair’s ear body, making it ideal for enticing fish feeding on tan and olive caddisflies in local waters.