
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.

How to Tie the Glow Bug & Good Egg: Simple and Effective Egg Patterns for Trout
If you’re looking for a high-visibility, highly effective egg pattern for targeting trout during spawning season, the Glow Bug and Good Egg are two killer flies every angler should have in their box.

How to Tie the Glitter Bug Fly Tying Instructions
The Glitter Bug, also known as the Green Ass Bug, is a popular fly for both topwater and wet fly fishing, especially in Newfoundland. It’s a simple and effective pattern, often used for catching salmon. Below is a step-by-step guide on how to tie this classic fly.

The Royal Chubby Chernobyl Fly Pattern: Step-by-Step Guide
The Chubby Chernobyl is a versatile and buoyant dry fly pattern, ideal for dry-dropper applications. Its larger size and foam body make it perfect for supporting heavier nymphs in your setup. Below is a step-by-step guide to tying this favorite fly.

Step-by-Step Guide | Stillwater Blood Worm Fly Pattern
In this tutorial, we’ll be tying a small blood worm pattern designed for smaller still waters, ideal for attracting fish in clear, healthy waters. This fly is perfect for fishing under an indicator or "bung," and it works well in smaller sizes like a 14 or 16.

Parachute Foam Ant: Step-by-Step Fly Tying Guide
This step-by-step guide will walk you through how to tie a Parachute Foam Ant pattern, perfect for adding variety to your ant fly collection. Inspired by a fly purchased in Colorado, this pattern features a foam body and a parachute post for great visibility on the water.

Step-by-Step Guide for Tying a Bead Head Soft Hackle Hares Ear
The Bead Head Soft Hackle Hares Ear is an excellent all-around fly pattern, perfect for freestone streams and pocket water. The combination of its lifelike appearance and the motion of the soft hackle makes it irresistible to fish, especially in quick decision-making environments.

Inside the Mind of Utrera Fly Tying: Lucas Utrera on Art, Innovation, and the Perfect Dry Fly
We caught up with Lucas Utrera, the mind and hands behind Utrera Fly Tying, during a quiet afternoon after the hatch had settled. Over the years, Lucas has carved out a name for himself in the fly tying world—where art meets angling. As someone who’s walked miles of riverbank in search of that perfect drift, I was drawn to Lucas' thoughtful approach to tying and his deep respect for the craft’s tradition. In our chat, he opened up about how a childhood spark turned into a lifelong pursuit of artistry, precision, and innovation at the vise.

How to Tie a Zug Bug Nymph Fly Pattern
The Zug Bug is a classic nymph pattern that features peacock curl as the primary material, giving it a unique, lifelike appeal in the water. Perfect for both beginners and experienced fly tiers, this pattern is versatile and effective. Follow these steps to create your own Zug Bug nymph fly!

Step-by-Step Guide to Tying a Small Soft Hackle Pheasant Tail
The Small Soft Hackle Pheasant Tail is a classic fly pattern, known for its delicate appearance and effectiveness in a variety of fishing conditions. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you tie this simple yet effective fly, perfect for small streams or delicate presentations.

How to Tie the Kingfisher Wet Fly: Step-by-Step Guide
The Kingfisher Wet Fly is a vibrant, attractor-style fly that’s perfect for brown trout and sea trout. Known for its colorful appeal, it’s a traditional pattern that stands out in the water and attracts fish with its movement and bright hues.

How to Tie the Woolly Worm Fly: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners
The Woolly Worm is a classic and versatile fly pattern that imitates a wide range of aquatic insects, making it a must-have for any fly angler's box.

How to Tie the Gotcha Fly: A Modern Twist on a Bonefish Classic
The Gotcha is one of the most iconic and effective bonefish flies ever created, especially for flats fishing in the Bahamas—this step-by-step guide walks you through a durable, updated version using modern materials.

How to Tie the Pistol Pete Fly Pattern
The Pistol Pete is a classic attractor streamer known for its spinning propeller blade that creates irresistible vibration and flash—ideal for catching trout, pike, walleye, and more in stained or moving water.

From Coast to Craft: How This B.C. Fly Tyer Designs Patterns That Catch Everything
We caught up with Conor, a fishy character out of Victoria, B.C., whose passion for fly design runs as deep as the waters he fishes. From chasing coho on the Sunshine Coast as a kid to crafting lifelike baitfish patterns inspired by Baja’s big blue, Conor’s story is one of salt, sand, and serious creativity at the vise. Whether you’re a seasoned fly slinger or just getting into tying, his perspective on building better flies and understanding forage species is one you won’t want to miss.