
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.

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.

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.