Flies

This week's selections pair bold attractors with subtle naturals. The Infamous Pink Worm leans into visibility for when subtlety takes a back seat. On the opposite end, the Pheasant Tail Nymph remains a masterclass in restraint—proof that classic materials and clean proportions never go out of style. The Cased Caddis is worth a close look with impressive...

As the seasons shift, this week's collection highlights the versatility required for early-season success. We begin with Davie McPhail's masterful use of Tanuki fur, an innovative material choice for Spring Salmon flies that offers unparalleled underwater movement. For those targeting aggressive predators, the integration of internal rattles in the Rattle...

This week’s Tying Tuesday features four simple patterns for catching trout or bonefish this winter. We kick things off with a coll upside-down Baetis jig pattern from Travis at Bearded Trout's Flies. I'm not sure why he called it a "balanced" fly, since it's a basic jig nymph, but it will surely draw strikes from trout holding near the bottom. Next up is...

Winter fly fishing is a game of patience, precision, and—most importantly—having the right bugs in your box. In this video, Curtis from Fly Fish Food in Orem, Utah, is cracking open his "Cheat Code" Winter Fly Box to reveal the 10 specific patterns that have saved his season time and time again. When the water temps drop and the trout get lethargic, you...

This week’s Tying Tuesday features four fascinating patterns that will require tiers to think outside the box a little bit. We kick things off with an elaborate take on the classic Prince Nymph, as Gary Morin shares a version that he uses for steelhead. It will certainly also work for trout, especially in smaller sizes. Next up, McFly Angler offers two...

This week’s Tying Tuesday features four very different patterns to help you learn new skills at the vise and catch fish. patterns designed to get down in the water column and tempt sluggish fish to strike. We kick things off with a a caddis/grub variation of the Classic Prince Nymph, from In the Riffle. Next, Tim Flagler teaches us to tie a very tiny...

This week's Tying Tuesday features four patterns of varying complexity, but here's the thing: They are all actually simple to tie, even the ones that don't look it. We kick things off with a cool Balanced Leech variation from Matt Winkler of Umpqua, who walks us through the steps to created a white, flashy minnow imitation that will fish great on the dead...

If you had to choose the one pattern you would be sure to have, no matter where you're fishing, what would you pick? For guide Scott Spooner of Taylor Creek Fly Shops, it's a tiny emerger: It’s rare that a single fly pattern can work every day and in every situation on a western trout stream, but I’d argue that Rim Chung’s RS2 Emerger comes pretty...

This week’s Tying Tuesday features three patterns designed to get down in the water column and tempt sluggish fish to strike. Gilbert Rowley shows you how to tie a colorful, flashy pattern based on a jig hook, which means you can bounce it along the bottom with less fear of hang-ups. Next, Wyoming tier Bob Reece shares his versatile  Fusion Nymph, which...

Do you want to start tying your own flies but don't know where to start? Fear not, Charlie Craven—of Charlie's Fly Box in Arvada, Colorado—has got you covered. He walks you through the tools and resources you need to kick off your passion for lashing fur, feathers, and synthetics to hooks.