Month: September 2020
Peak Rotary Vise Review and Giveaway
This contest has ended. Congratulations to Jeremy N of Chattanooga, TN! Hey fly tiers! Thanks for stopping by. We hit another milestone on the channel…
Fly Tying a Purple Haze – Classic American Fly Pattern
Andy Carlson, a guide on the Bitterroot River in Montana came up with this pattern which is very similar to a Parachute Adams dry fly,…
Otto’s Dragon – Fly Tying a Hairwing Streamer
Designed in September 2020, and named for Otto Julian, Otto’s Dragon is similar to many classic hairwing streamers. This specific streamer pattern is tied with…
Miller Nymph – Fly Tying Appalachian/Great Smoky Mountain Trout Patterns
Another pattern from Pat Proffitt of Sevier County, Tennessee, the Miller Nymph is a lightly dressed, easy-to-tie fly that is excellent for the faster waters…
Corey’s Calftail – Fly Tying Appalachian/Great Smoky Mountain Trout Patterns
Created by Ralph Corey in the 1920s, this pattern originated in the North but has been a popular trout fly in the Smoky Mountains for…
Fly Tying the Serendipity – Classic American Fly Pattern
Created by Ross Merigold to fish in trout waters in Montana, the Serendipity has quickly become an American classic fly pattern. At only about 40…
Fly Tying a Pink Squirrel – Classic American Nymph Pattern
Created by John Bethke (circa early 2000s) of Westby, WI, the Pink Squirrel has found popularity throughout the Driftless region (and the west in general)….
Haines Lake Shiner – Fly Tying a Traditional Feather Wing Streamer
As one of the viewer-submitted flies, the Haines Lake Shiner is an original pattern created by Jim Vatter of Pennsylvania. This streamer pattern is an…
Fore & After – Fly Tying Appalachian/Great Smoky Mountain Trout Patterns
While the exact origins of the Fore and After are mostly a mystery, this pattern is largely unknown outside of the Great Smoky Mountains. This…
Pat’s Nymph – Fly Tying Appalachian/Great Smoky Mountain Trout Patterns
From legendary fly tier Pat Proffit of Sevier County, Tennessee, Pat’s Nymph is a super easy fly to tie but has been an effective pattern…