Fly Tying Videos

This little nymph fills two things quickly: a fly box, and a trout's mouth.  Tie this baby up in as many colors as possible and get to work.

It's big, you don't want to get in its' way, and it cleans up.  This intruder is absolutely worth tying in a couple different colors for chasing winter steelhead in coastal rivers.

The King Tubby Stone is a great stonefly nymph that will fool fish looking for big bugs!

This is a very effective nymph pattern utilizing a few materials that make it pop.  Try tying a few of these up in various colors and test on the water to see what works for you.

This fly is traditional enough to satisfy the classic low-water swing fly crowd, but also adds in a little extra bugginess and flare.

Intended to be a coastal steelhead pattern, this is a colorful fly with a ton of action and a pretty big profile, but still moves well through the water.

This is as good of an imitation as you'll find for a rainbow trout.  It is a pretty simple pattern to tie, and can be easily altered by changing colors to mimic other species of fish for either fresh or saltwater.

Tied on a jig hook, this October Caddis pattern is perfect for fishing under an indicator or tight-line nymphing.

Whether you are trying to fill a box for saltwater or warm water, this baitfish pattern is a great place to start.

Perdigon flies were made popular by Spanish competition anglers because they sink quickly and catch a lot of fish.  Learn to tie the Perdigonish fly here.

Anglers love this Stimulator pattern because of its effectiveness and versatility.  It's a great searching pattern when you're unsure of what trout are targeting, and it floats well enough to hold up a nymph tied on as a dropper rig.

Originally tied as a low-riding caddis dry fly, this is the El Vato Nymph: a quick-sinking bug that comes together with a few creatively used materials.