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2022
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Softly Softly

The Partridge Parachute Emerger – or PPE for short – is a soft hackle dry fly, all limp and spindly

Fly Tying Videos. Which camera should I buy?

Are you thinking about getting into fly tying videos? Don't wait, start now! When it comes to cameras, you have TONS of options, and this video shares a few I've used over the years.

Frenchie

The Frenchie fly resembles a pheasant tail that has been changed slightly. These can be tied on a regular hook, but I really like using a jig hook with these.

Snælda

Here we will be tying the tube fly Snælda by mr. Grímur Jónsson.

Pheasant tail

Here we will be tying my version of the famous fly Pheasant tail by mr. Frank Sawyer.

Mýsla

Here we will be tying the fly Mýsla by Gylfi Kristjánsson. The fly is a great option for both stream and lake fishing. The fly catches both brown trout and arctic char.

No-Rise Nymph

This is a great generic imitation for searching the water when the fish aren’t rising. The small jig-off bead adds a little weight and flips the nymph to fish with the point up.

5 Things You need for Fly Tying

What are 5 things YOU need for fly tying? Comment below!

Brown Dun Spider

Learn how to tie a traditional classic north country spider with the original materials and techniques.

Drifting Caddis Pupa

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Blue Zulu Hopper Hedgehog

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CDC Bubble Emerger Caddis

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Hill Loch Muddler

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Naranxeira

Tying the Naranxeira Salmon Fly with Davie McPhail

Detached Bodied Balloon Caddis

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Mayfly Wet

This is not a traditional Irish Lough Mayfly pattern as it is dressed in a lighter manner than it’s big wave surfing cousins.

Tofting's CDC Mayfly

The largest mayfly in Scandinavia are the Ephemera Danica and it’s stillwater relative, the E. vulgata. They are the same size, and the Vulgata tend to be a little darker than the Danica.

Woven Ammonite Nymph

This pattern is based on Steve Thornton’s Ammonite nymph dressing, a real favourite amongst many tyers and fly fishers alike.

Brown & Orange Waterpusher

The movement of the fly and the disturbance in the water is the key to trigger predators. A fly that pushes the water is the big effort in flies tied “Buford-style”.

Small GOFI Shrimp

Shrimpflies is just a must-have-in-the-box ... period! Whether it is saltwater or frshwater, shrimpflies just has an attraction on predators that a few other type of baits have.

Brown Bead Stonefly

Even the most fanatical dry fly fisherman must admit that there are often days when nymphs are far superior to the dry flies.

Tan Spey Shrimp

Fishing in shallow water can be tricky, difficult and frustrating... The fly often catches the bottom or snags, but here the solution can be upside down flies.

Rainbow Warrior

The Rainbow Warrior is a fly created by Lance Eagan to fish as an attractor for fish targeting smaller sized midges and baetis. This is a flashy fly that really grabs the trouts attention.

Krafla Fly Tying tutorial | Ívar's Fly Workshop

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Blue Charm tying tutorial | Ívar's Fly Workshop

Tying a fly called X Fly Tying tutorial | Ívar's Fly Workshop

Nobbler Fly Tying tutorial | Ívar's Fly Workshop

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Pink and Blue tutorial | Ívar's Fly Workshop

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Hardy’s Favorite - Variation - Wet Fly

Hardy's Favorite is attributed to JJ Hardy in the 1870s. The recipe according to J. Edson Leonard in his book Flies is as follows.

Fly Design & Sink Rate

Fly Fishing EXPERT Devin Olsen Explains Fly Design & Sink Rate! Devin Olsen is an expert fly fisher and fly tier.

Primordial Bonefish Stew

This saltwater variation of Trevor Tanner’s Primordial Carp Stew works very well at fooling large spooky bonefish in shallow water

Bead Head Hares Ear

The Hares Ear is a classic fly that has been around for a long time. Even though its an older pattern, its still very effective today.

Stitch-Up Shrimp

This scud pattern uses a simple sewing technique to add the legs that are a common trait for these widespread crustaceans, which are high in the fish menu in both fresh- and saltwater

Winter Brown - Reverse Hackle - Sakasa

This is the Winter Brown as I learned from a Robert Smith Video where the pattern is credited to James Whitaker on a list of his Wharfdale patterns.

Royal Wulff

The Royal Wulff is one of those flies that seems like its just to pretty to work properly. However this fly works great!

RS2

The RS2 is a fly that is so simple yet works so well. Its one of those flies that is in a league of its own and there really isn't much that can replace it for given situations.

Sleekit Streamer

A productive zonker pattern tied with synthetic fur. Easy to tie, easy to cast.

Five more things you don't need in fly tying!

Wait, there are things you DON'T need to tie flies?!? Here are the links mentioned in the video:

Elk Hair Caddis

Elk Hair Caddis are one of those flies that have been around for a long time, yet still are some of the best dry flies you could fish with. They are a classic pattern that just seems to work.

Brúnka

Here we will be tying the fly Brúnka by master fly designer Jón Sigurðsson. This is one of Jón's best flies and totally worth it to keep few in your box.

Dagbjört

Here we will be tying the fly Dagbjört by my mentor in fly fishing and fly casting mr. Jón Sigurðsson.

Brassie

Here we will be tying the fly Brassie, Brass, Brassi, Brazz? The fly is a great option for both stream and lake fishing.

Black Zulu

Here we will be tying the famous wet fly Black Zulu. The Zulu flies are originally from the UK and they are among the very best wet fly patterns ever made in history of fly tying and fly fishing.

Craigie´s Killer Variant

The original Craigie´s Killer was designed by Craig McDonald and utilises a full jig body to get down really deep in the river.

Crazy Charlie

The Crazy Charlie is originally a fly for targeting bonefish - developed on Andros Island in 1977 in the Bahamas by local bonefish guide Charlie Smith and popularized by San Francisco angler Bob Na

GG Muddler

US flytyer Gunnar Brammer's nice little Soft Hackle Muddler is the inspiration behind this Grumpy Grizzly Muddler.

The Life of a Fly

A summer of fly fishing poppers in a smallmouth bass creek.

A talk with Bob Clouser

An interview with Bob Clouser, takling about his new signature hook with Ahrex Hooks, the SA 210. A hour with Bob Clouser, “that fly” and his life and career in fly fishing.

Easy Piecy Pike Fly

Fishing for pike and other predators has gained a large popularity, and we sure understand why - the take of an agressive pike is breathtaking, and the fish often has a decent size.

Dun Parachute

Dutch tyer Jan De Haas ties his version of a Dun Parachute.

Chartreuse ESL shrimp

Hey folks, Made another tutorial ready for you, as I’ve tested the ESL shrimp during Easter vacation. This chartreuse ESL shrimp performed well and caught a few sea trout on it.

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