Dave Bloom was born and raised in Great Falls and has spent his life fishing the waters of Montana and Idaho. He began his guiding career in 1985 on the Henry’s Fork, the South Fork of the Snake and the Teton in Idaho. In 1995, he moved closer to home […]
Nymphs
Bloom’s Black Peacock Perdigon – Dave Bloom
Perdigon fly patterns are really popular right now. Mainly, because the are super effective on trout. Spanish and French in origin, these little bead heads will turn trout. Dave gives a great demonstration of how to tie this hot little number. Dave Bloom was born and raised in Great Falls […]
Mirage Nymph – Dan Gard
Go 4K, Ad Free The Mirage Nymph pattern will definitely get a trout’s attention. A bead head little pattern to make a splash by Dan Gard. Dan Gard spent 18 years as a fly fishing guide and has been tying flies for 25. He began fly tying because back then […]
Bloom’s Purple Weight Fly – Dave Bloom
Dave Bloom was born and raised in Great Falls and has spent his life fishing the waters of Montana and Idaho. He began his guiding career in 1985 on the Henry’s Fork, the South Fork of the Snake and the Teton in Idaho. In 1995, he moved closer to […]
Floating Baetis Emerger – Dandy Reiner
Dandy Reiner ties another handy pattern for us this week. You can find these in most fly shops but if you tie them yourself, you need to make sure you get the profile right. The Floating Baetis Emerger pattern works great on western waters in the spring and fall. RECIPE: […]
Double Beaded Stonefly Nymph – Dandy Reiner
Dandy Reiner. Dandy owns Hatch Finders Fly shop (https://www.hatchfinders.com/) in Livingston, MT. She learned the art of fly tying from her father Dean, another of our favorites. Today she is tying a Double Beaded Stonefly Nymph pattern for us. RECIPE: Hook: Nymph hook sizes 10-16 […]
Wollum Worm – Rick Wollum
Rick started flyfishing at the age of six, at an uncle’s cabin in Minnesota for bluegill. Flyfishing quickly became a lifetime pursuit in Colorado, with Rick spending a lot of time fishing Colorado’s South Platte while he attended Denver University. He then started guiding with mentor Steve Herter at Elk […]
Corn Fed Prince Nymph – Josh Stanish
This video is also available as an HD Download at our store. Josh Stanish is a tyer from Bozeman, MT. Find out more about Josh by going to Biggie’s Bugs or to www.montanatroutchasers.com Josh grew up in the mountains of Colorado and watched a world class resort grow from the […]
Frisky Fly – Jay Buchner
RECIPE Hook: Mustad 1x 3906b #12-#18 (any nymph type hook will work) Bead: Gold to match hook size Weight: 4 or 5 turns of lead wire to secure bead Thread: 6/0 Danville prewaxed coffee or beige Tail: Guard hair from Hare’s mask or fox squirrel (optional: Two strands of pearl […]
KC’s Peacock – Kieran Frye
Kieran Frye has been tying flies since 1981. He is an award winning tyer, including the 1994 Mustad Scandinavian Open held in Oslo, Norway. Many of Kieran’s patterns were developed during his days afield in his home state of Pennsylvania. Recipe: Hook: Mustad Midge Hook Thread: 8/0 Uni Black Body: […]
Green Caddis Rock Worm – Bob Jacklin
Bob Jacklin (www.jacklinsflyshop.com) has been a fly fishing guide and outfitter in the Yellowstone region for over 37 years. He is a world class fly fisherman, fly tyer, and fly casting instructor. Bob holds a Masters Certification as a fly casting instructor, and sits on the FFF’s Board of Governors […]
Rubberleg 20 Incher – Josh Stanish
Josh Stanish is a tyer from Bozeman, MT. Find out more about Josh by going to Biggie’s Bugs or to www.montanatroutchasers.com Josh grew up in the mountains of Colorado and watched a world class resort grow from the ground up. His passion for fishing got started at a young age […]
Emergent PMD Nymph – Dave Bloom
Dave Bloom was born and raised in Great Falls and has spent his life fishing the waters of Montana and Idaho. He began his guiding career in 1985 on the Henry’s Fork, the South Fork of the Snake and the Teton in Idaho. In 1995, he moved closer to home […]
Elk Liver Nymph – Boots Allen
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ARF Tung-Syn PT – Al Ritt
From Al: I grew up in Michigan and have fished as long as I can remember. After graduating college, I moved to California and gravitated toward fly fishing almost exclusively. I have been tying “seriously” since 1983 and have been a tying instructor both independently and for several Colorado fly […]
Beadhead Callibaetis – Jerry Criss
From Jerry: I am a fly tier from La Pine, Oregon. I retired to Central Oregon in 2004 to follow my passion for the sport of fly fishing and fly tying which took hold of me in the early 80’s. I was blessed with a great mentor and teacher in […]
ARF Midge Pupa – Al Ritt
From Al: I grew up in Michigan and have fished as long as I can remember. After graduating college, I moved to California and gravitated toward fly fishing almost exclusively. I have been tying “seriously” since 1983 and have been a tying instructor both independently and for several Colorado fly […]
Quick Descent Baetis Nymph – Boots Allen
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Damsel Nymph – Jerry Criss
From Jerry: I am a fly tyer from La Pine, Oregon. I retired to Central Oregon in 2004 to follow my passion for the sport of fly fishing and fly tying which took hold of me in the early 80’s. I was blessed with a great mentor and teacher in […]
T-Rex Worm – Willy Self
Willy discovered his passion for fly fishing at the early age of six. Shortly thereafter, he began tying his own flies for trout, salmon steelhead, and shad. Willy found his love of lake fishing early and has continued to fish stillwaters, becoming known far and wide for his expertise and […]
Larva Lace Caddis – Willy Self
Willy discovered his passion for fly fishing at the early age of six. Shortly thereafter, he began tying his own flies for trout, salmon steelhead, and shad. Willy found his love of lake fishing early and has continued to fish stillwaters, becoming known far and wide for his expertise and […]
CDC Caddis Emerger – Willy Self
Willy discovered his passion for fly fishing at the early age of six. Shortly thereafter, he began tying his own flies for trout, salmon steelhead, and shad. Willy found his love of lake fishing early and has continued to fish stillwaters, becoming known far and wide for his expertise and […]
Road Warrior Damsel – Doug McKnight
Thanks to Hatchfinders Fly Shop for hosting us again! Recipe: Hook: TMC 2488H #12 ———————————- Buy on Amazon Thread: Olive UTC 140 ——————————— Buy on Amazon Body: Pearl core Braid Olive ————————- Buy on Amazon Tail: Olive Ostrich Herl ——————————– Buy on Amazon Wingcase: Olive Turkey Biots ————————- Buy on […]
CDC Beadhead Mayfly Nymph – Marc Petitjean
Marc Petitjean ties a CDC Beadhead Mayfly Nymph using the Magic Tool fly tying tool and a few other interesting techniques. From Marc: I learned to fish like the kids in the great movie “A River Runs Through It”: Nearly 35 years ago – when I was a seven year […]
Beadhead CDC Caddis Pupa – Marc Petitjean
From Marc: I learned to fish like the kids in the great movie “A River Runs Through It”: Nearly 35 years ago – when I was a seven year old boy – my grandfather took me fishing for the first time . In France where we lived. I was allowed […]
Calibaetis Nymph – Doug McKnight
Thanks to Hatchfinders Fly Shop for hosting us again! Recipe: Hook: Tiemco 3761 #14-16 ———————- Buy on Amazon Thread: UTC 70 Olive —————————- Buy on Amazon Tail: pheasant flank feathers ——————- Buy on Amazon Rib; green ultra wire —————————– Buy on Amazon Body: SLF squirrel dub natural grey ———— Buy […]
Beadhead CDC Caddis Nymph – Marc Petitjean
From Marc: I have been a professional fly-tier since 1990 and today more and more anglers are convinced that the tiny and inconspicuous CDC feathers are the best a fly fisherman can have wrapped around a hook: They are good for dry-flies, for emergers, for nymphs, for streamers and even […]
KC’s Woodchuck Nymph – Kieran Frye
Kieran Frye has been tying flies since 1981. He is an award winning tyer, including the 1994 Mustad Scandinavian Open held in Oslo, Norway. Many of Kieran’s patterns were developed during his days afield in his home state of Pennsylvania. Recipe: Hook: Mustad curved nymph 12-14 —————— Buy on Amazon […]
Green Rockworm Caddis – Gordon Cordova
RECIPE: Hook: Wetfly hook to size ———– Buy on Amazon Head: Black Transparent bead—– Buy on Amazon Thread: Black ————————– Buy on Amazon Body: Chartreuse Vernille Thorax: Brown dubbing brush —- Buy on Amazon Tools: Nor-vise rotary vise ——————– Buy on Amazon Nor-vise Fine point conversion —- Buy on Amazon […]
Day-2 Midge Pupa – Boots Allen
Boots Allen is a third generation guide and outfitter from Western Wyoming. Over the last 18 years, he has had the opportunity to fish and guide at destinations around the world, including Argentina, Russia, Mongolia, Kazakhstan, Costa Rica, British Columbia, and the streams of the Rocky Mountain West. He has […]