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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
You can purchase Marc’s invention here ——————— Buy on Amazon Watch more Marc Petitjean patterns or select from the ones below: CDC Beadhead Mayfly Nymph – Marc Petitjean Beadhead CDC Caddis Pupa – Marc Petitjean CDC Emerger – Marc Petitjean Beadhead CDC Caddis Nymph – Marc Petitjean CDC Dubbed – […]
A cool and productive variation on the Griffith’s Gnat. Thanks to Hatch Finders Fly shop for hosting us. 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 […]
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 […]
RECIPE: Hook: No 60 #10 wetfly hook ——————— Buy on Amazon Thread: White, yellow, or brown 6/0 ———– Buy on Amazon wing: stacked blonde elk ————————– Buy on Amazon Hackle: Light Dun ———————————– Buy on Amazon Body: Light oppossum dubbing ——————– Buy on Amazon Tools: S&M Bobbin: https://www.smbobbin.com/ Regal […]
Dean Reiner has been tying for many years, constantly seeking that perfectly tied fly. He started Hatchfinders Fly Shop in 1999 and turned the business over to his daughter, Dandy Reiner. Dean is in the shop 7 days a week, drinking coffee, tying flies, and spinning fishing tales. Thanks again […]
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 […]
Dandy Reiner is the owner and head fly tier at Hatchfinders Fly Shop in Livingston, Montana. Hatchfinders is a full service fly shop that offers guided trips on the Yellowstone River as well as Yellowstone National Park. The shop is located at 5237 US Hwy. 89 South. Right next […]
Dean Reiner has been tying for many years, constantly seeking that perfectly tied fly. He started Hatchfinders Fly Shop in 1999 and turned the business over to his daughter, Dandy Reiner. Dean is in the shop 7 days a week, drinking coffee, tying flies, and spinning fishing tales. Thanks again […]
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 ———— […]
Dandy Reiner is the owner and head fly tier at Hatchfinders Fly Shop in Livingston, Montana. Hatchfinders is a full service fly shop that offers guided trips on the Yellowstone River as well as Yellowstone National Park. The shop is located at 5237 US Hwy. 89 South. Right next door […]
This classic pattern was pulled from Bob Jacklin: Classic Flies and Their Stories. 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 […]
Dean Reiner has been tying for many years, constantly seeking that perfectly tied fly. He started Hatchfinders Fly Shop in 1999 and turned the business over to his daughter, Dandy Reiner. Dean is in the shop 7 days a week, drinking coffee, tying flies, and spinning fishing tales. Thanks again […]
Dandy Reiner is the owner and head fly tier at Hatchfinders Fly Shop in Livingston, Montana. Hatchfinders is a full service fly shop that offers guided trips on the Yellowstone River as well as Yellowstone National Park. The shop is located at 5237 US Hwy. 89 South. Right next […]
Marc Petitjean discusses why CDC is one of the most difficult of fly tying materials to work with and how he came up with his Magic Tool. From Marc: I have been a professional fly-tier since 1990 and today more and more anglers are convinced that the tiny and inconspicuous […]
Dean Reiner has been tying for many years, constantly seeking that perfectly tied fly. He started Hatchfinders Fly Shop in 1999 and turned the business over to his daughter, Dandy Reiner. Dean is in the shop 7 days a week, drinking coffee, tying flies, and spinning fishing tales. Thanks again […]
Dandy Reiner is the owner and head fly tier at Hatchfinders Fly Shop in Livingston, Montana. Hatchfinders is a full service fly shop that offers guided trips on the Yellowstone River as well as Yellowstone National Park. The shop is located at 5237 US Hwy. 89 South. Right next door […]
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 […]
Ken was born and raised in Boise, Idaho. He began fishing the small creeks of the Boise River drainage as a youngster then during his teenage years began immersing himself on Silver Creek and the South Fork of the Boise River, the area�s only blue ribbon trout streams, always […]
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 […]
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 […]
Ken was born and raised in Boise, Idaho. He began fishing the small creeks of the Boise River drainage as a youngster then during his teenage years began immersing himself on Silver Creek and the South Fork of the Boise River, the area�s only blue ribbon trout streams, always fishing […]
Until relatively recently Rocky was a inveterate cowboy. A few years ago an injury sidelined him and he eventually found his way to fly tying to pass the time. He’s since become an incredible fly tyer. Want to watch in 4K with NO ADS? Check out our UHD Subscription. This […]
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 […]
For the last ten years, Steve has demonstrated his fly tying skills in Oregon, Idaho, Montana and California at Federation of Fly Fishing events. He has tied at the International sportsman’s Expositions in Sacramento, San Mateo and Pleasanton, California. Steve has also tied at the Fly Fishing Show in […]
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 […]
Pete is a police officer in Pocatello, ID and spends a fair amount of time questing for steelhead on Idaho’s great rivers. Visit our Amazon Store for supplies Want to watch in 4K with NO ADS? Check out our UHD Subscription. This post may contain compensated links. Find more info […]
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 C49S sizes 12-22 ——————— (Buy on Amazon) […]