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  • klinkhammer special fly tying

    Tying the Klinkhammer Special

    Fly Tying Video Klinkhammer Special Here is a great dry fly from tyer Hans Van Klinken. It works great as a caddis emerger, but we use it more often as...

    Hans Stephenson |

  • bubble back midge fly tying

    Bubble Back Midge

    Bubble Back Midge Learn to tie the bubble back midge fly in this fly tying video. This fly is one of our best all purpose droppers. Trail it behind another...

    Hans Stephenson |

  • CDC Emerging Mayfly Nymph

    CDC Emerging Mayfly Nymph Fly Tying Video

    CDC Emerging Mayfly Nymph This has been a very successful pattern for imitating emerging late summer yellow mayflies, especially pale evening duns. It has fooled many selective fish on our...

    Hans Stephenson |

  • Learn to Tie the Blood Midge Pupa

    Fly Tying Video-Blood Midge Pupa

    A fly tying video demonstrating a simple and effective blood midge pupa. Featuring the Daiichi 1273 red hook. Materials: Hook: Daiichi 1273 size 16-18 Thread: Ultra Thread 70 Tail: White...

    Hans Stephenson |

  • Tying the RS2

    Tying the RS2

    The RS2 is a proven pattern. Time after time it fools picky fish. Luckily for fly tiers, it isn't too tough of a fly to tie. Perfect fly to imitate...

    Hans Stephenson |

  • Tying the Pheasant Tail Midge Pupa

    Tying the Pheasant Tail Midge Pupa

    I can't recall where I first came across this simple pattern, but it has been very effective for selective fish feeding on midge pupa in the surface film. I grease...

    Hans Stephenson |

  • Tying the Shuttlecock Buzzer

    Tying the Shuttlecock Buzzer

    Materials: Hook: Tiemco 2488 size 14-22 Thread: Wapsi UTC 70 Denier Fl. Orange Thread: Wapsi UTC 70 Denier Color to match body color Rib: Silver Ultra Wire Wing: Natural Dun...

    Hans Stephenson |

  • Tying the Stillborn Midge Adult

    Tying the Stillborn Midge Adult

    This pattern is based on a Rene Harrop pattern. This version features an antron shuck and a foam back. It is effective for selective fish feeding on midges. My favorite...

    Hans Stephenson |