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  • How to start tying your own flies

    Beginning Fly Tying Part 1

    Beginning Fly Tying It's always a good time to learn to tie flies, but... With everybody hunkering down, this is a great time to learn how to tie your own...

    Hans Stephenson |

  • Dakota Angler Custom Flies

    Dakota Angler Custom Flies

    When we're all out guiding every day in the summer, we're always experimenting with dozens of different flies that are fresh off our vises. After a few weeks or months,...

    Ryan Gabert |

  • Fly Tying Blog - Ryan's Winter Tying

    Fly Tying Blog - Ryan's Winter Tying

    This is the time of year that I start restocking my boxes for the summer, but I often get sidetracked by tying flies for nearly immediate use. My usual MO...

    Ryan Gabert |

  • ice queen caddis tying video

    Ice Queen Caddis Tying Video

    Ice Queen Caddis Tying Video The Ice Queen Caddis utilizes the Polish weave. This technique takes a bit of practice, but after a few flies you will have the hang...

    Hans Stephenson |

  • Hot Spot Jig Nymph

    Hot Spot Jig Nymph

    &feature=youtu.be The Hot Spot Jig Nymph is a productive winter and spring time pattern here in the Black Hills. Materials List Purchase materials here Hook: Syndicate Nymph Midge Emerger Hook...

    Hans Stephenson |

  • soft hackle tungsten jig hare's ear nymph

    Tungsten Jig Hare's Ear - Fly Tying Video

    This simple to tie fly is a variation of the classic hare's ear nymph. When tied on a jig hook this fly bounces the bottom with fewer snags. Tying the...

    Hans Stephenson |

  • tungsten jig red butt nymph

    Tungsten Jig Red Butt Nymph - Fly Tying Video

    This is an awesome attractor nymph that works just about anywhere, anytime. Fish in sizes 12-16 Tying the Tungsten Red Butt Jig Nymph The Tungsten Jig Red Butt Nymph is...

    Hans Stephenson |

  • tungsten quill emerging nymph

    Tungsten Quill Emerging Nymph - Fly Tying Video

    The tungsten quill emerging nymph works well on selective fish. The slim profile sinks quickly, and the segmentation of the quill body adds fish catching realism. Tying the Tungsten Quill...

    Hans Stephenson |

  • Saturday Morning Fly Tying Demos

    Saturday Morning Fly Tying Demos

    We're firing back up our Saturday morning fly tying demos, where tiers can come enjoy a cup of coffee and learn a few new flies from us at the shop!...

    Ryan Gabert |

  • Ryan and Dave's Holiday gift ideas!

    Ryan and Dave's Holiday gift ideas!

    It seems like almost everyone in the shop is trying to shop for the "un-shoppable" person - the fly fisherman that seemingly has everything. Here's a couple new items that...

    Ryan Gabert |

  • Foam Backed Humpy Fly Tying Video

    Foam Backed Humpy Fly Tying Video

    The Foam Backed Humpy is a twist on the classic dry fly pattern. Tying the Foam Backed Humpy The humpy is a classic dry fly pattern. This version of the...

    Hans Stephenson |