Quill Gordons are one of the first significant mayfly hatches on the east coast each year. They offer excellent early-season dry fly opportunities due to their relatively large size and prominence on the water. Theodore Gordon's Quill Gordon Dry Fly has been catching fish for over a century, and we're going to show you how to tie this classic Catskill-style dry.
The Prince Nymph is an essential pattern regardless of where you are fishing. Designed by Doug Prince, this fly sinks well, has just enough flash, and fools trout all over. The Prince Nymph is particularly effective in moving water and streams with large stonefly populations. Break out the Peacock Herl and get ready to tie this indispensable bug.
The RS2 is a small emerger pattern you can turn to anytime fish are feeding on smaller insects like BWOs, Midges, and even Tricos. The RS2 is very easy to tie and can be fished throughout the year in various settings and situations, from skinny limestone creeks to large tailwaters out west. Follow along as Levi shows the step-by-step directions needed to tie this effective pattern.
The Hollow Fleye Squid is a phenomenal pattern for Stripers keyed in on schooling Squid at night and during the day. This fly is intricately tied with a variety of techniques that are easy to learn and fun to use in a variety of other streamer patterns. Tune in as Jared teaches you the steps to tie the Hollow Fleye Squid with tips, techniques, and advice for tying this Hollow Fleye-style Squid pattern.
The BWO Soft Hackle fly is a great wet fly to swing through riffles and runs. Trout key in on emerging BWOs during a hatch and take advantage of insects as they swim up through the water column to hatch. This fly is relatively easy to tie and is tied on a strong hook. Swing this fly on a single-handed fly rod or a two-handed Trout Spey rod for maximum success. This can also be used as a dropper off of a dry fly in shallow water. Tune in as Jared provides step-by-step instructions to tie this productive wet fly.
The Mole Fly is a simple pattern that only uses a few materials and a few techniques. Even though it's easy to tie, the pattern can be hugely efficient when fished in the right situation. If you find selective trout feeding just under the surface, this emerging insect imitation could be just what they're looking for. Follow along as Jared shows the step-by-step directions needed to tie this effective pattern.
If you're looking for a productive trout fly pattern for freestone rivers around the world, you've found it. This Stonefly pattern is a great searching pattern, golden stone imitation, and much more. This can be fished under an indicator, with a Euro Nymph Rod, or using a tightline technique. It's also a fun pattern to tie with techniques that can be used on a multitude of other nymph patterns. Tune in as Jared walks us through the step-by-step instructions to tie the Flash Stonefly - then purchase your materials from us and start tying!
The Black Ghost is a traditional feather wing fly that creates the profile of a baitfish or a smelt. These flies have long been used to target brook trout, landlocked salmon, and lake trout in Maine and across the northeastern part of the US. If you prefer to fish with a Trout Spey rod, the Black Ghost is a phenomenal pattern to swing through riffles and runs to fool feeding fish. It's also a lot of fun to tie! Tune in as Jared provides step-by-step instructions to tie this classic fly pattern.
The Renegade is a stellar attractor pattern that works well in both small streams and larger rivers. A classic trout pattern, the Renegade can imitate a hopper or stonefly and works well when fish aren't visible but may eat a larger dry fly. Again, this pattern is pretty simple to tie and worth learning if you plan on doing any serious trout fishing. Tune in as Jared provides step-by-step instructions to tie this must-have trout pattern.
The Perdigon is a hugely productive Euro nymphing pattern that uses sparse materials and an epoxy coating to sink straight to the bottom. This fly has a small profile to imitate a mayfly nymph. Tied on a jig hook with a tungsten bead, this is a staple trout fly for competition anglers and Euro anglers all over the world. Tune in as Jared provides step-by-step instructions to tie this simple, small, heavy mayfly nymph.
