Fly tying is one of the most rewarding skills you can develop as an angler. There's nothing quite like catching a fish on something you tied yourself. This section covers our complete fly tying library, from beginner-friendly tutorials that get you tying productive fish-catchers on day one, to advanced techniques for articulated streamers, realistic nymphs, and saltwater patterns that hold up to repeated use. We cover trout patterns, bass and pike flies, bonefish and tarpon flies, and everything in between.

More than 200 patterns are covered across this library, each tutorial built on real fishing experience from our team of guides and working anglers. Whether you're picking up a bobbin for the first time or trying to add complexity to your existing repertoire, these guides are grounded in what actually catches fish.

How to Tie the Clouser Half & Half Fly

How to Tie the Clouser Half & Half Fly

Chandler Crans
The Clouser Half & Half is a pattern that imitates baitfish with added fl...
How to Tie Lefty's Deceiver Fly

How to Tie Lefty's Deceiver Fly

Chandler Crans
The Deceiver may be one of the most popular streamers for both freshwater and...
How to Tie a Purple Haze Dry Fly

How to Tie a Purple Haze Dry Fly

Chandler Crans
The Purple Haze is a popular dry fly across the US and around the world. Simi...
How to Tie a Chubby Chernobyl Dry Fly

How to Tie a Chubby Chernobyl Dry Fly

Jared Robbins
The Tying Bench is back with an attractor pattern that's great for trout in t...
How to Tie a Copper John Nymph Fly Pattern

How to Tie a Copper John Nymph Fly Pattern

Chandler Crans
The Copper John is one of the most popular trout nymphs on the planet. Seriou...
How to Tie an Elk Hair Caddis Dry Fly

How to Tie an Elk Hair Caddis Dry Fly

Chandler Crans
The Elk Hair Caddis is a hugely popular pattern across much of the US. Caddis...
How to Tie a Crazy Charlie Fly

How to Tie a Crazy Charlie Fly

Chandler Crans
The Crazy Charlie is a classic Bonefish pattern that was developed on Andros ...
How to Tie a Zonker Streamer Fly

How to Tie a Zonker Streamer Fly

Chandler Crans
The Zonker is a popular trout pattern that can be either stripped or dead dri...
How to Tie the 20 Incher Stonefly Nymph Pattern

How to Tie the 20 Incher Stonefly Nymph Pattern

Chandler Crans
Join us as we sit down with Jared in the first episode of 'The Tying Desk' to...
Fly Tying Essentials: The Basics for First-Time Tyers

Fly Tying Essentials: The Basics for First-Time Tyers

Chandler Crans
So you're new to fly tying. How do you wade through the thousands of availabl...

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