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 Mayer's Mini Leech Fly Pattern

How to Tie the Mayer's Mini Leech Fly Pattern

Stephen D' Angelo
One of the great things about this leech pattern is its simplicity. Even begi...
How to Tie the Adams Irresistible Fly Pattern

How to Tie the Adams Irresistible Fly Pattern

Stephen D' Angelo
The Adams Dry fly needs no introduction. It is arguably one of the most popul...
How to Tie the Cruncher Nymph Fly Pattern

How to Tie the Cruncher Nymph Fly Pattern

Stephen D' Angelo
The Cruncher is a nymph pattern that has many variations. This is one of the ...
How to Tie the Sulphur Dun Dry Fly

How to Tie the Sulphur Dun Dry Fly

Levi Opsatnic
There are many versions of this fly out there. I found 4 in Flies for Trout b...
How to Tie the Gray Drake Spinner Dry Fly Pattern

How to Tie the Gray Drake Spinner Dry Fly Pattern

Levi Opsatnic
Ed McCoy of Michigan came up with this mayfly pattern several years ago. It's...
How to Tie the Crappie Killer Fly Pattern

How to Tie the Crappie Killer Fly Pattern

Stephen D' Angelo
This is a variation of a fly tied by Jim Misiura. He used Gartside's Super-Se...
How to Tie the Film Critic Emerger Fly Pattern

How to Tie the Film Critic Emerger Fly Pattern

Stephen D' Angelo
Umpqua Signature Tyer Bob Quigley designed the Film Critic to match mayflies ...
How to Tie the Murdich Minnow Fly

How to Tie the Murdich Minnow Fly

Stephen D' Angelo
Bill Murdich originally tied the Murdich Minnow as a striper fly, but any pre...
How to Tie the Puterbaugh Foam Caddis Fly Pattern

How to Tie the Puterbaugh Foam Caddis Fly Pattern

Stephen D' Angelo
The Puterbaugh Caddis was developed by Don Puterbaugh, a long-time guide on t...
How to Tie the Gray Fox Dry Fly Pattern

How to Tie the Gray Fox Dry Fly Pattern

Stephen D' Angelo
The Gray Fox Dry Fly is a great go-to pattern, no matter which side of the co...
How to Tie the Antron Egg Nymph Fly

How to Tie the Antron Egg Nymph Fly

Stephen D' Angelo
Variations of these egg patterns have been around for quite some time. Simple...
How to Tie the Morrish Hopper Fly Pattern

How to Tie the Morrish Hopper Fly Pattern

Stephen D' Angelo
The Morrish Hopper was created by Ken Morrish and is considered by many to be...
How to Tie Amy's Ant Fly Pattern

How to Tie Amy's Ant Fly Pattern

Stephen D' Angelo
The Amy's Ant pattern was created by Jack Dennis in the late 1990's to be fis...
How to Tie the Platte River Spider Streamer Fly

How to Tie the Platte River Spider Streamer Fly

Stephen D' Angelo
The Platte River Spider is a classic streamer and wet fly designed by Chris S...
How to Tie the Sulphur Spinner Fly

How to Tie the Sulphur Spinner Fly

Stephen D' Angelo
Don Ward came up with this version of a sulfur spinner. This hatch lasts most...
How to Tie the Hemingway Caddis Variant Fly Pattern

How to Tie the Hemingway Caddis Variant Fly Pattern

Levi Opsatnic
The Hemingway Caddis is a variation of the Henryville Special developed in th...
How to Tie the Red Fox Squirrel Nymph Fly Pattern

How to Tie the Red Fox Squirrel Nymph Fly Pattern

Stephen D' Angelo
Dave Whitlock developed this fly back in the late 1960s and considers it one ...
How to Tie the Flying Squirrel Nymph Fly Pattern

How to Tie the Flying Squirrel Nymph Fly Pattern

Stephen D' Angelo
I believe originally tied by Tim Flagler it’s a mash up of 2 flies. The Bird’...
How to Tie the Grillo's Hippie Stomper Fly Pattern

How to Tie the Grillo's Hippie Stomper Fly Pattern

Stephen D' Angelo
The Hippie Stomper is the brainchild of Umpqua Signature Tyer Andrew Grillos....
How to Tie the Foam Humpy Fly

How to Tie the Foam Humpy Fly

Stephen D' Angelo
This is a variation of Jack Horner's Humpy Fly that came out of California in...
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