A well-tied fly is a functional object, designed to behave in a specific way in the water and trigger a strike. Getting there requires understanding materials, proportion, and technique, and the best way to learn is to follow along with an expert who can show you exactly what to do and explain why each step matters. Our fly tying tutorials cover patterns across every category, dry flies, nymphs, streamers, wet flies, saltwater patterns, and specialty techniques, with step-by-step instructions detailed enough to follow at the vise.

More than 200 patterns covered across every major category - each tutorial written to be followed step-by-step at the vise, with enough explanation of the why behind each step to make the technique stick. Whether you're working through your first elk hair caddis or chasing down a complex saltwater deceiver, you'll find what you need below.

How to Tie the Zug Bug Nymph Fly

How to Tie the Zug Bug Nymph Fly

Chandler Crans
The Zug Bug is an old fly pattern that's versatile in its design and relative...
How to Tie the Quasimodo Pheasant Tail Nymph Fly

How to Tie the Quasimodo Pheasant Tail Nymph Fly

Chandler Crans
The 'Quasimodo' fly is a mayfly attractor pattern that is tied similarly to t...
How to Tie the Pig Sticker (Worm Pattern) Fly

How to Tie the Pig Sticker (Worm Pattern) Fly

Chandler Crans
This is a great pattern for large western freestone rivers or any trout fishi...
How to Tie the Klinkhammer Fly Pattern

How to Tie the Klinkhammer Fly Pattern

Chandler Crans
The Klinkhammer, developed by Hans van Klinken, is an emerger pattern that wo...
How to Tie Ray's Fly Pattern

How to Tie Ray's Fly Pattern

Chandler Crans
Ray's Fly is another saltwater streamer pattern that can be used in a variety...
How to Tie the Rump Shaker Fly

How to Tie the Rump Shaker Fly

Chandler Crans
The Rump Shaker is a Redfish fly that's really designed to imitate a fleeing ...
How to Tie Bob Popovics' Bulkhead Deceiver Fly

How to Tie Bob Popovics' Bulkhead Deceiver Fly

Chandler Crans
The Bulkhead Deceiver features a thick profile for commotion and movement in ...
How to Tie a Surface Seducer Double Barrel Popper Fly

How to Tie a Surface Seducer Double Barrel Popper Fly

Chandler Crans
This surface popper is a stellar fly for predatory fish looking for a large m...
How to Tie a Surf Candy Saltwater Streamer Fly

How to Tie a Surf Candy Saltwater Streamer Fly

Chandler Crans
The Surf Candy is a popular pattern in the northeast for Albies and Stripers ...
How to Tie Drew Chicone's Devil's Daughter Streamer Fly

How to Tie Drew Chicone's Devil's Daughter Streamer Fly

Chandler Crans
The Devil's Daughter, tied by Drew Chicone, is a Tarpon Fly that's ideal for ...
How to Tie a Royal Wulff Dry Fly

How to Tie a Royal Wulff Dry Fly

Chandler Crans
The Royal Wulff is an attractor dry fly that's great for any trout fishing sc...
How to Tie a Gold-Ribbed Hare's Ear

How to Tie a Gold-Ribbed Hare's Ear

Chandler Crans
The Hare's Ear is one of the most popular nymph patterns in contemporary trou...
How to Tie Egan's Frenchie Nymph Fly

How to Tie Egan's Frenchie Nymph Fly

Chandler Crans
Trout flies can be difficult to tie. Small nymphs and small dry flies require...
How to Tie Tim Borski's Butterfly

How to Tie Tim Borski's Butterfly

Chandler Crans
Borski's Butterfly is a pattern that's similar to the Borski Slider, a Redfis...
How to Tie Chicone's Midnight Special Fly

How to Tie Chicone's Midnight Special Fly

Chandler Crans
Chicone's Midnight Special Fly is a stellar pattern for imitating small baitf...
How to Tie the Grass Monkey Streamer Fly

How to Tie the Grass Monkey Streamer Fly

Chandler Crans
This versatile pattern moves water to attract Bull Redfish from a mile away.....
How to Tie Gartside's Gurgler

How to Tie Gartside's Gurgler

Chandler Crans
The Gurgler is a great pattern for aggressive fish in both freshwater and sal...
How to Tie a Matuka Streamer Fly Pattern

How to Tie a Matuka Streamer Fly Pattern

Chandler Crans
Small stream Trout beware... this streamer gets CRUSHED in shallow water. The...
How to Tie a Rhody Flatwing Streamer Fly

How to Tie a Rhody Flatwing Streamer Fly

Chandler Crans
The Rhody Flatwing is a stellar saltwater pattern that can be tweaked to imit...
How to Tie the Midnight Mullet Streamer Fly

How to Tie the Midnight Mullet Streamer Fly

Chandler Crans
Fish will see this fly from a mile away... I promise. The Midnight Mullet com...
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