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.

EP Baitfish Fly Tying Tutorial

EP Baitfish Fly Tying Tutorial

Chandler Crans
The EP Baitfish is an insanely versatile minnow pattern. This fly can be used...
How to Tie Tim Borski's Slider

How to Tie Tim Borski's Slider

Chandler Crans
The Borski Slider was originally invented for Bonefish but has quickly morphe...
How to Tie a Spawning Mantis Shrimp

How to Tie a Spawning Mantis Shrimp

Chandler Crans
The Spawning Mantis is a stellar pattern for the Bahamas and particularly Sou...
Chernobyl Crab Fly Tying Tutorial

Chernobyl Crab Fly Tying Tutorial

Chandler Crans
Pack your tropical gear we're going on a Permit trip! Kidding... kind of. If ...
Rubber Leg Gotcha Shrimp Fly Tying Tutorial

Rubber Leg Gotcha Shrimp Fly Tying Tutorial

Chandler Crans
The Gotcha Shrimp may be one of the most popular Bonefish flies on the planet...
How to Tie the Feather Game Changer Streamer

How to Tie the Feather Game Changer Streamer

Chandler Crans
The Feather Game Changer is one of our favorite freshwater streamer patterns ...
How to Tie Andreas Andersson's Ragdolly Streamer Pattern

How to Tie Andreas Andersson's Ragdolly Streamer Pattern

Chandler Crans
If you're a streamer junkie, this fly is for you. The Ragdolly is an articula...
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...

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