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 Wood Special Streamer

How to Tie the Wood Special Streamer

Levi Opsatnic
Last week, we went over an excellent pattern from Maine with the Warden's Wor...
How to Tie the Warden's Worry Streamer

How to Tie the Warden's Worry Streamer

Levi Opsatnic
A fly pattern that comes from our home state of Maine, the Warden's Worry. wa...
How to Tie the Mosquito Dry Fly

How to Tie the Mosquito Dry Fly

Levi Opsatnic
While most of us may associate mosquitoes with being annoying and generally p...
How to Tie the Duracell Fly Pattern

How to Tie the Duracell Fly Pattern

Stephen D' Angelo
Learn how to tie the Duracell Fly pattern, including step-by-step instruction...
How to Tie the Baby Fat Minnow Streamer

How to Tie the Baby Fat Minnow Streamer

Levi Opsatnic
An easy to tie streamer that can be altered to imitate almost any baitfish, t...
How to Tie The Casual Dress Nymph

How to Tie The Casual Dress Nymph

Levi Opsatnic
One of those flies that doesn’t quite look like any specific forage while som...
How to Tie the Titan Tube Midge

How to Tie the Titan Tube Midge

Levi Opsatnic
When you’re fishing in a stillwater environment, having a solid Chironimid im...
How to Tie the Corn Fed Caddis Dry Fly Pattern

How to Tie the Corn Fed Caddis Dry Fly Pattern

Stephen D' Angelo
The Corn Fed Caddis is a chunky, high-floating Caddis imitation tied with a t...
How to Tie the Black Caddis Dry Fly Pattern

How to Tie the Black Caddis Dry Fly Pattern

Stephen D' Angelo
The Black Caddis Dry Fly is a pattern we never leave the house without during...
How to Tie the Light Cahill Dry Fly Pattern

How to Tie the Light Cahill Dry Fly Pattern

Stephen D' Angelo
The Light Cahill is a highly respected dry fly pattern that originated in the...
How to Tie the Goby Baitfish Streamer

How to Tie the Goby Baitfish Streamer

Levi Opsatnic
Gobies are a type of baitfish made up of a variety of different species and l...
How to Tie the March Brown Emerger Fly Pattern

How to Tie the March Brown Emerger Fly Pattern

Stephen D' Angelo
The March Brown Emerger is a low floating fly that has proven to be a reliabl...
How to Tie the Front End Loader Caddis Fly Pattern

How to Tie the Front End Loader Caddis Fly Pattern

Stephen D' Angelo
This fly was designed by Umpqua signature tyer Tyler Olsen. He was looking fo...
How to Tie the Mayer's Mysis Fly Pattern

How to Tie the Mayer's Mysis Fly Pattern

Stephen D' Angelo
Join us as we demonstrate how to tie the versatile Mayer's Mysis Shrimp/Nymph...
How to Tie the Mimic May Dry Fly

How to Tie the Mimic May Dry Fly

Stephen D' Angelo
This fly was created by Chris Johnson. It's a nice drake pattern with a high ...
How to Tie the Minkie Streamer Fly

How to Tie the Minkie Streamer Fly

Stephen D' Angelo
There are many variations of this Zonker Streamer out there. It can be tied w...
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...
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