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 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 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...
How to Tie the Ginger Quill Dry Fly

How to Tie the Ginger Quill Dry Fly

Stephen D' Angelo
The Ginger Quill dry fly has been around for years and has been attributed to...
How to Tie the Borcher's Special Dry Fly

How to Tie the Borcher's Special Dry Fly

Stephen D' Angelo
This fly put together by Ernie Borcher of Michigan in the 1940's or very earl...
How to Tie the Kennebago Smelt Pattern

How to Tie the Kennebago Smelt Pattern

Stephen D' Angelo
This fly originated in the early 1950s by Bud Wilcox who was a Maine Game War...
How to Tie the Charlie Boy Hopper Pattern

How to Tie the Charlie Boy Hopper Pattern

Stephen D' Angelo
An easy to tie hopper pattern designed by Charlie Craven and named after his ...
How to Tie the Montreal Wet Fly

How to Tie the Montreal Wet Fly

Stephen D' Angelo
If you enjoy tying and fishing old-school patterns, you’re in for a treat. An...
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