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 Peacock Caddis Dry Fly

How to Tie the Peacock Caddis Dry Fly

Stephen D' Angelo
This fly was created by a fellow named Jim Bonnett from Montana I believe dur...
How to Tie the Grannom Caddis Dry Fly

How to Tie the Grannom Caddis Dry Fly

Stephen D' Angelo
The Grannom Caddis are one of the early caddis hatches here in the East. It's...
How to Tie the Peeping Caddis Nymph Fly

How to Tie the Peeping Caddis Nymph Fly

Stephen D' Angelo
This nymph pattern is meant to imitate a cased caddis. The colors used should...
How to Tie the PMX Parachute Madam X Dry Fly

How to Tie the PMX Parachute Madam X Dry Fly

Stephen D' Angelo
Doug Swisher popularized the Madam X in Montana's Bitterroot Valley. Caddis, ...
How to Tie the Troutsman Hex Dry Fly

How to Tie the Troutsman Hex Dry Fly

Stephen D' Angelo
There are a number of different ways to tie a fly representing this big Hexag...
How to Tie the Parachute Pheasant Tail Dry Fly

How to Tie the Parachute Pheasant Tail Dry Fly

Stephen D' Angelo
I'm not sure about the history of this fly. I do know the Pheasant Tail Nymph...
How to Tie the Little Yellow Sally Fly

How to Tie the Little Yellow Sally Fly

Stephen D' Angelo
This fly shows up in Hatches and Fly Patterns of the Great Smokey Mountains b...
How to Tie the Iron Blue Dun Fly

How to Tie the Iron Blue Dun Fly

Stephen D' Angelo
This fly is a mayfly imitation and can be tied from a size 12 - 18. J. Edson ...
How to Tie the White Moth Dry Fly

How to Tie the White Moth Dry Fly

Stephen D' Angelo
I don’t know much about the history of this fly. It shows up in the book Hatc...
How to Tie the Royal Wulff Attractor Fly

How to Tie the Royal Wulff Attractor Fly

Stephen D' Angelo
This fly was designed by the legendary Lee Wulff as an attractor dry fly in t...
How to Tie the Metal Detector 2.0 Fly Pattern

How to Tie the Metal Detector 2.0 Fly Pattern

Stephen D' Angelo
The Metal Detector 2.0 is the fly you need to find chrome. Designed as a summ...
How to Tie the Madam X Fly Pattern

How to Tie the Madam X Fly Pattern

Stephen D' Angelo
A versatile attractor dry fly that can imitate a variety of insects- A grassh...
How to Tie the Sound Searcher Fly

How to Tie the Sound Searcher Fly

Stephen D' Angelo
The Sound Searcher is a very cool upgrade to the classic gurgler. It makes a ...
How to Tie the Sucker Spawn Fly Pattern

How to Tie the Sucker Spawn Fly Pattern

Stephen D' Angelo
The Sucker Spawn is a quick-to-tie, effective pattern that requires a few spa...
How to Tie the Black Gnat Dry Fly

How to Tie the Black Gnat Dry Fly

Stephen D' Angelo
Black gnats and midges are prolific on most streams and play a significant pa...
How to Tie The Bumblebee Fly Pattern

How to Tie The Bumblebee Fly Pattern

Stephen D' Angelo
Bees are one of those terrestrials that are just about everywhere, and while ...
How to Tie the Full-Dressed Clouser Minnow Fly Pattern

How to Tie the Full-Dressed Clouser Minnow Fly Pattern

Stephen D' Angelo
Taking a strong influence from the classic Clouser Minnow, this Full-Dressed ...
How to Tie The Standard Clouser Minnow Fly Pattern

How to Tie The Standard Clouser Minnow Fly Pattern

Stephen D' Angelo
The Clouser Minnow is one of the most effective streamers ever designed. The ...
How to Tie the Synthetic Clouser Minnow Fly Pattern

How to Tie the Synthetic Clouser Minnow Fly Pattern

Stephen D' Angelo
Drawing on Bob Clouser's famous Clouser Minnow, this Synthetic version of the...
How to Tie the New England Style Clouser Minnow

How to Tie the New England Style Clouser Minnow

Sabin Piatek
Taking the ever-famous Clouser Minnow and adding a New England twist to it, t...
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