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 Mega Mushmouth Fly Pattern

How to Tie the Mega Mushmouth Fly Pattern

Stephen D' Angelo
Bunker, herring, and more, the Mega Mushmouth makes matching large baits easy...
How to Tie the Parachute Ant Fly Pattern

How to Tie the Parachute Ant Fly Pattern

Stephen D' Angelo
A go-to dry fly from spring through fall, this Parachute Ant just plain works...
How to Tie the James' Sand Prawn Fly Pattern

How to Tie the James' Sand Prawn Fly Pattern

Stephen D' Angelo
Designed for fishing the tough flats of Seychelles, James' Sand Prawn will ca...
How to Tie the Fur Ant Fly Pattern

How to Tie the Fur Ant Fly Pattern

Stephen D' Angelo
The Fur Ant is a simple yet effective pattern and is one of our favorite flie...
How to Tie the Woolly Bugger Fly

How to Tie the Woolly Bugger Fly

Stephen D' Angelo
Originally designed to imitate hellgramite larva, this fly was used to catch ...
How to Tie the Guide's Choice Hare's Ear Pattern

How to Tie the Guide's Choice Hare's Ear Pattern

Stephen D' Angelo
The Guide’s Choice Hare’s Ear takes the Gold Ribbed Hare’s Ear’s winning form...
How to Tie the Alphlexo Crab Fly Pattern

How to Tie the Alphlexo Crab Fly Pattern

Stephen D' Angelo
Whether you're imitating ghost crabs in the Maldives or pursuing tough bonefi...
How to Tie The Comet Fly Pattern

How to Tie The Comet Fly Pattern

Stephen D' Angelo
With a bright and bold appearance, the Comet is an excellent fly for pursuing...
How to Tie the Cruiser Fly Sardina Pattern

How to Tie the Cruiser Fly Sardina Pattern

Stephen D' Angelo
Learn how to tie the Cruiser Fly Sardina pattern including step-by-step ...
How to Tie the Jailbird Fly Pattern

How to Tie the Jailbird Fly Pattern

Stephen D' Angelo
One of those flies that doesn't exactly imitate any specific insect, yet it s...
How to Tie the Rolled Muddler Minnow Fly Pattern

How to Tie the Rolled Muddler Minnow Fly Pattern

Stephen D' Angelo
The Rolled Muddler Minnow is a sparse take on the original Muddler Minnow and...
How to Tie the Medallion Midge Fly Pattern

How to Tie the Medallion Midge Fly Pattern

Stephen D' Angelo
Giving a realistic look in the water, the Medallion Midge is an excellent cho...
How to Tie the Holy Grail Caddis Fly Pattern

How to Tie the Holy Grail Caddis Fly Pattern

Stephen D' Angelo
The Holy Grail Caddis is the caddis Pupa you've been searching for. It is ins...
How to Tie the Lightning Bug Fly

How to Tie the Lightning Bug Fly

Stephen D' Angelo
The Lightning Bug is an effective nymph that seldom fails to catch a trout’s ...
How to Tie the Hellgrammite Fly Pattern

How to Tie the Hellgrammite Fly Pattern

Stephen D' Angelo
Hellgramites are large larva that hang out in swift current and provide calor...
How to Tie the Higa's SOS Baetis Fly Pattern

How to Tie the Higa's SOS Baetis Fly Pattern

Stephen D' Angelo
Is it a mayfly, a midge, or just an attractor pattern? Who cares what the fis...
How to Tie the Mop Fly Pattern

How to Tie the Mop Fly Pattern

Stephen D' Angelo
A super simple tie and one that produces fish just about everywhere you take ...
How to Tie the Parachute Adams Fly

How to Tie the Parachute Adams Fly

Stephen D' Angelo
Floating in the film with a buggy profile from below, the Parachute Adams is ...
How to Tie the Top Secret Midge Fly

How to Tie the Top Secret Midge Fly

Stephen D' Angelo
Designed by Pat Dorsey, the Top Secret Midge is an excellent pattern for imit...
How to Tie the Griffith's Gnat Fly

How to Tie the Griffith's Gnat Fly

Stephen D' Angelo
Designed by George Griffith, the Griffith's Gnat is an easy fly to tie and is...
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