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 Krystal Bugger Fly

How to Tie the Krystal Bugger Fly

Stephen D' Angelo
Bringing extra flash to the standard Wooly Bugger, the Krystal Bugger is supe...
How to Tie the Rusty Spinner Fly

How to Tie the Rusty Spinner Fly

Stephen D' Angelo
Olives, sulphurs, cahills, march browns...the list goes on for what the Rusty...
How to Tie the Bob's Ultra Shrimp Pattern

How to Tie the Bob's Ultra Shrimp Pattern

Stephen D' Angelo
Shrimp flies are effective for various fish, including bonefish, weakfish, sn...
How to Tie the Stimulator Fly

How to Tie the Stimulator Fly

Stephen D' Angelo
An excellent pattern for matching caddis, terrestrial insects, Yellow Sallies...
How to Tie the Psycho Prince Nymph Fly

How to Tie the Psycho Prince Nymph Fly

Stephen D' Angelo
Picking up where the Prince Nymph left off, the Psycho Prince brings an extra...
How to Tie the Squirmy Wormy Pattern

How to Tie the Squirmy Wormy Pattern

Stephen D' Angelo
One of those flies that gets an opinion out of almost every fly angler around...
How to Tie the Bendback Fly

How to Tie the Bendback Fly

Stephen D' Angelo
A streamer that's simple and can imitate a wide range of baitfish, the Bendba...
How to Tie the Soft Hackle Streamer Fly

How to Tie the Soft Hackle Streamer Fly

Stephen D' Angelo
Gartside’s Soft Hackle Streamer is an essential pattern anywhere you go. You ...
How to Tie the Pheasant Tail Fly

How to Tie the Pheasant Tail Fly

Stephen D' Angelo
The Pheasant Tail is an essential fly you can turn to anytime fish are feedin...
How to Tie the Semper Fleye Pattern

How to Tie the Semper Fleye Pattern

Stephen D' Angelo
Straight from Pop Fleyes' book, the Semper Fleye will catch any species that ...
How to Tie the Muddler Minnow Fly

How to Tie the Muddler Minnow Fly

Stephen D' Angelo
The Muddler Minnow was first tied in 1936 by Don Gapen and is still a popular...
How to Tie the Blue Wing Olive Dry Fly

How to Tie the Blue Wing Olive Dry Fly

Stephen D' Angelo
The Blue Wing Olive is one of the most iconic mayflies in North American trou...
How to Tie the Quill Gordon Fly

How to Tie the Quill Gordon Fly

Stephen D' Angelo
Quill Gordons are one of the first significant mayfly hatches on the east coa...
How to Tie the Prince Nymph Fly

How to Tie the Prince Nymph Fly

Stephen D' Angelo
The Prince Nymph is an essential pattern regardless of where you are fishing....
How to Tie the RS2 Fly

How to Tie the RS2 Fly

Stephen D' Angelo
The RS2 is a small emerger pattern you can turn to anytime fish are feeding o...
How to Tie a Flash Stonefly Nymph

How to Tie a Flash Stonefly Nymph

Chandler Crans
If you're looking for a productive trout fly pattern for freestone rivers aro...
How to Tie the Hollow Fleye Squid

How to Tie the Hollow Fleye Squid

Chandler Crans
The Hollow Fleye Squid is a phenomenal pattern for Stripers keyed in on schoo...
How to Tie a BWO Soft Hackle Wet Fly

How to Tie a BWO Soft Hackle Wet Fly

Stephen D' Angelo
The BWO Soft Hackle fly is a great wet fly to swing through riffles and runs....
How to Tie a Mole Fly

How to Tie a Mole Fly

Chandler Crans
The Mole Fly is a simple pattern that only uses a few materials and a few tec...
How to Tie a Black Ghost Streamer

How to Tie a Black Ghost Streamer

Chandler Crans
The Black Ghost is a traditional feather wing fly that creates the profile of...
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