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 a Pat's Rubber Legs Fly

How to Tie a Pat's Rubber Legs Fly

Chandler Crans
If you've spent any time fishing the western US, chances are you've heard/fis...
How to Tie a Perdigon Nymph

How to Tie a Perdigon Nymph

Chandler Crans
The Perdigon is a hugely productive Euro nymphing pattern that uses sparse ma...
How to Tie a Renegade Dry Fly

How to Tie a Renegade Dry Fly

Chandler Crans
The Renegade is a stellar attractor pattern that works well in both small str...
How to Tie a Caddis Larva Nymph

How to Tie a Caddis Larva Nymph

Chandler Crans
Perhaps one of the most popular river insects across the US is the Caddis. Tr...
How to Tie the Seaducer Streamer Fly

How to Tie the Seaducer Streamer Fly

Chandler Crans
Have you ever wished you could land a fly softly in shallow water when target...
How to Tie a Rainbow Warrior Nymph

How to Tie a Rainbow Warrior Nymph

Chandler Crans
The Rainbow Warrior is a killer attractor nymph for the pickiest trout. This ...
How to Tie the Jujubee Midge Fly

How to Tie the Jujubee Midge Fly

Chandler Crans
Craven's Jujubee Midge is a fly that was originally designed to be fished on ...
How to Tie a Foam Beetle

How to Tie a Foam Beetle

Chandler Crans
This simple beetle features a realistic profile without a lot of complicated ...
How to Tie a Brassie Fly

How to Tie a Brassie Fly

Chandler Crans
A simple, traditional pattern for picky tailwater trout... The Brassie Fly is...
How to Tie the Ragin' Craven Crab Fly

How to Tie the Ragin' Craven Crab Fly

Chandler Crans
A Charlie Craven classic, the Ragin' Craven fools finicky fish... Designed to...
How to Tie a Sculpin Streamer Fly

How to Tie a Sculpin Streamer Fly

Chandler Crans
The Chubby Muffin Sculpin Streamer gets crushed by big browns in the fall... ...
How to Tie a Caddis Pupa Fly

How to Tie a Caddis Pupa Fly

Chandler Crans
One of the most practical, versatile flies ever... and a great one to have in...
How to Tie the WD-40 Fly

How to Tie the WD-40 Fly

Chandler Crans
A simple pattern that's tied to imitate midge pupae and Baetis nymphs, the WD...
How to Tie the Zebra Midge Fly

How to Tie the Zebra Midge Fly

Chandler Crans
This fly has been around for a long time. The Zebra Midge imitates midges bel...
How to Tie the Morrish Mouse Fly

How to Tie the Morrish Mouse Fly

Chandler Crans
Mouse fishing is popular across the western US and around the world (New Zeal...
How to Tie the Squimp Fly

How to Tie the Squimp Fly

Chandler Crans
The Squimp is a Bonefish fly that has tons of movement in the water. When str...
How to Tie the Bunny Leech Fly

How to Tie the Bunny Leech Fly

Chandler Crans
If you're streamer fishing this fall, you should have a bunny leech in your b...
How to Tie the Big Nasty Crab Fly

How to Tie the Big Nasty Crab Fly

Chandler Crans
If you've done any flats fishing in the Northeast for Stripers, you've seen t...
How to Tie the Bopper Hopper Fly

How to Tie the Bopper Hopper Fly

Chandler Crans
This is an effective hopper pattern designed to entice large trout from the U...
How to Tie the Patridge & Orange Soft Hackle Wet Fly

How to Tie the Patridge & Orange Soft Hackle Wet Fly

Chandler Crans
The Partridge and Orange fly is one of the most effective soft hackle fly des...
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