Archive : Fly Tying

Guys, Flies, & Pies What is it? Ever since Guys, Flies & Pies was started, it’s always been a tying party.  Since it’s a tying party, everyone should bring their vise and materials and tie flies.  Beginners can come and tie their first fly using tools and materials provided...

If you live within driving distance of Rochester NY, we invite you to attend the Angler’s workshop on February 4th.  This is a wonderful event for the beginner to the advanced fly fisherman.  Some of Upstate NY’s most talented fly fishing experts will be sharing their knowledge...

We’ve experienced some decent rain this week and I was itching to fish.  A half an inch or more of rainfall has the capacity to bring in fresh steelhead.  Recently, I managed to free up two hours of fishing time and drove to a small tributary.  To my surprise, the water was clear and the flow...

When late October rolls around, most years I’m committed to chasing tributary fish.  Thus far this season, I’ve barely paid attention to larger tributary fish.  This is due to the superb streamer fishing that I’ve enjoyed for local brown trout.   Mix in the odd Lake Ontario brown...

The Tiger Beetle originated with Craig Matthews and his crew in West Yellowstone, Montana.  The Tiger Beetle Strips and Zelon Tiger Dubbing may be purchased through the Fly Shop Blue Ribbon Flies.  It is a great, easy to tie terrestrial pattern that both the fish and fisherman can see.  I like to...

Late tier Jack Gartside created a very effective baitfish imitation with the Gurgler.  Tie this pattern in white, olive, yellow, orange, black, purple and vary both the length and width.  Feel free to experiment with various colors, as well as using permanent markers to help mark the fly.  I add 3-D,...

Here is our first attempt at doing a Fly Tying video.  We apologize for the focus issue with this fly.  Looks like we are going to have to invest in a better camera!  In spite of that, Craig does a great job explaining and tying this particular fly.  We chose the Hendrickson Emerger because April...