| ![]() Hatches is an annual publication with a strong devotion to professional writing, beautiful photography and informative articles pertaining to both the artistic and practical aspects of fly tying. Each issue features 13 featured articles that span a massive 96 pages.
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Lurefil MF Nymph- by Lucian Vasies
Materials: Hook: Caddis #14 Daiichi D1130 Thread: yellow body tread Devaux and 17/0 UniThread Tail: Coq de Leon Underbody: yellow Devaux nody thread Body: olive lurefil Torax: super nymph dubbing or dubbing from hare mask mix with syntethic dubbing Wingcase: pearl scudback Heavy: tungsten bead 3mm Tie in your tail and lay a thread base [...]
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PFD Rusty Spinner- by Tightlines productions
Learn how to tie a high riding variation of the tried and true Rusty Spinner that will allow you to fish more effectively in low light.
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Crazy Carl Bunny Bonefish Fly
The Crazy Carl employs some of our favorite fishy materials. The fly can be tied with or without eyes and has worked great in the Northern Bahamas and Northern Florida Keys. Good color combinations include white, tan and pink.
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Brook Trout Tagging with the Maryland DNR
Maryland DNR show how they collect and tag native brook trout in the Savage River watershed. A really neat insight to catching, tagging, fin clipping, and releasing a specimen.
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Brook Trout Tagging with the Maryland DNR
Maryland DNR show how they collect and tag native brook trout in the Savage River watershed. A really neat insight to catching, tagging, fin clipping, and releasing a specimen.
Product Spotlight
Fly line cleaning, care, and maintenance
There is no golden rule to frequency of line cleaning… basically if your floating line isn’t floating, its time to clean it. Geoff from Scientific Anglers/ Ross shows you how to keep your line in top performance.
Videos
PFD Rusty Spinner- by Tightlines productions
Learn how to tie a high riding variation of the tried and true Rusty Spinner that will allow you to fish more effectively in low light.
Step-by-Step Tutorials
Lurefil MF Nymph- by Lucian Vasies
Materials: Hook: Caddis #14 Daiichi D1130 Thread: yellow body tread Devaux and 17/0 UniThread Tail: Coq de Leon Underbody: yellow Devaux nody thread Body: olive lurefil Torax: super nymph dubbing or dubbing from hare mask mix with syntethic dubbing Wingcase: pearl scudback Heavy: tungsten bead 3mm Tie in your tail and lay a thread base [...]
Recent Articles
Hatches Theater- PTTS, Flood Red, and Skeena steelhead
A mix of salt and freshwater- See the fight against the PTTS, some solid redfishing from a SUP, and some HOT Skeena steelhead.
GreenCaddis Launches New “TroutSkin” Fly Tying Scissors
GreenCaddis has taken several of their popular styles of fly tying scissors and added four different “TroutSkin” handles. Click Here for the new GreenCaddis TroutSkin series of fly tying scissors
Lurefil MF Nymph- by Lucian Vasies
Materials: Hook: Caddis #14 Daiichi D1130 Thread: yellow body tread Devaux and 17/0 UniThread Tail: Coq de Leon Underbody: yellow Devaux nody thread Body: olive lurefil Torax: super nymph dubbing or dubbing from hare mask mix with syntethic dubbing Wingcase: pearl scudback Heavy: tungsten bead 3mm Tie in your tail and lay a thread base [...]
PFD Rusty Spinner- by Tightlines productions
Learn how to tie a high riding variation of the tried and true Rusty Spinner that will allow you to fish more effectively in low light.
Crazy Carl Bunny Bonefish Fly
The Crazy Carl employs some of our favorite fishy materials. The fly can be tied with or without eyes and has worked great in the Northern Bahamas and Northern Florida Keys. Good color combinations include white, tan and pink.
Brook Trout Tagging with the Maryland DNR
Maryland DNR show how they collect and tag native brook trout in the Savage River watershed. A really neat insight to catching, tagging, fin clipping, and releasing a specimen.
Simms SHOOT OUT 2013
The Simms SHOOT OUT took place in late April. Check out the entries for this invite-only film festival.
Rylee’s Supreme Sparkling Emerger- by Lucas Langton
Lucas shows a great tutorial of a emerged/ cripple pattern. With some tweaks to color and size, this can be an effective fly on any body of water.
Save Over 25% on Hatches Magazine Issues
For a very limited time both the 2011 and 2012 issues are available for $4.95 each.
GCO Announces Large Clear Lid Fly Box with Ripple Foam
This versatile double-sided fly box is perfect for the angler who needs to find the fly they want at a moment’s notice! It is 100% waterproof and will float if dropped into the water. Each side is protected by its own clear lid so you can easily see your flies without exposing them to the [...]
GCO Announced Small Clear Lid Fly Box with Streamer Foam
This versatile double-sided fly box is perfect for the angler who needs to find the fly they want at a moment’s notice! It is 100% waterproof and will float if dropped into the water. Each side is protected by its own clear lid so you can easily see your flies without exposing them to the [...]
GCO Announces Slimline Fly Box
With 14 rows of micro-slit foam this versatile double-sided fly box is perfect for the angler who needs to store a large quantity of midges and small nymphs without the bulk of traditional fly boxes. Click Here to Order Now
GCO Announces Briefcase Fly Box
The GreenCaddis Breiefcase Fly Box is designed for when you need massive amounts of fly storage without the restrictions of fitting within a vest pocket. This rugged fly box has a sturdy metal hinge pin and measures 9.5″ x 7″ x 2.5″. 50 rows of streamer foam with plenty of clearance from the lid to [...]
Flavio- by Hans Weilenmann
The Flavio is a western green drake emerger. Hans does a great detailed video on how to tie this very effective fly.
Thomas Harvey’s Legs For Days- by Brian Wise
Brian Wise is back at it with another big meaty streamer, there are lots of color combos… so get creative.














