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[6 Jun 2015 | Comments Off on Andreas Andersson’s Aino – Brian Wise | ]

The second video in the Andreas Andersson Series…the Aino. Andreas’s technique of stacking light weight materials on the back and front of the hook shank makes for a super light, yet thick profiled fly. Recipe: Rear Hook – #1 B10s Tail – EP Fibers Tail 2 – Marabou Body – Polar Chenille Mid-Body – Marabou […]

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[6 Jun 2015 | Comments Off on Mikael Frödin Willy Gunn | ]

The famous Swedish salmon angler and fly tier Mikael Frödin ties a modern renderation of a classic hair winged salmon fly the Willie Gunn.

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[26 Mar 2015 | Comments Off on Metallica Salmon Fly – Davie McPhail | ]

Metallica Salmon Fly designed by Mr. Petur Steingrimsson at Big Laxa in Iceland, designed whilst he was listing to a song by Metallica, on state radio Mr. Petur Steingrimsson is over 80 years old and had been a guide on the Laxa for over 60 years

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[20 Mar 2015 | Comments Off on Composite Dubbing Loops with Jerry French | ]

Jerry French is a true steelhead fly tying innovator. He shares his vast knowledge of the construction and benefits of composite dubbing loops that is applicable to any style of tying

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[10 Mar 2015 | Comments Off on Winged Ant – by Holger Lachmann | ]

Summertime is Terrestrial time. There is no mistake on how effective a ant can be when fished under an overhanging tree or bank. This pattern not only offers a good “SPLAT” on contact with water, it also offers a solid profile construction and durability to fish all day.

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[7 Feb 2015 | Comments Off on Mikael Frödin – What makes a good fly | ]

Listen to Famous Swedish fly tyer Mikael Frödin details what he thinks makes a “great fly”

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[7 Feb 2015 | Comments Off on Rhyacophila Caddis Larvae by Mak | ]

A great nymph pattern that will allow any tier to create a realistic nymph.

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[5 Feb 2015 | Comments Off on Balmoral Variant Dee Salmon Fly – Davie McPhail | ]

The Balmoral is an iconic Dee fly. Here Davie McPhail shows a detailed tutorial of its construction.

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[15 Jan 2015 | Comments Off on Biot Nymph – by Lucas Langton | ]

A great nymph pattern that not only looks great but is durable. Color and size can be easily adapted to meet local conditions and bugs.

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[15 Jan 2015 | Comments Off on Modern Green Highlander – by Morten Bundgaard | ]

Morten Bundgaard offers his take on this classic salmon fly, with modern materials and construction on a tube.