Monthly Archives: March 2024

Tying the Clouser Minnow with Bob Clouser

Bob Clouser demonstrating how to tie his famous Clouser Minnow. This is a streamer that has caught many species of fish. I have even tied this in a very small size and used it to catch crappie. Obviously, it is … Continue reading

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Stew’s Killer Marabou

Super simple pattern that should catch fish like crazy. I would put this under the moniker, Guide Fly. Tie a few up and see how they do for you. Originated by Stew Stewart of California. Matt O’Neal of Savage Flies … Continue reading

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Beginners Klinkhamer with Barry Ord Clarke

Barry did a series for beginner’s including this Klinkhamer a few years ago. It included this Klinkhamer fly. See the recipe for the fly pattern below. Also, this is a very nice Klinkhamer style fly that is tied by experts … Continue reading

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The Mission – Issue 44

The latest issue of the The Mission digital fly fishing magazine is available.

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Scott Biron Fly Tying

I’ve admired Scott Biron’s fly tying for a long time. He primiraly ties Rangeley Streamers, but dabbles in other styles as well. They recently did a brief news video about him, so I thought it would be a good time … Continue reading

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Popovics’ BEAST Fleye

The legend himself, Bob Popovics, shows how to tie his BEAST Fleye. By the way, if you have not purchased his book, Fleye Design: Techniques, Insights, Patterns, I encourage you do so, especially if you enjoy tying streamers. Bob includes … Continue reading

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Dirty Hippy by Charlie Craven

This is a streamer created by Charlie. He first posted about it back in 2019. But here is what Charlie said when he posted. “Here is my latest streamer pattern: Craven’s Dirty Hippy. I first started developing this fly after … Continue reading

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Catskill March Brown – John Bonasera

John Bonasera, known as CatskillJohn on Instagram ties some amazing Catskill flies and has dove deep into their history. Since it’s March, I thought I would post a March Brown by John. Here is what John had to say about … Continue reading

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Bill Shuck Soft Hackles and Flymphs

About 10 years ago I saw a fly on a website that I was in just awe over. You know how you see a particular fly and you immediately have a thought of, “Holy crap, that’s awesome!” Well this fly … Continue reading

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Pete Butler Fly Tying

I’ve admired Pete’s fly tying for several years. He’s been knocking it out of the park lately with some amazing flies. Below you can find several that caught my eye. You can follow Pete on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/flyenvy/ He had … Continue reading

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