Fly Pattern Database / Browse by Topics / Browse by Material

Featured Hatches Article & Videos


Want to tie an intruder in under 2 minutes?

Peacock Elk Hair Caddis- By In The Riffle

The Ray Bergman Collection - 37) Blue Jay

Hold the Anchovies by Fred Hannie

2011 IFTD - Part #2

RW40- by Rob Weiker

Pacific Steelhead

Come On!!!
Hello, I had been wanting to try my hand at some Glo- Bugs and finally got some Hareline Flo. Orange egg yarn, I tied some that were fishable (after a lot of trial and error). But when I went
FTF Video: - Luc Brais - OrangeBlosson_TUBE
[url="http://flytyingforum.com/video/OrangeBlosson_TUBE/119/"][img]http://d3nh6es96whrr8.cloudfront.net/videos/images/ANMMSTTB00011_640.jpg[/img][/url] fly tying, Steelhead, salmon,tube patt
Question with floss and also fluffy part of feather
Okay so been doing some reading/ research and slowly gathering materials for my next leap into tying, just some wet flies (salmon) for fishing with to start with...Like these...Just for fishing to beg
RBF: weight of pac. bay reel seat
Hi, first visit for me on the forum...Does anyone know the weight of the pacific bay aluminium reel seat CL7?I want to use it for 9' #4 fly rod and I am afraid it's too heavy for such a light rod.than
Anyone ever have a fly rod snap on a backcast?
[quote name='CoachBob' timestamp='1334930055' post='503255'] The other instance was a broken tip because of an ice ball that formed on the tip top and added weight in the wro
Sheepshead minnow
[attachment=34841:ff-2.jpg] here is our gobies the steelhead and bass both eat these
Modified Irish Dabblers
I like these alot. I will have to try these on steelhead here in Michigan.
Hatches Blog Post - Stone-A-Mite Wiggler- by Steve Wascher
I love fishing and tying “generic patterns for both inland trout, steelhead, and a variety of warmwater speices. The “Stone-A-Mite Wiggler”, when tied in a variety of sizes and color variations
Fly Box
Cheers for the replies. [quote name='dogsnfish' timestamp='1335140404' post='503476'] Steelhead - Had a couple of very old (20y) Wheatley boxes with solid foam on each side. T
RBF: Getting some tying done
Just working on some eggs and nymphs for a Steelhead trip I leave for Friday morning. Steve[b]Reply to topic here http://www.rodbuildingforum.com/index.php?showtopic=29316[/b]
Flies for the weekend
Caught my first fish or 2012 last night. A nice cock sea trout around 2-3lb. released to get up river and spawn. Took a blue zulu in #12. I'll post a pick of the fly later hopefully. These flies a
Black norange Squidro
Really nice fly(s) Peter! Welcome to the forum! I think the steelhead may find this a tasty snack, never fished or tied a squidro but it looks the goods, works well with the rubber legs?
RBF: My new personal Steelhead rod 10ft 7wt 4pc
For the past 3 weeks in between customer rods I have been working on what I consider my "piece de resistance" It is a new Steelhead rod for myself and I wanted this to be by far the best build I hav
It's finally done!
If you were following alone on the other thread then this is the rod I just finsihed building for myself on the "follow along" thread. For the past 3 weeks in between customer rods I have b
6/7 Beulah Switch - Line questions
I would imagine you have already seen this, but Beulah recommends the following for their 6/7 switch. "FLY LINE RECOMMENDATIONS: Scandinavian: Beulah Elixir 325 for 6/7 Switch. Skagit: Beulah Ton
michigan fly fishing
I know the betsie is well known for salmon and steelhead, but has anybody ever had success for the browns and brookies that are supposed to be in this river? i kjust blew a whole weekend at this river
Waking Flies for Salmon
Guys around here use waking flies for Summer Steelhead in certain water and light conditions. As for the end of the swing, I'd definitely let it hang there for a few seconds and maybe give it a co
3366 hook
i use size 10 and 12 for some of my steelhead flies and they hold up fine. i wish our local shop would carry those smaller sizes because for the price i havent found a thing wrong with them.
Accented (steelhead version)
[img]http://www.danica.com/flytier/hweilenmann/accented_steelhead.jpg[/img] [B]Accented (steelhead)[/B] Hook: Tiemco 202SP #4 Thread: Benecchi 12/0, black Rib: Flash, gold Tail: Lady Amherst tippet b
RBF: Rod tube
I'm getting close to being done with my new Steelhead rod so I figured I need to make a custom tube to match the rod so I just finished up this tube. It's made with 2" sch40 PVC, has a half rounded en
Small Clousers
Man i am just hanging around, went for a fish yesterday, spooked a bunch of steelhead, got snowed on and skunked I will hit them again next week i rekon. Ahh just wanted to add that the polar bea
Turbo Cones
is the turbo cone aluminum with holes in it? i havent used that 1 yet but been lookin at it. on the other hand i tie an alaskabou string leech with a MONSTER CONE on a regular hook. i turn the cone a
Hatches Blog Post - Kast Extreme Fishing Gear- Steelhead Glove Review
It’s no secret, if fish in cold weather you get cold hands. Add to that landing fish and getting your hands wet, then you have numb fingers making fly fishing near impossible. The hunt for perfect c
Large wets
think classic steelhead flies with calf tail wings or a fav of mine if the hooks are 1x or longer the picket pin
Shrimp Swap
I'd like to participate with a nifty rabbit prawn that fishes nicely for steelhead (and rockfish if you tie it on a tube so it doesn't get destroyed too quickly). Thanks!
Follow along on the build up
Thought maybe you guys might enjoy following along on the build up of a rod I am building for myself as a new Steelhead stick. This rod is using a Prototype blank that was made especially for me so
Swap idea
I'd join with a steelhead pattern
Carp on the fly
I certainly didn't need any scents on my woolly tube fly to get this 28" bad boy while fishing for steelhead today. [IMG]http://i1180.photobucket.com/albums/x401/Phish45/IMG_20120328_141251
Hello from South West Michigan
Hey all Im just getting back into fly tying. I mainly fly fish for bluegills and bass right now but im hoping this year i will be able to hook a salmon, steelhead, pike/muskie, and maybe some smaller
Tour of the shop
Yep that was the first one playing in that video. I have all of them but like the very first one & River Wold best of them. The Steelhead one and the Kiwi Camo one are okay but not near as good as
Used Rainshadow 9' 7wt 2pc
This is a used Rainshadow 9ft 7wt 2pc moderate/fast rod. Perfect for Great Lakes steelhead or bass fishing as it is a good streamer rod. Blank is a Rainshadow blank matte gray, grip is a custom grip w
Hatches Blog Post - The Ska-opper – by Thomas Goodwin
“Developed for summer-run steelhead on the North Umpqua by Scott Howell, the Ska-opper is one of those patterns that is kind of a cross between a few flies. It’s basically a little bit of
Wading Boots
I'll be putting them to the test very shortly (if they get back in time) because I have a Steelhead trip to my cabin on the Au Sable April 13-16 so I'm hoping they come back in time for that.
Some Steelhead And Bull trout
[quote name='FlyFishin'Jam' timestamp='1331694146' post='498727'] Mmmm Intruders! Very nice indeed. To much fun to swing this stuff. *puts up hand* what sort of size a
Howdy from California
Just to introduce myself. My name is Charlie Schillinsky. I have been an active fly tier since my first introduction into the art as a Cub Scout around 1952. I caught my first fly caught fish (a st
scissors
[quote name='dontheo' timestamp='1331679822' post='498687'] PANAMA RED - used to be my CB handle 40 years ago. Wonder if anyone knows what it is anymore? No one has ever comm
March 2012: Flies from the Vise
Tried a couple Sparkle minnows, a Aus. Possum muddler, and some steelhead flies. [IMG]http://i513.photobucket.com/albums/t339/pappy8745/fliesandsteelhead002.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i513.photobucket.
Hatches Blog Post - Skeena Steel 2011- by Dimitri Gammer
For many Steelhead anglers, the Skeena River system in Northern British Columbia is the water of dreams. Those lucky enough to fish it have a memory that will stay a dream for most. Dimitri Gammer doe
RBF: Matrix 9ft 10wt
One of the heavier wt rods for the show. This is a Matrix 9ft 10wt 2pc with all aluminum Pacific Bay reel seat, fell wells with green trimmed wood grip. Fighting butt, gold plated stripper, dark green
Hatches Blog Post - Rainbow Ice Pick Streamer- by Richard Strolis
“Here is the shanked trailer hook version of my ever popular Ice Pick Streamer. I spun this guy up for you swingers out there who like to fish for steelhead or any species for that matter on the
Is it really worth it?
I would defer to the rod builders, but I think everybody has multiple casting styles. Depends on what you are throwing, how far, how hard the wind is blowing, etc. back in the early 90's I had
RBF: His & Hers Perch Spin Rods
These are for a Husband & Wife customer whom enjoy perch fishing. Both rods are made identical with the exception of the obvious "his&hers" marbling job I did on the split grips. To get the look of wa
A couple of things to test this season
Hey Guys, i just thought i would plonk some pictures up of what i am putting together for this upcoming season, east and west, swing them good for salmon and steelhead. I have to tie some bass pattern
RBF: Batson 1pc Spinning rod
This one is for a customer whom is giving it to his Father in law for Fathers day in June. Blank is a Batson 6'10" 1pc fast action spin rod blank 6-14lb 1/8-5/8oz lure wt. Pacific Bay graphite for the
Fly Tying Bench - dogsnfish
I have been fly fishing for about 20 years but only started tying about three years ago, and that is really when I went off of the deep end with my fishing stuff. My spouse is great about it and boug
Help!!
If you have to pick one then my opinion would be the 6 wt. I can toss everything from small dries to large streamers with my 6 wt and have caught everything from a 6' native brookie to a 26"
Fly organization
I had separate boxes for caddis, mayflies, stoneflies, midges, streamers, nymphs, attractors. Spouse gave me a 32 compartment Wheatly for Christmas so decided to take the David Hughes approach and ha
FTF Fly Pattern - FrequentTyer - Beadhead Bluegill Royal Prince
i saw your pic so i tied a few but without rubber legs. ill try them for steelhead. both are size 10. 1 is 1xl the other is 2xl
Paradise Island
I have an upcoming vacation planned to Paradise Island this April. I have one day free and would like to know a recommended guide or part of the island one of you might recommend. I have begun tying C
Canadian Flyshops Online
Well, that's a pretty good start. Doaks looks like a go-to place for basic salmon/steelhead fly material like Partridge irons and silk floss, but lacks in avian-derived products. Canadian Llama ap
SCULPIN SWAP.....free prize for best sculpin
The flies are all sorted and I will hit the post office in the morning. DJG picked Bruce Derington to win his dozen flies. JBurge bought flies and mailed them in and did not want a set back. He then g
RBF: New batson spey
I finished up my new steelhead stick its a batson IF1307-4. I finally found the time to take pictures before it gets all fishy. I have not had the chance to cast it yet, we are having crazy winds all
Rods for the expo
These are for a Husband & Wife customer whom enjoy perch fishing. Both rods are made identical with the exception of the obvious "his&hers" marbling job I did on the split grips. To
Best online supplier?
I'm with Deeky, I get a list then shop around various sites. I try to get things from the NW because it gets here faster. flyfishusa is one of my favorites,and Anglers workshop has a good select
RBF: 9ft 7wt Matrix
This on a 907-2 Green Matrix blank. Reel seat insert is a stabilized/green dyed piece of box elder burl from Bad Dog Burl Source. Nickle silver BUL5 hardware. The grip is a mix of brown burl cork, dar
New one off the bench
Latest rod off the build bench with some nice additions to it. This rod is making it's way across the snowy N.Border hopefully in time for some spring Steelhead action for it's new owner. [im
Tube flies
The advantages of tube flies are numerous. First of all, as stated previously, you only need a couple of hooks for a large number of flies as the hooks are independant of the shank. Second, and the
FTF Video: - bulltrout - Beaver Mines Special
[url="http://flytyingforum.com/video/Beaver-Mines-Special/51/"][img]http://d3nh6es96whrr8.cloudfront.net/videos/images/vid4f3b4da8d49fa_640.jpg[/img][/url] AKA "Spring's Wiggler&quo
Hatches Blog Post - One in Winter- by Ryan Peterson
There are many people who have tried to capture the feel of swinging flies for winter steelhead. In this short film Ryan Peterson, Rich Zellman, and Bo give you a glimpes into their chase of these pri
Striper Decline
Kudos to Nightheron for operating his business on a sustainable basis. Wish there were more out there like him. I agree that a moratorium is a necessary, but the only way it will work this time arou
Something New
Nice work Red. And if a school of renegade steelhead or Atlantic salmon wander down your way, you'll be all set with those soft-hackles. Love the third minnow down. That's a killer.
RBF: Final Expo Update
I think I've had more last minute changes this year than ever before. But this is it - the final list. I think we have a good mix of previous and totally new topics on board for the upcoming event. 20
fly fishing georgia
[quote name='Woodinfliezz' timestamp='1329249675' post='494409'] for a fly fishing buddy i dont know alot of people here in GA,as im from New Mexico i used to fly fish back hom
Jumbo cyclops bead
I am catching up on steelhead flies and one pattern calls for a gold jumbo cyclops bead. For the life of me I cannot find them. It is for a #2 hook. Anyone know where to get them?
Page Load Time: 0.19658 seconds.