Thread Shredders — Fly Tying

Vanilla Bugger Fly Tying Tutorial 0

Klinkhammer Callibaetis Fly Tying Tutorial 2

Dave demonstrating a variation of Callibaetis tied on a Klinkhammer style hook. 

Material List

Thread - 8/0 Veevus

Hook - Daiichi 1167

Tail - Pheasant Tail

Body - Turkey Biot

Post - McFlyon/Krystal Flash

Hackle - Whiting Dry Fly Hackle

Thorax - UV2 Dubbing

Parachute Adams Variant Fly Tying Tutorial 1

Pretty hard to top a classic, but the variations are endless. Dave puts a twist on it by using CDL fibers for the tail and turkey biot for the body.

Material List 

Hook - TMC 100

Tail - CDL Rooster Cape

Body - Turkey Biot

Post - McFlyon & Krystal Flash

Thorax - UV2 Fine & Dry

Guest Tyer Jeremy Gilbertson - Doc's Blonde Baetis 0

Montana Guide/Outfitter Jeremy Gilbertson tying one of his go to Baetis patterns for fishing Montana's Bighorn River. 

Material List

Thread - 14/0 Veevus

Hook - Firehole 321

Tail - CDL Fibers

Back/Wing Case - 1/8" Scud Back

Flash - Holographic Tinsel 

Wing - CDC Puffs

Barr's Crane Fly Larvae Fly Tying Tutorial 0

Dave offers a brief introduction to fishing Crane Fly patterns along with some insight into their habitat. 

Material List

Thread - Uni 3/0

Hook - TMC 200R

Weight - .025 Lead Wire 

Tail - Para Post 

Ribbing - 3X Mono

Dubbing - Sow/Scud Dub

Fruit Roll Up Leech Fly Tying Tutorial 1

Pattern developed by ERFT friend Willy Self, this hands down is our favorite leech pattern. Incredibly effective in most any stillwater situation, also a proven winner when it comes to Carp. We like using STS dubbing for the body, but any combination of leech material can be used, just a matter of personal preference. Most effective sizes range from size 6-10 primarily black or olive in color.