Thread Shredders — Fly Tying
BWO Barr Emerger Fly Tying Tutorial 0
Blue Wing Olives are one of the most common hatches found on both freestones and tailwaters in our region. This emerger is a simple/effective tie that makes it a no brainer to have in your box.
Material List
Thread - 14/0 Veevus
Hook - U-Series U202
Tail - CDL
Body - Superfine Dubbing
Flash - Med. Opal Mirage
Legs - CDL
Flying Ant Fly Tying Tutorial 0
Simple ant pattern that combines sparkle yarn, squirrel dubbing and a bit of grizzly hackle for a deadly combination. Primary colors are cinnamon and black that fish effectively in our region from late July into August.
Material List
Thread - 8/0 Veevus
Hook - U-Series U001
Wing - Sparkle Yarn
Legs - Micro Silicone Legs
Body - SLF Squirrel Dubbing
Hackle - Grizzly Dry Fly Hackle
- Beau Bolton
- Tags: Beetles/Ants Dry Flies Fly Tying
Ice Wing Soft Hackle Fly Tying Tutorial 0
Brandon Dwyer tying a functional, simple, very effective soft hackle pattern imitating a March Brown. Swinging patterns like this for trout has certainly seen increased popularity throughout our region, tie yourself up a few and give it a try!!
Material List
Thread - 70D UTC Thread
Hook - TMC 5263
Tail - Gadwall
Body - Supefine Dubbing
Ribbing - Small Amber UTC Wire
Thorax - Brown Hareline Dubbin
Wing - UV Pearl Ice Dub
Hackle - Hungarian Partridge
Dual Wire Copper John Fly Tying Tutorial 0
New twist on a classic. John Barr has created a number of patterns, this being one of the most widely known/versatile patterns. Offering a level of realism combined with weight to get down to the fish, this is definitely one that you will want to tie up.
Material List
Thread - 8/0 Veevus
Weight - .020 Lead Wire
Tail - Stripped Goose Biots
Body - UTC Wire (Small/Brassie)
Thorax - Peacock Eye
Back - Thin Skin
Flash - Holographic Silver Flashabou
Collar - SLF Dubbing
Legs - Centipede Legs
Epoxy - Loon UV Thick
CDC Golden Stone 0
Golden Stones are a very prevalent hatch that occurs in Montana starting mid-June continuing throughout July. The CDC Golden Stone holds all of the characteristics of a realistic pattern, yet is very simple to tie.
Material List
Hook- TMC 5262
Bead - Gold Tungsten
Thread - 8/0 Veevus
Weight - .020 Lead Wire
Tail - Dyed Yellow Pheasant Tail
Flashback - Large Opal Mirage Tinsel
Rib - 3x Mono Tippet
Body - SLF Dubbing
Under Collar - CDC
Collar - Brahma Hen
Zug Bug Fly Tying Tutorial 0
Far too often we forget about the classics. The Zug Bug is a combination of peacock that simply just produce.
Material List
Hook - TMC 3761
Weight - .015 Lead
Thread - 8/0 Veevus
Tail - Peacock Sword
Body - Eyed Peacock
Wing - Teal Flank