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2022
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The Trophy

Rolf Nylinder went fishing with Håvard Stubö And Markus Lemke for a week in July 2022, and made a little film about it. Dry fly fishing in the mountains of Norway and Sweden.

Orvis Blackout Euro Nynmphig Fly Rod

A new year, a new rod...so let's pick a good one! The Orvis Helios 3 Blackout rod has all of the making of a great fly rod: Lightweight, fast recovery, and awesome with fish!

Green Drake Buffet, Episode 2 Season 2

Big Brown Trout Eating Green Drake Dry Flies. Series Overview:

Brush Minnow

This fly is something Im calling a brush minnow.

The Trickiest Fish to Catch

A view from the cameraman's perspective of the permit pursuit in Belize.

Nick Thomas

Fly fisher, author and creative "pattern inventor" Nick Thomas lives in South Wales

Combover

The Combover is a generic mayfly nymph imitation. It gets its name from the hairstyle, now thankfully rarely seen.

Brookie Buffet Episode 1 Season 2

Series Overview: Three years ago we launch the original Buffet Series which consisted of 8 fly fishing adventures from around the globe.

The Prince Nymph

Prince Nymphs have been around for quite some time. Originally designed by Doug Prince in 1930 (at least from what I found online), it has been a fly that has worked well even to this day.

Euro Nymphing: Detect More Strikes

Euro nymphing is a popular method to catch more fish when fly fishing.

Scandinavian Style Salmon Tube Fly

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Nobby Hopper (Variant)

More Info..http://flyanglersonline.com/features/oldflies/part262.php

Baltak Squidro

The flies for steelhead fishing often differs from, for example, the Atlantic salmon fly fishing where the materials of the flies are very traditional.

Successful Spanflex Buzzer

Drop Bead Red Dart

Detailed instructions for tying a drop bead version of Lance Egan's Red Dart.

Long Hackle Caddis Alder

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Sweetmeat Caddis

Fly Tying Recipe: Hook: #14-16 Hanak 450 BL https://charliesflyboxinc.com/product/c450bl/

Muddle & Bubble May Dry Flies

This an an edited version of a 11Mar22 Zoom session on tying the Muddle May dry fly and it's cousin, the Bubble May.

Muskin's Green Midge Pupa

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Greenwell’s Glory

Ray Bergman variation in Trout.

Three Fly Rods I Can't Live Without

Links to fly rods referenced in the video:

Buffet Series Season 2 Trailer

Three years ago we launch the original Buffet Series which consisted of 8 fly fishing adventures from around the globe.

Red Head Cormorant

Another fly intended mainly for the lake. Classic but slightly modified.

Majestic Grayling

Trophy Grayling in Slovakia / Episode 2

Mercedes Beetle

I guess you all know and have heard about Volkswagen Beetle, but never a Mercedes Beetle! Here we will be tying a beetle fly that I call the Mercedes Beetle.

Headbanger Cased Caddis

Using a tungsten bead for the head and weight allows the pattern to be tied on small hooks making it an ideal pattern for fishing on a dropper or in a duo.

Heimasætan

Here we will be tying the fly Heimasætan but the fly has been successful last decades here in Iceland specially when it comes to catching Arctic char.

Blóðormur (bloodworm)

Here I will be tying the fly Bloodworm. The fly is a great option for both stream and lake fishing. The fly catches both brown trout and arctic char.

Cypert's Minnow

This originally was developed by Charlie Cypert for fishing South Texas white bass runs. It can also be used well with sunfish, bass and crappie.

Racoon Spey Edition

Spring is just around the corner, and here in Scandinavians we are looking forward to our beloved coastal fishing no longer means gloves and warm clothes and ice cold water.

Peacock Butcher

Materials Used; Hook, Fulling Mill Competition Heavyweight size 12 Thread, Uni-8/0 Black Tail, Red Cock Fibres Rib, Small Silver Wire Body, Silver Tinsel

Tom’s new Hummingbirds

Dutch Tom Biesot has shown his skills in making tying tools before, and now takes his Hummingbird bobbin holder to new levels.

Þingeyingur

Here we will be tying the fly Þingeyingur by Geir Birgir Guðmundsson. The fly is a great option for both stream and lake fishing. The fly catches both trout and salmon.

Finishing a brass tube tutorial | Ívar's Fly Workshop

In this video I will show you guys how to finish a brass tube so it is good to go and fish with it. There are few important things you need to know about it and they should all be in this video.

Tailor

Here we will be tying the fly Tailor. Tailor is an all Icelandic fly pattern that has been around for a while. Worth the tying and trying.

Coq de Leon Grannom Caddis

Materials Used; Threads, Uni-8/0 Chartreuse and Black Egg Sack, Chartreuse Thread Body, Fox Squirrel Fur Wing, Light Pardo Coq de Leon Fibres

Early Black Stonefly Nymph

Detailed instructions for tying an Early Black Stonefly Nymph. This is part of a series of Tim Flagler's collaboration with Fly Tyer Magazine.

Coq de Leon Cinnamon Caddis

Materials Used; Hook Fulling Mill Ultimate Dry size 14 Thread, Uni-8/0 Rusty Brown Body, CDC Fibres dyed Cinnamon or a good dry fly dubbing.

Mallard Stickleback

You might know Christian Krogh, at least if you like us are into the seatrouts along the Danish Coast. Christian have been a seatrout hunter for a decade, and he’s well known for his patterns.

Plastic Surgeon

Detailed instructions for tying a Plastic Surgeon Euro Nymph.

Sandeel

Spring is just around the corner and therefore you should bring a few sandeel flies along when you hit the coast, fishing for sea trout.

Parachute Bibio Hopper

Materials Used; Hook Fulling Mill Short Shank Special size 10 Thread, Uni-8/0 Black Rib, Small Silver Tinsel Body, Black Seals Fir or Sub

Hot Orange Leggy Hedgehog

Materials Used; Hook, Fulling Mill Short Shank Special size 12 Thread, Uni-8/0 Fiery Orange Tail, Hot Orange Roe Deer Body, Hot Orange Seals Fur or SLF Dubbing

E French

Mauro Raspini's MayFly Imitation.

Golden Ibis

Golden Ibis as shown in Ray Bergman's Trout.

Dark Fighter

Trophy Grayling in Slovakia / Episode 1

Flæðarmús

Here we will be tying the legendary fly Flæðarmús by one of Iceland's finest angler Siggi Pálsson.

Which fly should I tie first?

Simple question: If you're new to fly tying, which fly do you begin with? The answer may not be so obvious.

Rabbit Clawed Crab

Crabs and shrimp are a staple food source for fish like the Redfish, black drum, pompano, and other popular saltwater sport fish.

Arndilly Fancy

Here we will be tying the fly Arndilly Fancy by Megan Boyd. Beautiful pattern that is good for midsummer fishing for salmon and as well bright weather conditions that usually are demanding.

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