Fly Tying Archive

Category: Wet fly

  • Red Tag

    The Red Tag A real simple fly for beginners to pick up on fly tying. If you have any additional questions feel free to ask and I’ll be happy to help. Hook: Any Wet Fly Hook size 10-18Tail: Red WoolBody: Peacock HerlHackle: Brown Hen Hackle  

  • Silver & Gold March Brown

    Silver & Gold March Brown

    Silver & Gold March Brown We continue with the classic wet flies for the moment. Here’s a couple that you all should recognize. As deadly as the March Brown is with a brown dubbed body it’s often worth it to try also the more flashy cousins of March Brown. Here’s the recipe (replace silver with…

  • Caldwell

    Caldwell

    The Caldwell This is a classic wet fly pattern from Ray Bergman. It is tied on a beautiful Vintage #4 Dublin bend hook. This fly is now in the possession of one of the finest tyers I know, Martin Bach from Denmark. Tail: Bronze Mallard Rib: Yellow floss Body: Brown floss Hackle: Brown Wing: Light…

  • Freestyle Wet Fly

    Freestyle Wet Fly

    Freestyle Wetfly This fly is done with classic wet fly proportions but the pattern is my own and the wing is quite complex. Hook: #6 Vintage Mustad with the eye cut off Tail: Mandarin Duck Butt: Peacock Herl Rib: Silver Tinsel Body: Black Floss Hackle: Lt. Blue Hen hackle Wing: Turkey fibers from white to…