Ahrex Hooks: The Booby Fly is actually not a pattern, it is a tying style. You can tie most fly patterns in the booby style and they are excellent for trout and other predator species. Leeches, crayfish, baitfish, nymphs and pupae imitations are easily converted to Booby Flies as well as baitfish imitations. And big […]
In this quick fly tying tutorial, Hogan Brown from Loon Outdoors shows a simple method for making mono eyes for crab, crayfish, and shrimp fly patterns. There are plenty of techniques out there for building your own fly tying eyes, but this is one of the fastest and easiest ways to create durable, […]
Signature Tyer Tom Rosenbauer In this video, Signature Fly Tyer Tom Rosenbauer demonstrates how to tie the Double Tungsten Pheasant Tail Nymph. Pheasant Tail is one of the most popular natural fly tying materials and is incredibly versatile in its applications. While the original pheasant tail nymph dates back to the 1950’s, by UK fly […]
Many well-known fly-tiers, including winners of international fly-tying championships, will offer an instructive and varied programme at the 2026 Experience the World of Fly Fishing (EWF). You can get information about a variety of tying techniques, numerous fly patterns, and appropriate materials and tools. This event will stimulate a desire for more […]
In 2012, EFFA launched its open European fly tying championship. It became well known within a short time and also fly tyers on the other side of the Atlantic have entered the winner lists in the past. Every fly tyer from beginner to professional is eligible to participate. The only condition: The flies must meet […]
Fly tying tutorial – by Alex Belonga Baitfish like sculpins can be extremely effective for catching salmon, steelhead and big trout everywhere in running water. In this video Alex Belonga will demonstrate his take on an effective “Munker Style” weighted tube fly – The Sculpin Munker. Alex demonstrates a smart way to tie […]
Signature Tyer Joe Goodspeed In this video, Signature Tyer Joe Goodspeed demonstrates how to tie his updated Mini Crayfish jig. Joe’s Mini Cray has been a staple in our jig boxes, and now version 2.0 brings extra heat with updates to the material list and design. Meet Joe Goodspeed’s Repeat Offender, a super realistic fly […]
In this fly tying tutorial, Danish fly tyer and fly fisher Mads Birkholt will guide you through the tying of the tube fly POP Zonker (Pink Orange Purple Zonker). This tube fly is designed for Arctic Char on a recent trip to Greenland, but has proven very effective for fishing for steelheads, salmon and sea […]
The German Open Fly Tying Championship will not take place as planned this year, but will be postponed. The new date will be announced in due course. 21st EWF – Experience the World of Fly Fishing Saturday, 18 April 2026, 9:00 am – 6:00 pm Sunday, 19 April 2026, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm […]
Fulling Mill Fly Fishing: Tom Rosenbauer’s Rabbit Foot Emerger is one of his most well-known flies, and for good reason. This pattern can be tied to represent a wide range of bugs, which makes it extremely versatile and a must-have in your fly box. You can tie it extra large to represent drakes, extra small […]
