Loon Outdoors: In this fly tying tutorial, Matt Callies from Loon Outdoors demonstrates how to tie the Pen Pal, an incredibly fast and versatile nymph pattern designed for Euro nymphing and modern trout tactics. The Pen Pal starts with a simple fly blank—a bead, tail, and thread base. From there, you can customise […]
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, […]
This pattern is a single-stage leech built to push water, move well in cold flows, and stay castable even with a big winter profile. By blending natural materials with synthetics, this fly keeps its shape, sheds water efficiently, and holds up to aggressive fish. We will walk through setting up a stinger, building […]
Loon Outdoors: Today we are tying the Curb Feeler – a slender, hydrodynamic stinger leech pattern designed to ride hook-point down, push water, and trigger aggressive eats from both trout and steelhead. This fly blends elements of trout-spey and steelhead flies, featuring a keel-friendly build, subtle UV weight, a flowing tail, and silicone “curb feelers” […]
Loon Outdoors: In this video, Hogan Brown shows you how to tie the Foam Stacker Skwala, a new fly pattern built using a unique foam material from Loon Ambassador Blane Chocklett. This pattern was originally inspired by winter Skwala stoneflies, but can easily be adapted to golden stones, salmonflies, or even turned into a general […]
A bomb-proof and portable waterproof storage solution. Pocket-sized and waterproof, the Fly Tyn is an excellent way to carry flies or anything else you need to keep dry on the water. Two separate compartments allow you to store fresh flies and used flies separately, or just keep your flies organised. • Lightweight aluminium […]
Want to make your flies more effective in stained water or low-light conditions? In this fly tying tutorial, Hogan Brown from Loon Outdoors shows you exactly how to add a rattle to your fly to attract more fish! Learn step-by-step how to integrate a rattle into your favourite fly patterns using Loon Outdoors […]
Learn how to tie the Jigged CDC Dark Lord Nymph with Hogan Brown in this step-by-step fly tying tutorial from Loon Outdoors. The Dark Lord is a proven trout fly pattern, perfect for Euro nymphing or indicator rigs, and works year-round for targeting selective fish. In this video, Hogan shares expert tips on materials, proportions, […]
Lake Almanor has a legendary hex hatch and our friend Joe Garza has it dialled. He sat down to talk us through how he runs his stillwater subsurface rigs. If you’re a trout angler who is intimidated by water that doesn’t move, then this is for you! SUBSCRIBE to see more videos – […]
Dive into the world of fly floatants with Matt Callies as he covers everything you need to know to keep your dry flies riding high. In this comprehensive tutorial, Matt explores: The differences between gels, dips, sprays, and powders. How to select the best floatant for CDC, emergers, and standard dry flies. Tips on proper […]
