Girdle Bug – classic trout fly tying

Tying SBS and underwater action on the Girdle Bug. In the box it looks like shit, but when you’ve seen it solid embedded in the jaw of large trout often enough… well you come to like the bastard. It still isn’t beautiful but it looks efficient and killing in the way an AK-47 does. Well […]

Damselfly Dog Nobbler – stillwater trout fly tying

Tying SBS and underwater action of the UK classic, the Dog Nobbler. This fly was designed by all round angler Trevor Housby, after inspiration from American spin fishermen using ultralight tackle and small jigs. I learned about it from my friend Jens Ploug Hansen, who brought some of Trevor’s flies home after fishing with the […]

Maroon’n’black Wool Leech – trout streamer fly tying

Tying SBS and underwater action on the Maroon’n’black Wool Leech. The yarn or wool leech is a simple, but effective imitation on leeches in freshwater and ragworms in saltwater. This is my take on the classic pattern. The glass bead seems to work great on these flies, if you want more of a gliding than […]

Montana Nymph – classic nymph fly tying

Tying sbs and underwater footage of The Montana Nymph. This pattern has changed a bit over time, This is however what you could call the current accepted “original”. Like other great fly styles, this can be tied in a lot of different color combinations. I prefer the black and yellow – and use it as […]

Pink Dog Nobbler – streamer fly tying

Tying SBS and underwater swimming action footage on the Dog Nobbler tied on Ahrex Mini Jig hooks. This pink version has been a steady producer in the cold waters this winter and spring – in rivers as well as in the salt. I use Woolly Sparkle Dub for the body. I tie the fly in […]

Blue Zulu – classic wet fly tying

Tying tutorial and underwater action film of this blue hackled variation of the classic Black Zulu. The Blue Zulu is a popular pattern for lake-, lough- and reservoir fishing on the British Isles and will catch trout everywhere. I use it for lake brownies and sea run brown or seatrout fishing in fresh- and saltwater. […]

The Woolly Bugger – classic trout fly tying

Tying SBS and underwater swimming action on one of the worlds most popular streamer flies for trout, bass and anything else. This is Russ Blessing’s original pattern, the Olive and Black Woolly Bugger. Tie as many as you can before going on your next fishing trip. This is an essential fly and an American classic.

The Woolly Worm – classic trout fly tying

Underwater action and full Tying SBS on one of the worlds most popular flies. The Woolly Worm is not a Woolly Bugger without the tail. The reverse tied hackle makes it a totally different bug, and make it super useful when you fish upstream or fish dead drift. It is almost completely weedless. Read more […]

Dan Bailey’s White Marabou Muddler – Classic streamer fly tying

Underwater action and tying SBS. on the fabulous Dan Bailey’s White Marabou Muddler. A streamer designed for large trout in western rivers, but equally at home anywhere trout live. On this video I am trying something new, and talk while tying instead of having music only. Drop a comment, and let me know what you […]

Cabela’s Worm Bass Bucket – jigs and softbaits

What’s in a Cabela’s worm bucket? – and do you get your money’s worth? We take a look inside and I give you my unbiased opinion of the product. Probably most interesting for my American viewers since Cabela’s don’t seem eager to ship to Europe anymore.