flies

Tying The Mole Crab (Rattle Variant)
https://vimeo.com/314581743 NOTE: If you’re viewing this in a newsletter or a reader, click here to see the video on our website. This week for Fly Tying Friday, Jack Reis goes...

Steelhead Flies: Modern ‘Spins’ on Classic Patterns
The Lady Caroline tied traditionally (top) and 'improved' using modern materials (bottom). Photos: Stuart Foxall. We recently received a great request from one of our readers...

Alaska Silver Salmon Flies – Our Favorites (Updated)
Must have been the right flies.. Photo: Lucas Young. Our summer seasons in Alaska and British Columbia might be winding down but that doesn't mean our...

Ryan Gossett’s Single Stage Squidrow Featured in Swing the Fly Magazine
2018 Volume 2 now available! Photo: Swing the Fly screenshot. The latest issue of Swing the Fly (2018 Volume 2) recently hit the stands and we're...

Jerry French’s ‘Ultra Squid’ Coming to a Fly Shop Near You
Jerry French's 'Ultra Shrimp.' Photo: Aqua Flies screenshot. The good folks at Aqua Flies have teemed up once again with our good friend and Alaska West...

Steam Your Flies Back to Life
Watch your fingers! Photos: Kyle Shea. In our opinion, there's no such thing as too many flies. In fact, your fearless editor has a reputation for...

Greg Houska’s ‘Kriller’ at the Fly Fishing Shop
The 'Killer Krill' killin' it. Photo: Tom Houska. A while back we told you that our friends at Aqua Flies had begun producing a commercial version...

Choosing the Right Fly
Choices, choices. Photo: Gregory Houska. Choosing the right fly is important. Having confidence in the fly you choose is even more important. That said, it's hard...