Welcome to my comprehensive guide on classic wet flies tying instructions! If you’re a fly fishing enthusiast or someone who is interested in the art of tying flies, you’ll definitely find this guide helpful. I put together a step-by-step on how to tie classic wet flies, complete with detailed instructions, useful tips, and everything else you need to know to create beautiful and effective flies.
Before you dive into the tying instructions, let’s first define what classic wet flies are. Classic wet flies are a type of fly that imitates insects or small creatures that are found in the water. These flies are designed to be fished beneath the surface of the water and are often used to target trout and other species of fish. Classic wet flies are typically tied with soft hackle feathers, which give the fly a natural and lifelike movement in the water.
Tying classic wet flies is a rewarding and enjoyable activity that can improve your fly fishing experience. By following these tying instructions and tips, you’ll be able to create effective and beautiful flies that will help you catch more fish. Tight lines!
A very quick and easy wet fly showing basic soft hackle techniques that are easy to master. Soft hackle wet fly pattern Hook: Sprite Competition wet fly # 12Tying thread: Sheer 14/0 RedBody/rib: UTC wire AmberThorax: Peacock herlHackle: Green Whiting … Continue reading Soft hackle wet fly
One of the iconic American fancy wet flies. Tied on a # 10 Mustad R70 wet fly hook. Although many find these classic wets challenging to tie, with a little practice and patience, they soon become natural… Royal Coachman wet … Continue reading Royal Coachman wet fly
One of the lesser known but still effective old grayling and trout patterns, with a couple of nice body techniques with peacock herl. Hook: Mustad R50U # 12 Tying thread: Sheer 14/0 Black Tail: Goose or duck quill slips dyed … Continue reading Bristow’s Bug dry fly
This is my take on one of the all time classic soft hackle patterns that in recent years has experienced a comeback. Partridge and Orange wet fly pattern recipe Hook: Partridge_Spider # 14 Tying thread: Cobweb 6/0 Orange Hackle: Brown … Continue reading Partridge and Orange wet fly
Heres an older pattern for a wet mayfly that can still hold its own today. Although not fished so much any longer this elegant style of mayfly is a pure pleasure to tie with its simple materials on a small … Continue reading Mayfly wet fly
One of the original flies I have in my collection from the great Japanese fly tyer Ken Sawada. The great sedge is one of his original patterns from, I believe 1984. TAIL — Very small golden pheasant topping.BODY — Gold … Continue reading Great Sedge – Ken Sawada wet fly
One of the most highly regarded Irish wet flies tied here for both trout and sea trout. Not only a killer pattern but a great fly for the new beginner to tie and have success with. Bibio pattern Hook: Mustad … Continue reading Bibio & Jungle Bibio
The origins of this pattern are somewhat unsure. It can be traced back to the Mustad fly catalogue in the late 1920s and is listed in the Museum records as ‘being tied to customers requirements’. Others say it was tied … Continue reading Sølvdokka flue – Norwegian wet fly
One of the beautiful Bergman wet flies that is a treat to tie. There is something I find very therapeutic about tying these classic wets, but if I am doing a dozen or so, in one sitting, I become totally … Continue reading Colonel Fuller wet fly
Although a quick and easy tie, this is one of the most popular and effective mini lures of recent years. Buy MUSTAD signature hooks Buy VENIARD product on AMAZON:Fly tying tools and materials shop TRIDENT FREE SHIPPING OVER $20:Buy SIMMS … Continue reading Cormorant mini lure wet fly
An extremely popular pattern in the UK that is used from both boat and bank. The cruncher has many variants, this is the standard that can be tied on different hook weights and fished all year round. Continue reading Cruncher wet fly
An excellent loch style pattern that is a real attractor when pulled in or just under the surface. Also an extremely popular pattern to fish as part of a team. Claret snatcher wet pattern recipe Hook: Mustad C49S # 8 … Continue reading Claret snatcher wet fly
A quick and easy tie for an unusual but effective spider pattern for small stream and river fishing. Peacock and partridge spider pattern recipe Hook: Mustad C49S # 14 Tying thread: Sheer 14/0 Black Abdomen: Peacock herl Hackle: Speckled grey … Continue reading Peacock and partridge spider fly
The full tutorial for one of the true classic wet flies that works just about anywhere its fished. The famous Norwegian polar explorer Fridtjoft Nansen said ” Give me two March brown’s wet fly and a box of matches and … Continue reading March Brown wet fly
Another classic wet fly that has for the most been forgotten but its well worth blowing the dust off this one especially if you are fishing sea run browns in fresh water. Blue zulu pattern Hook: Mustad S60 # 8 … Continue reading Blue zulu fly pattern
A neat little spider pattern that has worked wonders for me when fishing a traditional across and down stream wet fly method. Brassie and partridge spider pattern recipe Hook: Mustad R70 # 10 Tying thread: Sheer black 14/0 Body: Bright … Continue reading Brassie and partridge spider
This is the trout version of the river Tay salmon fly. Also better known for being a killer sea trout pattern for peaty coloured rivers and lochs. Dunkeld wet fly pattern recipe Hook: Mustad S70 # 8 Tying thread: Black … Continue reading Dunkeld wet fly
This well known Welsh pattern represents a small beetle of the same name (red & black) that is found along the river and lake banks of the Welsh countryside. One of the classic peacock herl patterns that trout just love. … Continue reading Coch y Bonddu wet fly
Inspired by my sons first hunting trip and the beautiful feathers from the female black grouse he shot. In this simple wet fly tutorial I have tried to include as many classic wet fly elements as possible. Tail, tinsel body, oval … Continue reading Famous Grouse wet fly
One of the classic ‘Black’ flies that has survived the test of time. Classified as a fancy wet or loch style pattern the Black Pennell came from the tying bench of Mr H. Cholmondeley Pennell a wealthy Edwardian english gentleman, … Continue reading Black Pennell wet fly
