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One of my favourite patterns for when the fish won’t have anything bright and prefer something more buggy and natural looking. Hook: Sprite barbless streamer S2200 # 8 Tying thread: Dyneema 55 or GSP 50Rib: Fine oval gold tinsel Tail: … Continue reading How to tie a Hares ear muddler
For me this is one of the very best emerger patterns that can be used for both midges and mayflies. Named after the famous 3 dollar bridge on the Maddison river this little pattern is quick to tie and a … Continue reading How to tie the three dollar dip fly
A very beautiful little pattern that is my take on the strawman cased caddis larva pattern. All you need is natural deer hair, a single grey partridge hackle and a little patience, to create this spun deer hair bodied caddis … Continue reading How to tie the strawman
One of the great Canadian surface flies for salmon and steelhead. As you are probably aware I’m a sucker for deer hair patterns and this is one of my favorites for salmon and sea run browns. Hook: Mustad SL53UBL # … Continue reading How to tie the Green Machine
Heres one of my moose mane nymphs, that can be fished wet or dry. Although it may look a little challenging, it’s a relatively straight forward tie that includes a few good techniques that can be put to use in … Continue reading How to tie the moose mane nymph
A simple yet extremely effective pattern that is easy to tie, but commands a little technique. A Deer hair drake with a parachute hackle that will float all day long and fool the most selective trout. Hook: Mustad R43 #8 … Continue reading How to tie a deer hair drake
Different deer used in fly tying Here I would like to familiarize you with the different deer used in fly tying, the location of the hair on the animal, sex, age, colour, length and applications. Antelope This deer like Antelope … Continue reading The ultimate guide to deer hair part 3
Different hairs from different locations on a deer hide In this second part of the guide to tying with deer hair I will describe the different hairs from different locations on a deer hide. Hair from each part of the … Continue reading The ultimate guide to deer hair part 2
The Lady Mc Connell midge is an interesting, but yet straightforward tie that applies only basic materials. An effective still water pattern that represents an newly hatched adult midge. Hook: Mustad R30 # 16 Tying thread: Sheer 14/0 Black Trailing … Continue reading How to tie the Lady Mc Connell dry fly
Deer hair fly tying material Having been a passionate fly tyer and deer hunter for the best part of my life, It became a natural progression for me to embrace the material these animals have provided me with over the … Continue reading The ultimate guide to deer hair part 1.
The most popular dry fly in the world with a spun deer hair body! Could it get any better? The full tutorial on tying the Adams irresistible. Hook: Mustad R30 # 10 Tying thread: Dyneema or GSP and Sheer black … Continue reading How to tie Adams irresistible dry fly
During late summer & autumn large numbers of crane flies begin to hatch and loose the battle against the elements and end their life on the water as trout food. This daddy long legs pattern has quick & easy detached … Continue reading Deer hair daddy long legs dry fly
A great little caddis pattern that has a few nice techniques. The super buoyant combination of CDC and deer hair make this pattern almost un-sinkable. Hook: Mustad R43 # 12 Tying thread: Petitjean SS Olive Abdomen: Fluorescent Green CDC hackle … Continue reading How to tie Midsummer Caddis dry fly
An extremely quick and easy, yet effective pattern that can be mastered by tyers of all levels. This Ugly or scruffy mayfly dun includes a few interesting techniques for making dubbing and applying it. Don’t be fooled by it’s simplicity, … Continue reading How to tie the Ugly May dry fly
A truly effective pattern for when those hatches of small caddis are underway, or even just fished as a all round attractor. Simple and quick pattern that pushes all the buttons! Hook: Mustad R30 # 12-18 Tying thread: Sheer 14/0 … Continue reading How to tie X-Factor Caddis dry fly
Trident Fly Fishing | Shop the largest selection of fly fishing and fly tying products on the planet. If you are a subscriber to The Feather Bender, you may have noticed a new look to the site over the last few days. It’ been a long time coming, but its here now! Â As a little celebration I will be drawing one lucky subscriber to win a signed copy of my latest book and a small box of flies tied by me. If you all ready subscribe, all you have to do is like this post and share it to one … Continue reading The Feather Bender’s Tying Techniques giveaway
Clarkes All Purpose Emerger is without doubt one of my absolute most productive trout & grayling patterns. Tied on a # 12,14 or 16 hook, as here, it makes a fantastic caddis pupa but on smaller sizes, even down to … Continue reading How to tie Clarkes All Purpose Emerger
A little twist on a well known classic with a couple old but good techniques. One of my most productive streamers, especially for sea run browns. Hook: Mustad S71 # 4 Thread: Dyneema Tail & Wing: Grizzle hackle tips Body: … Continue reading How to tie Grizzly Muddler streamer
The second technique for tying a deer hair parachute hackle with an extremely buggy effect, that will float all day long and then some. Buy MUSTAD signature hooks on AMAZON:Buy VENIARD product on AMAZON:Fly tying tools and materials shop TRIDENT:Buy … Continue reading Deer hair hackle suspender midge
One of the best little caddis patterns around. With an additional Glo Brite hot spot, when pulled through the surface film, this will bring fish up, just about all year round. Buy MUSTAD signature hooks on AMAZON:Buy VENIARD product on … Continue reading How to tie hot spot sedgehog dry fly
This skater pattern from Al Troth is a simple pattern but demands a little practice. Only two small clumps of elk rump hair tied back to back make this almost unsinkable. Not only a great attractor when fished as a skater, but also a formidable Daddy long-legs imitation for late summer. Buy MUSTAD signature hooks on AMAZON:Buy VENIARD product on AMAZON:Fly tying tools and materials shop TRIDENT:Buy SIMMS fishing products:EPIC water filters Very useful thing when fishing:Trouts fly fishing Premier Fly Shop & Outfitter:Polarized fishing sunglasses RHEOS 55$:TheRiversEdge flyfishing shop – Bozeman Montana:Buy STANLEY products. Free Shipping on all … Continue reading Tying the Troth Super Skater
This is a simple technique for a double wing comparadun, that can be tied in various sizes and shades to imitate a whole load of low riding mayfly duns. Continue reading Tying the double decker
One of my little deer hair patterns that is super easy to tie. All you need is a hot spot tag and a deer hair dubbing loop, for an effective pattern that floats high and dry all day long. Buy … Continue reading How to tie Egg laying caddis dry fly
D The animal or Dyret as its known in its native Norwegian is a relatively new pattern, but one that has been embraced by Scandinavian fly fishers with open arms. It’s inventor Gunnar Bingen from Norway developed this pattern for … Continue reading Dyret dry fly
A simple but realistic extended body technique, that will give any mayfly dun or spinner pattern that little extra. If you enjoy watching the videos please like & subscribe to my YouTube channel. Your help and support in keeping the … Continue reading How to tie extended mayfly bodies
Don’t let this quick and simple pattern deceive you, this is a great pattern that should have a place in every fly box. Hook: Mustad R30 # 8-16 Tying thread: Olive Body: Two CDC hackles Wing: Bleached or light coloured … Continue reading How to tie CDC Elk hair caddis dry fly
Trident Fly Fishing | Shop the largest selection of fly fishing and fly tying products on the planet. A rainy day here, so I am trying to sort and tidy nearly 30 cases with various types of deer hair. I have to get rid of some, so when I am done, I will make up a few bags of good tying hair and randomly choose a bunch of my subscribers for a free bag. Â I’ll also be doing a few deer hair tutorials on the YouTube channel soon, so keep tuned. Continue reading Oh Deer!
One of the classic Scandinavian caddis patterns from Lennart Bergquist. Here I tie the original and the more modern winged variant, both killer patterns for most of the season. Hook: Mustad R 30 # 12 Thread: Grey Hackle: Dark Dun … Continue reading Tying a super pupa and a variant
A little tutorial on how to choose the right deer hair and tie a comparadun wing. Hook: Mustad R30 #12Tying thread: DyneemaWing: Natural deer hairTail: Elk hairBody: SuperFine dubbing If you enjoy watching the videos please subscribe to my YouTube … Continue reading How to tie Comparadun wing tutorial
This quick CDC and deer hair variant of the original, will float all day long and then some! A nice Petitjean body technique with a single CDC hackle that makes a good looking segmented abdomen. Hook: Mustad C53 # 8-14 … Continue reading How to tie The fluttering caddis
Like a hares mask, the deer mask offers an abundance of material for the fly tyer. In this tutorial I show how to skin and prep a European roe deer mask. If you don’t hunt yourself, you may know a … Continue reading How to skin Deer mask for fly tying
When the big flies are on the water you need a pattern that ticks all the boxes. Heres a mayfly dun that gives a great footprint and is easy to tie. Hook: Mustad C53S # 10-14 Thread: Cream Tail: Moose … Continue reading How to tie big mayfly dun
A flying wood ant pattern that uses Float foam as the main material. This pattern will float high and dry all day long and then some… Through popular demand, each time I publish a video tutorial from now on, I … Continue reading How to tie Float foam ant
A slightly different technique for tying cat gut bodies on dry flies. A great little pattern for both still and running waters. Continue reading How to tie Atomic caddis
This little CDC and deer hair emerger uses a turkey biot for the abdomen and partridge for the tail. A real quick tie for a great fish catching pattern. Buy MUSTAD signature hooks on AMAZON:Buy VENIARD product on AMAZON:Fly tying … Continue reading How to tie CDC and deer hair emerger
Another quick and simple early season pattern that floats perfect for a great presentation. Buy MUSTAD signature hooks on AMAZON:Buy VENIARD product on AMAZON:Fly tying tools and materials shop TRIDENT:Buy SIMMS fishing products:EPIC water filters Very useful thing when fishing:Trouts … Continue reading How to tie Deer hair hatching midge
A nice technique for making a CDC body, without coming in conflict with the under body of the fly. This makes the body fish deep under the surface but keep the wing high and dry. Continue reading Double D caddis dry fly
A nice little diving caddis that has has a somewhat different detached body technique. Hook: Mustad C49S # 16 Thread: Dyneema 55 Abdomen: Cream Para post Wing: Natural deer hair Thorax: Light & dark olive dubbing Continue reading How to tie Para post diving caddis
An unusual peacock and deer hair pattern with a double wing. Originaly made to imitate a caddis fly the super bug is also a great searcher pattern, that will raise fish from their holding spots just about anywhere. Hook: Mustad … Continue reading How to tie Double super bug
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. Hook: Mustad C49S # 8 Tying thread: Sheer 14/0 black … Continue reading How to tie Claret snatcher wet fly
A quick and simple adult CDC caddis with a sparkle thorax and wing. Hook: Mustad R50X # 12 Tying thread: Grey Body: 2 Blue dun CDC hackles Wing: 2 Blue dun CDC hackles & Ice dubbing Continue reading How to tie CDC Sparkle wing caddis
Another pattern from John Goddard that was an instant success on still waters in the UK. The polystyrene ball tied just above the hook eye makes the suspender midge float all day and beyondwhile presenting the pattern in the perfect … Continue reading How to tie Goddard’s suspender hatching midge
A semi realistic eel pattern for night fishing. Perfect for salt water sea trout and stripped bass that are feeding on sand eels. Hook: Mustad C47S # 2 Tying thread: Dyneema 55 Body: Black E-Z Body tubing Tail: Black cock … Continue reading How to tie Nocturnal eel streamer
A simple tie for a very buggy large October caddis that floats like a cork with a wonderful wing. Hook: Mustad R43 # 10 Tying thread: Dyneema 55 Body: Natural deer hair Underwing: 2 Natural CDC hackles Over wing: Wonder … Continue reading How to tie Wonder wing caddis
Another dry fly hackle tutorial this time the paraloop technique. Although I don’t use this hackle much its a great choice for emerger patterns. Please subscribe to my You Tube channel to receive the videos as they are published. Continue reading Tying a paraloop hackle tutorial
A variant of the Kingsmill Moore pattern, the golden Olive bumble that was popularised in his great book ‘A man may fish’ A cracking dry fly attractor that hardly ever fails as a top dropper. Pulled through the surface as … Continue reading How to tie Golden olive bumble muddler
A real simple beetle/ bug that has never failed me even under super selective feeding. Your help and support in keeping the channel going is greatly appreciated. If you enjoy the videos please subscribe to my YouTube channel. Thanks… Continue reading The Beetle Bug
This is a pattern designed to show the pure versatility of deer hair! Tail, spun body and hackle all made from deer hair and nothing more. Three deer hair techniques that will for sure be helpful to you when tying … Continue reading Tying the deer hair irresistible dry fly
I have had so many questions regarding the correct deer hair for tying the streaking caddis that I have made this little tutorial on deer hair and prep for the streaking caddis. Buy MUSTAD signature hooks on AMAZON:Buy VENIARD product … Continue reading Deer hair prep for streaking caddis