Several patterns from the past few weeks. As we transition into fall I’ve been going up a size or two and getting a little brighter with the colors in preparation for steelhead.

I’ve also been experimenting with sneaking a second bead into a few of the patterns for some extra weight.

Hook: Fulling Mill 5145 size 24
Thread: 12/0 black
Body: Stripped peacock quill
Flash: Mirage opal tinsel small
Head: Tying thread

Mostly the same as the OG, but subbing in alpaca for all the dubbing, purple holo tinsel because why not, and dub looped the pink thorax for extra shagginess.

Hook: Firehole 316 size 12

Body: alpaca dubbing blend (grey and fawn)

Rib: Veevus medium holo tinsel, purple

Thorax: alpaca, hot pink, in a dubbing loop

Bead: Fulling Mill tungsten shell pink, 3.2 mm (couldn't get it to photograph as pink for some reason)

Thread: Uni black 8/0

It might be "weaker" since metal usually is after deforming but idk

This is a classic PNW salmon pattern developed by Tom Murray of Union Bay BC in 1974. It was originally a saltwater stickleback imitation, but is used extensively as a small baitfish pattern in both streams and stillwaters throughout the PNW and beyond.

This variation is a bead headed olive/gold version.

-Hook: Tiemco 3671 BL size 10
-Bead: Gold brass 1/8” (3.2 mm)
-Thread: Red Semperfli 8/0
-Tail: Rolled Mallard flank
-Body: Gold Mylar #12 Uni
-Flash: Pearl krystal midge (8 strands)
-Wing: Folded mallard flank
-Overwing: Olive elk or deer
-Head: Spun olive elk or deer clipped

It can be tied in multiple colours to suit local small forage fish such as salmon fry.

I did a tying tutorial if you’re interested in checking it out: https://youtu.be/D7hx9RrATwo?si=8mhLlyUz8LfIVgW2

And here is a link to a blog post by the originator: https://flyfishers.ca/2023/10/rolled-muddler/

Hello All, I am looking for a Regal, fixed stem, Inex tying vise for my bench. The current model has the articulating feature and the rotation knob. I would like the fixed 45 degree stem with the rotation knob. C-clamp or base is fine.

Was playing with my cat and realised the worm toys he has might make a good Sandeel imitation for saltwater species so gave it a go. Testing to see if a little foam paddle will give it more action

My pet parakeets started shedding feathers occasionally so I decided to start collecting them and made this lil fly using one.

A fun-sized Mickey Finn. Traditionally tied on 4xl or longer streamer hooks in size 2-8, I opted for a more normally proportioned size 10 nymph hook for my micro version.

Hook: Firehole 633 size 10

Body: medium silver tinsel wrapped front to back, then back to front.

Wing: 3 layers of bucktail, red-yellow-red

Thread: Danville waxed 6/0 black

I know we have to have some CravenHeads out there and I need some advice. This is my first time tying up the Jujubeatis nymphs. I followed the recipe on Charliesflybox.com and bought most of the materials for the fly from the website. The original recipe calls for super hair for the body but on the website they have supreme hair which they specifically say is thinner but a good substitute. When I compare my finished product to other photos I feel like the colors aren’t as vivid. Is this just because of the difference between supreme hair and super hair? Is there another secret to getting a more vivid color? Does it even matter? I haven’t fished it yet so maybe trout don’t care and I’m just being picky. If anyone else has any tips and tricks to tying this fly I would love to hear them!

We tied a couple flies together this afternoon and then she drew this. My heart melted.

Decided to experiment with orange guinea feathers as a dry fly wing. Looks pretty good, if a little sparse. Curious to see how well it shows up on the water.

Hook: Firehole 633 size 12

Tail: woodchuck guard hair

Body: blood orange custom bamboo and wool dubbing blend

Hackle: speckled badger, Whiting heritage line

Wing: strung guinea fowl dyed orange

Thread: Danville 6/0 waxed black

Both are 12.5” long

Bucktail for the collar and deer belly for the head