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Hook: Mustad 3399, #4 - #12 Thread: Danville 6/0, White & Black Tag: Danville Gold Mylar Tinsel, 16/18 Body: Danville 4-strand Rayon Floss, Dark Red, 2 strands Rib: Danville Gold Mylar Tinsel, 16/18 Hackle: Schlappen, Light Claret Wing: Jungle Cock Shoulder The Emma is the last (for now) in my Bergman series of wet flies. I chose this because the wing is made with simple Jungle cock should (some refer to them as Jungle Cock body feathers). Now all wet flies have to have fancy matched and married wings. The rest of the fly is tied just like many traditional wet flies. The Emma is a quick fly to tie and fun. If you have any questions about the tying of this fly feel free to let me know in the comments below. If you would like to purchase some Emma flies there are a number for sale on my website (while supplies last). - https://dressedirons.com/product/the-emma If you like this video hit the Thumbs Up button and think about subscribing. I put out videos every week. You'll want to hit the "bell" icon so you get notification when new videos are released. You can also sign up for a weekly newsletter at www.dressedirons.com

Hook: Mustad 3399, #4 - #12 Thread: Danville 6/0, White & Black Tag: Danville Gold Mylar Tinsel, 16/18 Tail: Duck Quill, Yellow Rig: Danville Gold Mylar Tinsel, 16/18 Body: Danville 4-Strand Rayon Floss, Yellow, 2 strands Hackle: Schlappen hackle fibers, Yellow Wing: Duck Quill, Yellow The Yellow Sally is a classic wet fly pattern. A great fly to tie to learn how to tie wet flies and it works for coldwater species as well as warmwater species. A wonderful fly to have in your fly box. - Enjoy If you have any questions about the tying of this fly feel free to let me know in the comments below. Tying Classic Wet Flies by Don Bastian - https://amzn.to/2njkl8E Advanced Classic Wet Flies with Don Bastian - https://amzn.to/2mlMdZS If you would like to purchase some Yellow Sally flies there are a number for sale on my website (while supplies last). - https://dressedirons.com/product/the-yellow-sally If you like this video hit the Thumbs Up button and think about subscribing. I put out videos every week. You'll want to hit the "bell" icon so you get notification when new videos are released. You can also sign up for a weekly newsletter at www.dressedirons.com

Hook: Mustad 3399, #4 - #12 Thread: Danville 6/0, Black Tag: Danville Gold Mylar Tinsel, 16/18 Body: Rabbit Dubbing Wing: Mallard Flank, Woodduck color Hackle: Brown Hen Hackle The Cahill (sometimes referred to as the Dark Cahill) is a classic wet fly pattern created by Dan Cahill back in 1884. The pattern is so versatile that there are at least two versions I know if (a dark and a light Cahill) but the light Cahill is sometimes tied with a white body and hackle so, I don't know if that constitutes a third version (Ulta Light?). For many fly fisherman it is a staple in their fly box. A gentleman by the name of Gerald E. Wolf has a nice article on the history of the Cahill. Follow this link to check it out. Cahill History - http://www.flyanglersonline.com/features/oldflies/part235.php If you have any questions about the tying of this fly feel free to let me know in the comments below. Tying Classic Wet Flies by Don Bastian - https://amzn.to/2njkl8E Advanced Classic Wet Flies with Don Bastian - https://amzn.to/2mlMdZS If you would like to purchase some Cahill flies there are a number for sale on my website (while supplies last). - https://dressedirons.com/product/the-cahill If you like this video hit the Thumbs Up button and think about subscribing. I put out videos every week. You'll want to hit the "bell" icon so you get notification when new videos are released. You can also sign up for a weekly newsletter at www.dressedirons.com

Hook: Mustad 3399, #4 - #12 Thread: Danville 6/0, Black Tag: Danville Gold Mylar Tinsel, 16/18 Rib: Danville Gold Mylar Tinsel, 16/18 Body: Peacock Herl Hackle: Grizzly Hen Hackle The Gray Hackle Peacock is a very simple but classic wet fly. It is the perfect fly to tie if you are wanting to get started tying wet flies. It has many of the same pieces and parts as more elaborate wet flies but not as complicated. I have a class coming up on wet flies and I chose the Gray Hackle Peacock after watching Don Bastian's DVD on Tying Classic Wet flies. I highly recommend Don Bastian's DVD's for anyone wanting to get started in wet flies. There are links to his DVDs below. More wet flies are on the way. For now I hope you enjoy the Gray Hackle Peacock wet fly. If you have any questions about the tying of this fly feel free to let me know in the comments below. Tying Classic Wet Flies by Don Bastian - https://amzn.to/2njkl8E Advanced Classic Wet Flies with Don Bastian - https://amzn.to/2mlMdZS If you would like to purchase some Gray Hackle Peacock flies there are a number for sale on my website (while supplies last). - https://dressedirons.com/product/the-gray-hackle-peacock If you like this video hit the Thumbs Up button and think about subscribing. I put out videos every week. You'll want to hit the "bell" icon so you get notification when new videos are released. You can also sign up for a weekly newsletter at www.dressedirons.com

Hook: Mustad L87-3665a, #2 - #10 Thread: Danville 6/0, White and Black Tail: Rooster Saddle Hackle Fibers, Red Rib: Danville Gold Mylar Tinsel, size 14 for #6 - #10 hooks and Size 12 for #2 - #4 hooks Body: Danville 4-Strand Rayon Floss, White Collar: Rooster Saddle Hackle, Red and White, wrapped together Wing: White Bucktail over Red Bucktail The Red & White Bucktail is a fun fly to tie as well as fish. There are a couple of interesting techniques to tying this fly otherwise the fly is a very straightforward bucktail streamer. The best part is the fly is good for both trout and Smallmouth Bass! The streamer bite is on in the Midwest and now is a great time to tie up some Red & White Bucktail Streamers! - Enjoy Links to the other Bucktail Streamer Videos I recently published. The Link Pup - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irO49DAoaBY The Little Brown Trout - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PID8XQlISvc The Ambrose Bucktail - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwsLP66LKLU If you have any questions about the tying of this fly feel free to let me know in the comments below. If you would like to purchase some Red & White Bucktail streamers there are a number for sale on my website (while supplies last). - https://dressedirons.com/product/the-red-white-bucktail/ If you like this video hit the Thumbs Up button and think about subscribing. I put out videos every week. You'll want to hit the "bell" icon so you get notification when new videos are released. You can also sign up for a weekly newsletter at www.dressedirons.com

Hook: Mustad 3366, #1/0 - #6 Thread: Danville 6/0, Red Tag: Danville Oval Tinsel, Gold, size 10 Tail: Red Bucktail over White Bucktail Rib: Danville Oval Tinsel, Gold, size 10 Body: Medium Rayon Chenille, Yellow Collar: Black Hackle over Red Hackle Wing: Light Brown Bucktail over White Bucktail The Ambrose Bucktail is the third bucktail streamer in a series of streamer I have done for a fall tying class. It is a wonderful bass fly that is a fun fly to tie and fish. In the water the fly swims just like a small baitfish and when the fish are targeting small minnows it can be deadly. If you have any questions about the tying of this fly feel free to let me know in the comments below. Fall 2019 Fly Tying Class Information - https://dressedirons.com/9132/bucktail-streamer-class-details/ If you would like to purchase some Ambrose Bucktails there are a number for sale on my website (while supplies last). - https://dressedirons.com/product/the-ambrose-bucktail/ If you like this video hit the Thumbs Up button and think about subscribing. I put out videos every week. You'll want to hit the "bell" icon so you get notification when new videos are released. You can also sign up for a weekly newsletter at www.dressedirons.com

Hook: Mustad L87-3665a, #2 - #10 Thread: Danville 6/0, White and Black Tail: Ringneck Pheasant Breast Feather, black center at the tip is removed. Rib: Danville Gold Mylar Tinsel, size 14 for #6 - #10 hooks and Size 12 for #2 - #4 hooks Body: Lion Brand Fisherman's Wool, Natural Wing: Dark Gray Squirrel Tail fibers over Red Fox Squirrel Tail Fibers over Orange and Red Bucktail (mixed) over Yellow Bucktail Cheeks: Jungle Cock The Little Brown Trout is a wonderful classic bucktail streamer pattern that is almost as much fun to fish as it is to tie! It has all the elements that make a bucktail streamer so deadly in the water. It is also part of a bucktail streamer class I will be teaching this September 14th at FlyMasters of Indianapolis. If you want to know more about the class, follow this link. https://dressedirons.com/8277/fall-fly-tying-classes/ The Little Brown Trout is a fun fly to tie and a great fly to perfect your bucktail streamer skills. - Enjoy If you have any questions about the tying of this fly feel free to let me know in the comments below. If you would like to purchase some Little Brown Trout streamers there are a number for sale on my website (while supplies last). - https://dressedirons.com/product/the-little-brown-trout/ If you like this video hit the Thumbs Up button and think about subscribing. I put out videos every week. You'll want to hit the "bell" icon so you get notification when new videos are released. You can also sign up for a weekly newsletter at www.dressedirons.com

Hook: Mustad L87-3665a, #2 - #10 Thread: Wapsi UTC Ultra Thread 140 Denier, Black Rib: Danville Gold Mylar Tinsel, size 14 for #6 - #10 hooks and Size 12 for #2 - #4 hooks Rear Body: Danville Gold Mylar Tinsel Front Body: Danville 4-Strand Rayon Floss, Black Wing: Natural Brown Bucktail over Red Bucktail Over Yellow Bucktail, each stacked The Pink Pup is a fun traditional bucktail streamer fly. It is also part of a bucktail streamer class I will be teaching this September at a local fly shop in Indianapolis. If you want to know more about the class, follow this link. https://dressedirons.com/8277/fall-fly-tying-classes/ The Pink Pup is a fun fly to tie and a great fly to perfect your bucktail streamer skills. - Enjoy If you have any questions about the tying of this fly feel free to let me know in the comments below. If you would like to purchase some Pink Pup streamers there are a number for sale on my website (while supplies last). - https://dressedirons.com/product/the-pink-pup/ If you like this video hit the Thumbs Up button and think about subscribing. I put out videos every week. You'll want to hit the "bell" icon so you get notification when new videos are released. You can also sign up for a weekly newsletter at www.dressedirons.com

Hook: Mustad C53S, #10 - #18 Thread: Uni-Thread 8/0, Black Rib: Wapsi Ultra Wire, Medium, Black Body: Life Cycle Dubbing, Caddis Green Collar: Ostrich Herl Head: Small Glass Bead, Black Weight: .010 Lead or Lead-Free Wire The Beadhead Green Rock Worm is a slight variation of the Popular Green Rock Worm fly. Rather than create the head using peacock herl this on uses a small black glass bead. This fly can be tied in sizes ranging from a #10 hook on down to a #18 for your specific fishing conditions. Green Caddis (Rhyacophila fuscula) is very prevalent across the Eastern and Midwest states and is a major food source for trout. The Beadhead Green Rock Worm is a basic nymph and an easy fly to tie. Plus, there is something about it that makes it a fun fly to tie. Enjoy If you have any questions about the tying of this fly feel free to let me know in the comments below. If you would like to purchase some Beadhead Green Rock Worms there are a number for sale on my website (while supplies last). - https://dressedirons.com/product/beadhead-green-rock-worm If you like this video hit the Thumbs Up button and think about subscribing. I put out videos every week. You'll want to hit the "bell" icon so you get notification when new videos are released. You can also sign up for a weekly newsletter at www.dressedirons.com

Hook: Mustad 3906b, #12 - #6 Thread: Wapsi UTC Ultra Thread 70 Denier and 210 Denier, Fl. Fire Orange Eyes: Gold Beadchain eyes, medium Rib: Danville Oval Tinsel, Gold, size 14 Body: Wapsi UTC Ultra Thread 210 Denier, Fl. Fire Orange Wing: Marabou, Fl. Orange over Yellow Head: Wapsi UTC Ultra Thread 70 Denier, Fl. Fire Orange and UV Resin for Protection The SMP (Skip Morris Panfish) fly is a fun fly to tie as well as fish. I came across this fly many years ago and have spent many evenings casting it to Bluegill, Redear, Pumpkinseed and even Crappie. Plus, it even takes the occasional Large or Smallmouth Bass! The SMP is a simply fly to tie as well as fish. Plus, you can change up the color of the materials to have versions of the SMP for any waters you fish. Enjoy If you have any questions about the tying of this fly feel free to let me know in the comments below. If you would like to purchase some SMP flies there are a number for sale on my website (while supplies last). - https://dressedirons.com/product/smp-skip-morris-panfish/ If you like this video hit the Thumbs Up button and think about subscribing. I put out videos every week. You'll want to hit the "bell" icon so you get notification when new videos are released. You can also sign up for a weekly newsletter at www.dressedirons.com

Hook: Mustad 3906b, #6 - #12 (Smallmouth version - Mustad 3366 #4 or #6) Thread: Danville A Monocord, black Tail (Smallmouth version): Medium Round Rubber Legs, White Body: Fine to Medium Rayon Chenille, Black Back: 2mm Foam, Black Head & Wing: 2mm Foam, Chartreuse I ran across the It's-A-Bug fly in Fly Tyer magazine back in 2001. It quickly became a favorite fly. The original is tied in sizes for panfish but I modified the fly and tied it a little bigger and it has proven to be a great Bass fly. Plus, if you are new to Fly Tying, it is a great fly for you to begin with as it is not difficult, the materials are common and it has all the basic skills you need in any flies you might tie. Enjoy If you have any questions about the tying of this fly feel free to let me know in the comments below. If you would like to purchase some It's-A-Bug flies there are a number for sale on my website (while supplies last). - https://dressedirons.com/product/its-a-bug/ If you like this video hit the Thumbs Up button and think about subscribing. I put out videos every week. You'll want to hit the "bell" icon so you get notification when new videos are released. You can also sign up for a weekly newsletter at www.dressedirons.com

Hook: Mustad 3906b or 9671, #10 - #18 Weight: Gold Bead and Lead Wire Thread: Uni-Thread 8/0, Red Tail: Goose Biots, Brown Rib: Danville Oval Tinsel, Gold, size 14 for #10 & #12 hooks and Size 18 for #14 - #18 hooks Body: Peacock Herl Hackle: Speckled Hen Horns: Goose Biots, White The Prince Nymph is a well known and very popular fly for a wide variety of species. This version in corporate a bead on the front for added weight, flash and profile. The use of a softer and somewhat longer hackle helps bring more life to the fly while in the water. A great fly to start working with biots as well. - Enjoy. If you have any questions about the tying of this fly feel free to let me know in the comments below. If you would like to purchase some Soft Hackle Beadhead Prince Nymphs there are a number for sale on my website (while supplies last). - https://dressedirons.com/product/soft-hackle-beadhead-prince-nymph/ There is also a Step by Step article on DressedIrons.com if you prefer that format. Tying The Soft Hackle Beadhead Prince Nymph Step by Step - https://dressedirons.com/step-by-step-flies/soft-hackle-beadhead-prince-nymph-step-by-step/ If you like this video hit the Thumbs Up button and think about subscribing. I put out videos every week. You'll want to hit the "bell" icon so you get notification when new videos are released. You can also sign up for a weekly newsletter at www.dressedirons.com

Hook: Mustad 9671, #12 - #18 Thread: Danville "A" Monocord Body: 2mm closed cell foam, Black and Legs: Medium Round Rubber Legs, Black The PA Ant was developed years ago as a quick terrestrial ant pattern for fishing the spring creeks of central Pennsylvania. It is a quick and easy fly to tie but more importantly it definitely catches fish. Enjoy. If you have any questions about the tying of this fly feel free to let me know in the comments below. If you would like to purchase some PA Ant flies there are a number for sale on my website (while supplies last). - https://dressedirons.com/product/the-pa-ant-fly/ There is also a Step by Step article on DressedIrons.com if you prefer that format. Tying The PA Ant Step by Step - https://dressedirons.com/step-by-step-flies/pa-ant-step-by-step/ If you like this video hit the Thumbs Up button and think about subscribing. I put out videos every week. You'll want to hit the "bell" icon so you get notification when new videos are released. You can also sign up for a weekly newsletter at www.dressedirons.com

Hook: Mustad 33903, #12 or Mustad R50 (94840 - standard dry fly) - #10 Thread: Danville FlyMasters +, black Body: #12 Wapsi Ant body Legs: Medium Round Rubber Legs, White The Rubber Spider may look like a simple little fly and on the surface you might think it doesn't have much going for it but you would be very mistaken. The simple Rubber Spider is a fantastic fly in (almost) all waters that have fish. Around the Midwest it is a staple for panfish. Cast one of these on any pond, lake or stream here in warmwater country and you will be catching fish. It is also a great terrestrial fly for trout. Don't let the simplicity of this fly lead you to think it is limited in where it can be fished. The Rubber Spider is a fun, basic fly that can be just what is needed on may a warm summer evening! If you have any questions about the tying of this fly feel free to let me know in the comments below. If you would like to purchase some Rubber Spiders there are a number for sale on my website (while supplies last). - https://dressedirons.com/product/rubber-spider/ If you like this video hit the Thumbs Up button and think about subscribing. I put out videos every week. You'll want to hit the "bell" icon so you get notification when new videos are released. You can also sign up for a weekly newsletter at www.dressedirons.com

Hook: Mustad 3906, #10 - #18 (Standard Nymph Hook) Thread: Wapsi UTC Ultra Thread 70 Denier, Brown Rib: Danville Oval Tinsel, Gold, size 14 for #10 & #12 hooks and Size 18 for #14 - #18 hooks Abdomen: Light Hare's Mask underfur Wingcase: Turkey Tail Thorax: Darker Hare's mask fur with guard hairs and underfur mixed. The Gold Ribbed Hare's Ear is a nymph that has been around for as long as I can remember. It was actually one of the first trout nymphs I ever fished when introduced to the technique of nymphing. When I decided to tie this fly for Dressed Irons and do a video I began researching the fly to find out it's origins and history. To my surprise, I hardly found anything on the history of the Gold Ribbed Hare's Ear. I consulted a number of fishing and fly tying books I have on trout nymphs and most mentioned the fly but not much on it's history. I did the proverbial "google" search and came up with lots of pages that explained the fly and how it was tied and what it might represent but no history. I even found a Wikipedia page on the "Hare's Ear" but again, nothing really on the origins or the history. So, for now, I don't have much about this fly from a past perspective other than my own past experiences. If anyone reading this know anything of the origins or the history of this fly, please leave a comment below and I will gladly update this page as well as my gray cells. If you have any questions about the tying of this fly feel free to let me know in the comments below. If you would like to purchase some Gold Ribbed Hare's Ear Nymphs there are a number for sale on my website (while supplies last). - https://dressedirons.com/product/gold-ribbed-hares-ear-nymph There is also a Step by Step article on DressedIrons.com if you prefer that format. Tying The Gold Ribbed Hare's Ear Nymph Step by Step - https://dressedirons.com/step-by-step-flies/gold-ribbed-hares-ear-nymph-step-by-step If you like this video hit the Thumbs Up button and think about subscribing. I put out videos every week. You'll want to hit the "bell" icon so you get notification when new videos are released. You can also sign up for a weekly newsletter at www.dressedirons.com

Hook: TMC 5263, #4 - #10 (3x Long Nymph Hook) Thread: Wapsi UTC Ultra Thread 140 Denier, Brown (color to match fly) Mono-Eyes: 50 lb Hard Mason, black nail polish Lead Eyes: Medium to Small Painted Dumbbell Eyes, Wapsi Presentation eyes painted with Testors paint and coated with epoxy Antennae: Spanflex (or Round Rubber Legs) Black, Sili-Legs (color to match body), Flash Accent or Krystal flash (pearl or color to match fly) Crawfish Nose: Rabbit Fur Claws: Hen Hackle or Grizzly Hen Saddle Dubbing: Whitlock SFL Crawfish dubbing or Sow Scud dubbing Crawfish Legs: Grizzly Hen Saddle Crawfish Tail: Rabbit Fur If you like to fish Crawfish (Crawdad) patterns to trout or Smallmouth (especially Smallmouth Bass) you need to have some Near Nuff Crawfish patterns in your flybox on your next outing. A wonderful pattern developed by Dave Whitlock years ago for chasing trout and Smallmouth Bass in the White River in Arkansas. The pattern is not a "quick" fly to tie but it sure is a lot of fun. Enjoy If you have any questions about the tying of this fly feel free to let me know in the comments below. There is also a Step by Step article on DressedIrons.com if you prefer that format. Whitlock's Near Nuff Crawfish (Step by Step) - https://dressedirons.com/step-by-step-flies/whitlocks-nearnuff-crawfish/ If you like this video hit the Thumbs Up button and think about subscribing. I put out videos every week. You'll want to hit the "bell" icon so you get notification when new videos are released. You can also sign up for a weekly newsletter at www.dressedirons.com

Hook: Mustad R50 - 94840, #8 - #18 Thread: UTC 70 Denier, Brown Body: Turkey Rounds, Cream Shell Back: Peacock Herl Hackle: Rooster Saddle Hackle, Furnace or Brown Ed Story created the Crackleback in the 1950's and it has become one of the most versatile fly for trout. It can be fished as a dry fly, a wet fly or a nymph and can easily be changed and tied for many fishing situations. Plus, it a a fun fly to tie! If you have any questions about the tying of this fly feel free to let me know in the comments below. If you would like to purchase some Crackleback flies there are a number for sale on my website (while supplies last). - https://dressedirons.com/product/crackleback/ There is also a Step by Step article on DressedIrons.com if you prefer that format. Tying The Crackleback (Step by Step) - https://dressedirons.com/step-by-step-flies/ed-storys-crackleback If you like this video hit the Thumbs Up button and think about subscribing. I put out videos every week. You'll want to hit the "bell" icon so you get notification when new videos are released. You can also sign up for a weekly newsletter at www.dressedirons.com to stay up to date on what is going on at Dressed Irons!

Hook: Fulling Mill Fm 22 20 or Mustad 9674 or Mustad 79580, #2 - #10 Thread: Danville Flat Waxed Nylon & UTC 70 Denier, Black Tail: Schlappen Hackle, Yellow Rib: Silver Mylar Tinsel, Medium to Large Body: Rayon Floss, Black False Hackle: Schlappen Hackle, Yellow Wing: Marbou, White Head: Black Tying Thread and Hard as Hull Finish Herbert Welch created the Black Ghost for fishing in Maine's Rangley region in pursuit of Brook Trout and Landlocked Salmon. The Black Ghost Marabou is a variation of the original fly that utilizes Marabou for the wing. It has become a popular fly for chasing various trout species as well as warmwater Bass. The fly is not difficult to tie and a great beginner fly for those wanting to start tying this style of streamer. Here is a link if you are looking for the book mentioned in the video. - https://amzn.to/2WYsj8x If you have any questions about the tying of this fly feel free to let me know in the comments below. If you would like to purchase some Black Ghost Marabou patterns there are a number for sale on my website (while supplies last). - https://dressedirons.com/product/black-ghost-marabou/ There is also a Step by Step article on DressedIrons.com if you prefer that format. Tying The Black Ghost Marabou (Step by Step) - https://dressedirons.com/step-by-step-flies/the-black-ghost-marabou/ If you like this video hit the Thumbs Up button and think about subscribing. I put out videos every week. You'll want to hit the "bell" icon so you get notification when new videos are released. You can also sign up for a weekly newsletter at www.dressedirons.com

Hook: Mustad 9674 or 79580, #2 - #10 Thread: Danville Flat Waxed Nylon & UTC 70 Denier, Black Tail: Red Yarn, short Rib: Silver Oval Tinsel, Small to Medium Abdomen: Silver Mylar Tinsel, Medium to Large Wing: Bucktail, Brown over Black over White Head: Black Tying Thread and Hard as Hull Finish Art Flick created the Blacknose Dace bucktail fly back in the 30s and it is still a very effective pattern and one everyone should have in their streamer box. A simple design that incorporates all the characteristics of the real Blacknose Dace minnow and definitely catches fish. Originally tied on a short(er) shank hook most are tied on longer shanks these days. Some people even tie these on a 9x Carrie Stevens hook but most are tied on a 4x or 5x long streamer hook. Whatever streamer hook you have should work just tie some up and find out how it does. If nothing else, you'll have fun tying this classic bucktail streamer. If you have any questions about the tying of this fly feel free to let me know in the comments below. If you would like to purchase some Blacknose Dace patterns there are a number for sale on my website (while supplies last). - https://dressedirons.com/product/blacknose-dace/ If you like this video hit the Thumbs Up button and think about subscribing. I put out videos every week. You'll want to hit the "bell" icon so you get notification when new videos are released. You can also sign up for a weekly newsletter at www.dressedirons.com

Hook: Tiemco 5262, #2 - #20 Thread: Wapsi UTC Ultra Thread 70 Denier, Orange or Uni-Thread 8/0, Orange Tail: Red Fox Squirrel Back Fur Rib: Oval Tinsel, Gold, #18 Abdomen: Wapsi Whitlock SLF #02 Red Fox Squirrel Abdomen Thorax: Wapsi Whitlock SLF #01 Red Fox Squirrel Thorax Hackle: Hungarian Partridge, Natural Head: Orange Tying Thread The Red Fox Squirrel-Hair Nymph is one of the most versatile nymphs ever created. Very simple in it's design but it has the ability to mimic many different types of aquatic insects. This fly can be fished under an indicator or without and does a fantastic job attracting fish as it drifts along the bottom. I have used this pattern while fishing for trout, largemouth and smallmouth bass as well as various panfish. With slight color variations and/or adding rubber legs you can make the Red Fox Squirrel-Hair Nymph even more enticing. If you would like to read the original instructions from Dave Whitlock you can find them here - http://davewhitlock.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/RFSHN-story-and-tying.pdf If you have any questions about the tying of this fly feel free to let me know in the comments below. If you would like to purchase some Red Fox Squirrel-Hair Nymphs there are a number for sale on my website (while supplies last). - https://dressedirons.com/product/whitlocks-red-fox-squirrel-hair-nymph/ If you like this video hit the Thumbs Up button and think about subscribing. I put out videos every week. You'll want to hit the "bell" icon so you get notification when new videos are released. You can also sign up for a weekly newsletter at www.dressedirons.com

Hook: Tiemco 105, #4 for the head section, Mustad 3366 #6 for the mid-section and tail section Thread: Wapsi UTC Ultra Thread 70 Denier, Black & Wapsi 100 denier GSP for the deer hair Tail Fin: Small Pheasant rump feather Tail & Mid Section: Palmered Ring-Neck Pheasant Hackles Head Hackle: Palmered Large Ring-Neck Pheasant Hackles Belly: Yellow Marabou Collar: Deer Hair Head: Deer Hair Eyes/Weight: Medium Yellow Dumbbell Eyes Articulation: 20lb Power Pro fishing line, or equivalent braided fishing line. The Morlock Goby was tied many years ago to target Great Lakes Carp on Beaver Island. Over the years it has proven a great fly and many other species have fallen prey to it. This is a triple articulated fly that utilized some basic fly tying techniques. It also incorporates a deer hair head. If you are just wanting to get into working with deer hair this is a great fly to start! If you have any questions about the tying of this fly feel free to let me know in the comments below. There is also a Step by Step article on DressedIrons.com if you prefer that format. The Morlock Goby (Step by Step) - https://dressedirons.com/step-by-step-flies/the-morlock-goby/ If you like this video hit the Thumbs Up button and think about subscribing. I put out videos every week. You'll want to hit the "bell" icon so you get notification when new videos are released. You can also sign up for a weekly newsletter at www.dressedirons.com

Hook: Mustad 3366, #4 Thread: Wapsi UTC Ultra Thread 70 Denier, White & 100 Denier GPS White Tail: Marabou, Red Body: Medium Rayon Chenille, White Underwing: Flashabou, Gold Overwing: Deer Body Hair, Natural Head: Deer Body Hair, Natural The Dahlberg Flashdancer was originally created to help non-fly fishers use fly fishing equipment to catch Smallmouth Bass. It is a simply fly to tie and in it's simplicity lies it's effectiveness. The colors and structure are similar to any given baitfish but the extra flashabou really draws in the fish. If you like swinging streamers to Smallmouth Bass you need to have a few Flashdancers in your fly box. If you prefer Largemouth Bass, the Flashdancer is a great fly for your favorite lakes and ponds! If you have any questions about the tying of this fly feel free to let me know in the comments below. If you would like to purchase some Flashdancers there are a number for sale on my website (while supplies last). - https://dressedirons.com/product/dahlberg-flashdancer/ If you like this video hit the Thumbs Up button and think about subscribing. I put out videos every week. You'll want to hit the "bell" icon so you get notification when new videos are released. You can also sign up for a weekly newsletter at www.dressedirons.com

Hook: Tiemco 105, #6 Thread: Wapsi UTC Ultra Thread 70 Denier, Black Body: Chenille Mop material, Tan Bead: 3/16" Tugnsten bead, Matte Black Dubbing: Black, SLF or Black Lifecycle Dubbing Hackle: Hen Neck Hackle, Black The Mop fly is a simple fly to tie but very effective at catching multiple fish species. The body is made from short chenille pieces cut from a mop, thus the name. You can get them in many different colors so you can have flies to suit many fishing applications. Note: Updated 05-24-2019 - in the video I mentioned that the Mop material comes in one size, I have discovered I am wrong. It can be found on various "mops" in smaller sizes in case you are looking to tie a smaller fly. You can get the beads mentioned in this video at Ripped Lips Fishing - https://riplipsfishing.com/ If you have any questions about the tying of this fly feel free to let me know in the comments below. There is also a Step by Step article on DressedIrons.com if you prefer that format. The Mop Fly (Step by Step) - https://dressedirons.com/step-by-step-flies/the-mop-fly/ If you would like to purchase some Mop flies there are a number for sale on my website (while supplies last). - https://dressedirons.com/product/the-mop-fly/ If you like this video hit the Thumbs Up button and think about subscribing. I put out videos every week. You'll want to hit the "bell" icon so you get notification when new videos are released. You can also sign up for a weekly newsletter at www.dressedirons.com

Hook: Mustad R75-79580 size #6 & #8 Thread: Wapsi UTC Ultra Thread 70 Denier, Black & FlyMasters + 210 Denier, Black Rib: Danville #10 Ovel tinsel, Silver Body: Danville #10 Mylar Tinsel Wing: Yellow Bucktail over Red Bucktail over Yellow Bucktail The Mickey Finn is a classic trout fly pattern in the category of bucktail streamers. It is a basic streamer tie with three layers of bucktail for the wing. It is a wonderful fly to start tying classic style streamer flies and even better to have in your fly box. The Mickey Finn works great on trout and just as well on large and smallmouth bass! If you have any questions about the tying of this fly feel free to let me know in the comments. If you would like to purchase some Mickey Finn flies there are a number for sale on my website (while supplies last). - https://dressedirons.com/product/mickey-finn/ Visit DRESSEDIRONS.COM and sign up for the newsletter. It is the best way to stay up to date as to what flies are being tied and what fly tying information is being shared. - https://dressedirons.com If you like this video hit the Thumbs Up button and thing about subscribing. I put out videos every week. You'll want to hit the "bell" icon so you get notification when new videos are released.

Hook: Mustad 3366 or 3906, size #6 & #8 Thread: Wapsi UTC Ultra Thread 70 Denier, Black & White or Danville 6/0 Black & White Tail: Rooster Saddle Hackle Fibers, Red Rib: Danville 16/18 Mylar Tinsel Body: Danville 4-Strand Rayon Floss, use only 2 strands False Hackle: Schlappen Hackle, Brown Wing: Mallard Flank Feather, Natural The Professor was originally tied as a trout wet fly a long time ago. It has made a nice transition to the warmer waters of the Midwest and is a very productive panfish fly. Originally tied with Goose Shoulder for the tail (actually Ibis) this version is tied with Rooster Saddle hackle fibers and make the fly a little more durable for greedy little panfish. If you are looking for a good introduction to tying wet flies The Professor is a great place to start. Don Bastian's article about The Professor - https://donbastianwetflies.com/2012/08/04/professor/ If you have any questions about the tying of this fly feel free to let me know in the comments. If you would like to purchase some Professor flies there are a number for sale on my website (while supplies last). - https://dressedirons.com/product/the-professor/ Visit DRESSEDIRONS.COM and sign up for the newsletter. It is the best way to stay up to date as to what flies are being tied and what fly tying information is being shared. - https://dressedirons.com If you like this video hit the Thumbs Up button and thing about subscribing. I put out videos every week. You'll want to hit the "bell" icon so you get notification when new videos are released.