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2025
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FlyMeister 2001 revived

Back in April I revived the old pages from the FlyMeister 2001 competition that was held by GFF. I just forgot to tell about it! FlyMeister 2001

The many ways to tie an Egg

Egg flies are very simple flies that are easy to tie and work great at catching fish that are keyed in on eating salmon eggs during the spawn.

Deer Hair Sedge

This is the second "series" from Fran Betters. The first was the Haystack. Both are looks in the history of hair wing flies for me.

Cutcliffe XXXIII

We are number thirty-three! Hare Flax Natural and Dyed Yellow; Gold Twist; Yellow Spangled Red Hackle

Craftfur Sandeel

Baitfish patterns is often the key for success when chasing predator species in both salt- and freshwater, and in saltwater a sandeel is a must-have in the box.

CDC Medicine

Materials Used;

All-Rounder Midge/Caddis Emerger or Dry

Materials Used;

The first lures I tied

These are the first lures I ever tyed back in the 80s the Orange Dog Nobbler and the Viva..

Drop Dead Caddis

Drop Dead Caddis Fly.. Materials Used;

Hare's Ear & Olive Emerger

This is a perfect stillwater emerger, it sits very flush to the film and does a great job of imitating a chironomid struggling through the water's surface.

Black & Yellow Magog Smelt Variant

The Maggot Smelt is originally a streamer-pattern that came out of Montreal and was designed to imitate the favorite landlocked salmon food on Lake Memphremagog, located between Canada and Vermont.

Bunny Bass Leech

Step by Step showing you how to tie the Bunny Bass Leech. Join a growing fly tying community on Locals - Dressed Irons Guild - https://diflytying.locals.com/

Academy

Step by Step showing you how to tie the Academy Wet Fly. Join a growing fly tying community on Locals - Dressed Irons Guild - https://diflytying.locals.com/

Dazzler

Step by Step showing you how to tie the Carrie Stevens streamer the Dazzler. Join a growing fly tying community on Locals - Dressed Irons Guild - https://diflytying.locals.com/

Juvenile Helpless Mouse

Pattern Author: Joe Cermele (my own take on his fly). Hook: Ahrex NS122 Light Stinger #6 Thread: Semperfli Nano Silk 100D black.

Copper Wick

Pattern Author: Ívar Örn Hauksson Hook: Ahrex FW554 #12 Thread: Semperfli Classic Waxed 8/0 black. Body: Soldering Copper Wick, bought from Ebay.

San Juan Worm

The San Juan Worm is one of the most Infamous flies out there. Many people call them cheating flies, and some refuse to ever use them.

Semperfli Synthetic Peacock Fly Tying Tutorial

Here we will be tying the original version of the Peacock by mr. Kolbeinn Grímsson. This video is made after a request from someone who wanted to see the Peacock tied exactly like the author did.

Poor Man's Gnat

Pattern Author: Ívar Örn Hauksson Hook: Ahrex FW580 #10 Thread: Semperfli Nano Silk 30D black. Tail: Black cock or hen.

Green Cape

Pattern Author: Ívar Örn Hauksson Hook: Ahrex NS118 #6 Thread: Semperfli Nano Silk 50D black. Tail: Black natural marabou strung, whole feather.

PT Purple Jig

Here we will be tying a version of the Pheasant tail.

Orange Whisperer

Here we will be tying a fly pattern by myself! Hvíslarinn or the Whisperer is designed for brown trout and searun brown trout. It will also catch you Atlantic salmon.

Bucktail

A pattern by Jerry Avoledo circa mid 1950s.

Haugur Streamer

Pattern: Hook: Ahrex NS118 #6-12 Thread: Semperfli Classic Waxed fl. rauður 12/0. Underbody: Same as thread. Tail: Black Arctic fox. Underbody: Thread.

Harpa Streamer

Here we will be tying the Salmon fly Harpa. Harpa or Harpan is an excellent fly when it comes to fishing for salmon and sea trout.

EggStatic Buster

➡️ Pattern Author: Ívar Örn Hauksson Hook: Ahrex FW560 #8 Thread: Semperfli Classic Waxed 8/0 Fl. orange. Tail: Semperfli EggStatic 9mm pink.

Bjargvætturinn

➡️ Pattern Author: Birgir Thorlacius. Hook: Ahrex FW541 #10 Thread: Semperfli Classic Waxed 8/0 black. Rib: Semperfli 0,2 - 0,3 mm silver wire.

Cutcliffe XXXII

The last of the patterns for April. Hare's Ear Natural and Dyed Yellow; Bright Yellow Silk; Dark Rusty Red Hackle.

EggStatic Leech

➡️ Pattern Author: Ívar Örn Hauksson Hook: Ahrex NS118 #8 Thread: Semperfli Nano Silk 50D black. Weight: Semperfli 0,7mm lead free wire.

Purple Cormorant

➡️ Pattern Author: ? Hook: Ahrex FW581 #8 Thread: Semperfli Classic Waxed 8/0 fl. orange. Rib: Semperfli 0,2mm purple wire.

Cat's Whisker

Here we will be tying the fly Cat's Whisker by David Train, originally from UK. Came out in 1985 or about and has been very popular among trout anglers ever since.

Hare's Ear Suspender Buzzer

Although this style of sussie is less common than those with the foam tied over the eye nowadays, it's an absolute killer.

Pearly Bibio Emerger

The best flies are often the simplest, and this simple little emerger really proves it. It can be tied in a range of sizes and will generally outfish more busy options.

Brown or Red hackle

James (Jim) E. Leisenring is named one of the towering figures in American wet-fly fishing and the author of the classic book “The Art of Tying the Wet Fly and Fishing the Flymph”.

Murray's Road Kill

Step by Step showing you how to tie the Murray's Road Kill. Join a growing fly tying community on Locals - Dressed Irons Guild - https://diflytying.locals.com/

Imbrie

Step by Step showing you how to tie the Imbrie Wet Fly. Join a growing fly tying community on Locals - Dressed Irons Guild - https://diflytying.locals.com/

Huge Arctic char in Sauðlauksdalur!

#icelandic #flytying #iceland #flyfishing

Rauð-Vín

Here we will be tying the fly Rauð-Vín. The fly is a great option for both stream and lake fishing for all fresh water species you find in Iceland. It has caught all of them so far, except eels.

Coronation

➡️ Pattern Author: Puget Sound Anglers / Roy A. Patrick Hook: Ahrex NS118 #8 Thread: Semperfli Classic Waxed 8/0 black. Rib: Semperfli oval silver tinsel.

Veiðivötn 2023

Here I'll be joining a group of great anglers that I fish with every year. We have reserved permits on 4-7 July in Veiðivötn region in the central volcanic highlands of Iceland.

Mopster

Here we will be tying the fly Mopster. The fly is a great option for both stream and lake fishing. The fly catches both brown trout and arctic char.

Game Changer

Here we will be tying a simple Game Changer. Originally from the US but spread around all the world now. ➡️ Pattern

Shining a Light

The SmallRig RM 03 is a flexible and versatile LED lamp useful for both tying and photography

Picket Finn

Fran Betters' Variant of the Picket Pin

Schroeder's Parachute Caddis

The Schroeder's Parachute Caddis is a caddis fly that utilizes a parachute to float. If you have been fly fishing for a while, you know how effective parachute flies are.

Quail's Fancy

Here's a slightly unusual little palmer. Quail's Fancy is ideal for dull conditions, especially in the early season.

New sand eel pattern

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Larry's Special

Step by Step showing you how to tie the Carrie Stevens streamer the Larry's Special. Join a growing fly tying community on Locals - Dressed Irons Guild - https://diflytying.locals.com/

Bird's Nest

Step by Step showing you how to tie the Bird's Nest. Join a growing fly tying community on Locals - Dressed Irons Guild - https://diflytying.locals.com/

James

Step by Step showing you how to tie the James Wet Fly. Join a growing fly tying community on Locals - Dressed Irons Guild - https://diflytying.locals.com/

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