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Hans Stephenson
Приєднався 11 лют 2008
Fly Tying and Fly Fishing Videos
Red Fox squirrel Nymph - Top Trout Fly - Tying Tutorial 4k - You are crazy not to tie this fly
Red Fox Squirrel Nymph - flyfishsd.com/collections/whitlocks-red-fox-squirrel-nymph
Whitlock's Red Fox Squirrel Nymph is one of the best nymph patterns ever. Over the years, Hans has tied many different variations of this fly. This refined version is one that Hans now keeps in his box. Tie in sizes 12-18.
Hook: Fulling Mill Heavy Weight Champ or Similar size 12-16
Bead: Round Tungsten Copper sized to match
Thread: Classic Waxed Fl Red 8/0 or 12/0
Tail: Squirrel Guard hairs from squirrel strip or body piece
Rib: Tan Iridescent thread
Abdomen: Whitlock SLF Red Fox Squirrel Abdomen or SLF Squirrel squirrel belly dubbing
Thorax: Whitlock SLF Red Fox Squirrel Thorax or SLF Squirrel Dub Natural Fox Squirrel
Soft Hackle: Hen Cape Feather- I prefer the CDL Hen Capes from Whiting but any hen cape/neck feather will work. Color should be light brown - ish
Whitlock's Red Fox Squirrel Nymph is one of the best nymph patterns ever. Over the years, Hans has tied many different variations of this fly. This refined version is one that Hans now keeps in his box. Tie in sizes 12-18.
Hook: Fulling Mill Heavy Weight Champ or Similar size 12-16
Bead: Round Tungsten Copper sized to match
Thread: Classic Waxed Fl Red 8/0 or 12/0
Tail: Squirrel Guard hairs from squirrel strip or body piece
Rib: Tan Iridescent thread
Abdomen: Whitlock SLF Red Fox Squirrel Abdomen or SLF Squirrel squirrel belly dubbing
Thorax: Whitlock SLF Red Fox Squirrel Thorax or SLF Squirrel Dub Natural Fox Squirrel
Soft Hackle: Hen Cape Feather- I prefer the CDL Hen Capes from Whiting but any hen cape/neck feather will work. Color should be light brown - ish
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Fly Tying Croston's Tungsten Spider - Simple pattern that catches wary trout
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flyfishsd.com/collections/tying-crostons-tungsten-spider I saw this Howard Croston pattern in Fly Fishing & Fly Tying, a magazine from the UK. The pattern in the article was tied with a brown dubbing mix. I have tied this pattern in both brown and olive. It is a quick tie, but very effective. It can be fished independently, but it shines as part of a dry dropper rig. Hook: Fulling Mill Grab Gap...
Black and Red (aka Bloody) Woolly Bugger - Super Effective Trout Streamer Fly Pattern
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Black and Red wooly buggers have always proved effective in my fishing. Hareline's stubble chenille features a unique two tone pattern, with a red core and black stubble. It looks great on a woolly bugger! Materials: Hook: Daiichi 2461 size 2-6 flyfishsd.com/products/daiichi-2461-aberdeen-hook Conehead: Wapsi Black Nickel Conehead flyfishsd.com/products/wapsi-cone-heads-24-pack Thread: Semperfl...
Black Fly Larva Fly Tying Video 4K - Tungsten Jig Nymph for Picky Trout - Quick and Easy to Tie
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Black Fly Larva Fly Tying Video. Black Fly Larvae are frequently overlooked as trout food. They are one of the most important trout foods in many rivers and streams. This simple, durable, and effective pattern is a great pattern for beginning fly tiers. Don't let it's simplicity fool you! This is a dynamite pattern. It was Hans' top producing nymph in 2023. Hook: Kumoto KJ310 Jig Hook Size 16-2...
Tying the WD40 Nymph 4K- Easy as it get's but super effective! Fool Picky Trout with this simple fly
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flyfishsd.com/collections/wd40-fly-tying-video-and-materials The WD40 is one of the easiest flies to tie but also one of the most effective. If you are starting out tying flies, definitely tie some WD40s. They imitate Baetis mayfly nymphs very well, and likely, fish confuse this fly for midge pupae and blackfly larvae. Originated by Mark Engler Hook: TMC 2487 or 2457 (or equivalent) size 16-22 ...
Tying the Ginger Midge- Easy to Tie and Fools Picky Trout
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flyfishsd.com/collections/ginger-midge-fly-tying-materials-collection Easy to tie. Not fancy. But it works! We love the ginger colored ultra wire. This color looks great for ribbing midge and Baetis patterns. This is essentially a mercury midge with ginger wire. Super easy to tie. Load up your box. Try an alternate version with olive thread. You will be glad you did! We primarily use size 18-20...
T Midge Fly Pattern: A Must-Have for Any Fly Fisherman - Fly Tying Tutorial
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flyfishsd.com/collections/t-midge-fly-tying-materials A step-by-step tutorial on tying the deadly T Midge Nymph. Perfect for tailwater fly fishing, this pattern is a must-have in any trout angler's fly box. Follow along as we share essential techniques and materials to help you tie the perfect T Midge Nymph and catch more trout on the water!" Hook: TMC 2487, Lightning Strike SE1, or Daiichi 113...
UV Minnow Fry - Fly Tying Video Tutorial - Small Fry pattern for bass, trout, and Walleye
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shop.flyfishsd.com/collections/uv-minnow-fry-materials I started tying this pattern a few years ago after watching a conventional angler catch walleyes and smallmouth bass on a small chartreuse Gulp minnow. This pattern leans on patterns like the Thundercreek special, however, in this fly, we use artificial hair for the wing and body. The Thundercreek uses bucktail. Feel free to substitute buck...
Tie the Tungsten UV Zebra Midge and Outfish Your Friends!
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shop.flyfishsd.com/collections/tungsten-uv-zebra-midge-fly-tying-materials The Tungsten UV Zebra Midge is a simple fly pattern, slightly more complicated than the standard zebra midge, but it's worth the extra effort. The slim profile is enhanced by UV Krystal Flash and wire rib. The Emerging Krystal Flash wing adds iridescence and mimics emerging midge pupae. The added movement from the ostric...
Peacock Perdigon Nymph: A Versatile and Effective Fly for All Waters - A Fly Tying Tutorial
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shop.flyfishsd.com/collections/peacock-perdigon-nymph-a-versatile-and-effective-fly-for-all-waters-fly-tying-materials The Peacock Perdigon Nymph is a must-have fly for any angler looking to catch trout in fast-moving water. This sleek and slender fly is tied with a tungsten bead head that helps it sink quickly to where the fish are lurking. The body is made with Uni Peacock Tinsel that shimmer...
Simple Fly Tying - Bead Wing Midge - Easy to tie and catches big trout
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The Bead Wing Midge has been a staple in our trout boxes for years. This simple pattern mimics an emerging midge, and picky fish can't resist it.
Simple Fly Tying - Foam Wing Emerger - Easy to Tie and Catches Fish
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Materials available at: shop.flyfishsd.com/collections/foam-wing-emerger The Foam Wing Emerger is easy to tie, but don't let that fool you. This is a must have emerger pattern to include in your arsenal. We tie this pattern in several colors, brown, gray, and olive. It's easy to change the color of the pattern by simply changing the color of the tying thread. The Foam Wing Emerger fools even th...
Marabou Murdich Minnow Fly Tying Video
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Materials available: shop.flyfishsd.com/collections/marabou-murdich-minnow-fly-tying-materials Material Bundle Available here: shop.flyfishsd.com/products/marabou-murdich-minnow-fly-tying-bundle Learn to tie the Marabou Murdich Minnow a variation on the classic baitfish pattern. A must-have for smallmouth bass fly fishing.
Murdich Minnow Fly Tying Video - The Best Smallmouth Bass Fly Ever?
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Material Bundle- all the materials needed to tie this fly are available at: shop.flyfishsd.com/products/murdich-minnow-fly-tying-material-bundle Learn to tie the Murdich Minnow, one of our favorite warmwater baitfish patterns. An absolute must-tie pattern for smallmouth bass. Murdich Minnow Materials shop.flyfishsd.com/collections/improved-murdich-minnow-fly-tying-materials Hook: Warmwater - Ga...
MGT Baetis Nymph Fly Tying Video
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Materials at: shop.flyfishsd.com/collections/mgt-baetis-nymph MGT Baetis Nymph Fly Tying Video This nymph uses one of our favorite materials, Semperfli MGT Tinsel. By using the MGT as thread, it is easy to create a body of the fly with added flash. This Baetis nymph is quick to tie because the tinsel makes the body, thorax, and head of the fly without having to tie in additional materials.
Fly Tying Video MGT Skinny Jig Nymph
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Fly Tying Video MGT Skinny Jig Nymph
The Easiest Perdigon Pattern to Tie - MGT Perdigon Fly Tying Video
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The Easiest Perdigon Pattern to Tie - MGT Perdigon Fly Tying Video
Blue Diamond Perdigon Fly Tying Video
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Blue Diamond Perdigon Fly Tying Video
Flash Blend Baitfish Fly Tying Video
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Flash Blend Baitfish Fly Tying Video
Great video! Just got interested in tying big streamers after fifty plus years of tying! Go figure. When applying the eyes I've used a drill bit to put a little reverse taper in one of my bodkins to use to push the eyes in place. I also take a small piece of wax paper to fold over the top of the fly so I can pinch the eyes in place with out becoming part of the fly!!
Very cool! Thank you.
Where can I find this material in bulk, or say, at least a little more than what's purchased from fly shops? I'm all for supporting the mom and pops, but I'm fairly new to all this and trying to watch the budget. Thanks
This is absolutely fantastic ! SO easy and is a great alternative to a worm fly for fly fishing..Excellent job brother
Informative video. Well done. Very knowledgeable. Those that shop there will be well served.
Nice Fly Pattern !
Thanks for the video, I'm going to tie a couple right now to try tomorrow for White Bass.
Thanks for the video Im new to tying and they are one of my go to flys always catch fish on them
Such a productive fly, the OG model with the antron white wing in this color, or black is killer still... Caught some on it today...
Hans, I tied a few of these very similar to the UK versions (snake fly) last month. Tried them in local lake recently and caught some very nice trout. Made mine 2 1/2- 2 3/4” long just doubled the braid on first hook and glued it. None ever pulled it out. I also cut off the first hook, just using the stinger in rear. Used bead chain eyes on the head. Going to tie some with the fish skulls to try. It’s a killer pattern ! Going to try some with magnum zonkers for bass! Really enjoy your videos !!
I'm glad I'm not a squirrel in your area, I recall some squirrel used on some of your steelhead flies. Hope you are doing well, Hans!!
My ALL-TIME favorite nymph... I've caught more fish on it than any other fly.
RIP Dave...you are missed
Good idea when the fish are indeed tired of the Euronymph onslaught!!
WOuld there be any benefit to coating with Solarez?
Hi Gary- Yes, I think it would add durability as well as enhance the ribbing effect. Let us know how it works!
Awesome !!! My kinda simple...
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Nice one
Great fly video and tying demo. Thank you.
What size fly ?
I need to get to tying, this one looks good. For a nice little Spring creek over here in Wyoming. :)
It should be noted that the keel on the rear hook is critical to the swimming motion, and you left it out.
A really good simple fly, and I like the option of adding a bead to the head, thank you, MSG Leum
Glad you like it! thanks for watching!
uv glue or superglue on the body for extra resilience
Great Idea. Both would work. Have to apply a thin coat of superglue and let it dry for a second before tying in the wing. Super thin UV resin like the UV Craft Brush On Resin or Bone Dry Plus from Solarez would be good options.
What happened to your Law vise?
Hey @coasterbrookie. I still use and love the LAW vise. I stopped using it in my videos to be able to feature vises that are more readily available to my viewers. The LAW vises have really gone up in price, if you can find one! I can't part with mine, too many good memories and flies associated with it.
Purdy Perdi!!
Thanks!!
Hans great tie and never thought about mallard flank.
Thanks! I have tied with hackle fibers before and those work too. Mallard isnt always the most durable but it looks very good. The darker bronze mallard flank feathers are more durable but harder to find and more expensive.
A very effective fly pattern , best part easy quick tie . Nice tie Hans
Easy tie. Thanks
Gidday Hans. Nice work. Thankyou.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Looks great. Do you fish it as a dry dropper or behind a heavier fly with an indicator? Thanks for all your quick and easy patterns.
I fish it both ways. Probably more frequently below a heavier fly, but it works great in a dry dropper rig.
Hay Hans : Ken from Calgary ,Alberta Canada. I love tying midges and my supplier always say's "why" to me when they ask what I'm tying today. But at 71 my eyesight is still good, with the help of my new Stonfo magnifying glass I purchased yesterday ,so your posting this pattern is bang on time. Thanx Hans. tight lines.👍✌
Hey Ken! Thanks for watching. Happy Tying!
Nice looking fly, thank you for sharing
Thanks for watching!
Gidday Hans. Nice simple fly. Thankyou.
You bet. Thanks for watching!
If you cut your yard in half, tie it down and then fold it back and tie that down it makes for a more sturdy fly. It can not slip out as easily after a long soaking and a couple dozen fish. Just a suggestion.
Great tip! Thanks!
keine größen angaben!!!!!!
Love it!!!! Tailwater assassin… can you PLEASE post the recipe?
Hook: TMC 2487, Lightning Strike SE1, or Daiichi 1130 size 16-22 Bead: Tyer's Glass Beads Crystal or Silver Lined Thread: 70 Denier Cream, Olive, Black, or Tan Rib: Small Copper Wire Body: Pearl Krystal Flash Wing: White Antron Yarn
Gidday Hans. Nice looking fly. Thanks.
Thanks for watching!
Great looking fly thanks for sharing,
Thanks for watching!
I've just watched five videos on tying this fly and I like your method the best. I have entire pheasant hides from my hunting, so I may try feathers other than the tail for the legs.
Thanks! There are so many great feathers on a pheasant pelt. The mottled feathers or the bronze body feathers will make good legs. Happy Tying
Very informative. Really enjoyed watching this video 🎉
That’s a duzi🎉
North East Pa... Fall of the Year, Purple Ice Dub Nymphs and the Purple Elk hair Caddis... Just works... Thank You...
Schminnow-like
How do you like the vice from fnf, in the last videos you gave them up?
The FNF vise was nice. I don't know if I liked it as much as my original LAW vise. I was happy to use it but have continued to tie on my Stonfo Transformer for most of my tying. I also like the Renzetti Traveler as an all around pick. The newer Renzetti Master Vises with the streamer pedestal vises are awesome