Pacific Fly Fishers' Fly Fishing and Fly Tying Blog

How to Tie The Mega Craw - Crayfish Bass Fly

How to Tie Bennett's Mega Craw Crayfish Bass FlyIn this article, Michael Bennett shows step-by-step instructions and the pattern recipe for tying the Mega Craw crayfish bass fly.  Also, Michael highlights the fly lines and techniques used to fish his most productive pattern for big smallmouth and largemouth bass.

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How to Tie the Exasperator Steelhead Fly

Instructions for Tying Bennett's Steelhead ExasperatorIn this article, learn how to tie the Exasperator from the tying desk of the Exasperator's creator, Michael Bennett.  Step by step directions with photos and tying tips.  There is something about the Exasperator.  It seems to turn fish when nothing else will.  All steelhead fly junkies have their favorite flies and for me, for many years now, the Exasperator has been my go-to big fly. 

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Tying the Pass Lake Minnow

Pacific Fly Fishers' Pass Lake Minnow

Pacific Fly Fishers' Pass Lake Minnow has been a popular and productive fly for imitating Fathead Minnows in Washington's Pass Lake.  In this article, learn how to tie the Pass Lake Minnow.  Includes the photos, instruction and necessary materials.

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6mm Fly Tying Foam

6mm Foam Fly Tying Foam

In recent years, the use of thicker forms of foam have become much more prevalent in the world of fly tying.  Saltwater poppers like the Tequilla Popper, the popular Morrish Mouse (pictured), numerous bass poppers, and even steelhead skaters are utilizing thicker foam to keep flies riding high and creating more surface disturbance.

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Double Pupil Lead Eyes

Fluorescent Double Pupil Lead Dumbbell Eyes

New from Hareline, these Double Pupil Lead Eyes are a great substitute for tying Christmas Island Special bonefish flies.They look fantastic and the fluorescent colors (Fl. Pink, Fl. Orange, and Chartreuse) are super bright.

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New Dubbings

We've added some new kinds of dubbing here at Pacific Fly Fishers.  And we also have a number of others on clearance sale for $0.99.  Check them out.  We have new dubbings for dry flies, nymphs, steelhead, and even a dubbing that makes very cool small baitfish streamers.  Here is a list of the new dubbings:

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