Foam has become one of the most ubiquitous synthetic materials in the fly tying world. It is everywhere. Foam is often considered when tying terrestrial fly patterns like hoppers, beetles and ants. But it’s also...

In this quick fly tying video, Ben Baxter shows us how to use a rotary vise to wrap wire on a fly pattern. Plus, we’ve put together a guide to wire sizes for fly tying....

In this fly tying video, Ben Baxter shows us how to tie Keller’s She Demon. Among the Anglers All crew, the She Demon is one of our most popular streamer patterns. From the vise of...

We’re back with a new fly tying tutorial and in this video, Ben Baxter shows us how to tie McCannel’s Neon Nightmare. Umpqua Signature Fly Designer and Colorado fly fishing guide Matt McCannel created the...

Fly tying materials can easily get confusing and big game hair like deer, elk and moose hair is no exception. You’ve got bull elk, cow elk, select cow, yearling elk, Comparadun hair, stimulator hair, belly...

When do fly tyers prefer pine squirrel versus rabbit fur? What are the advantages of one over the other? In this quick fly tying guide, we’ll break it down. Two of our in-house fly tying...

With Christmas just a few days away, hopefully your gifts are wrapped, and you are ready to relax and enjoy the holidays with friends and family.  This week, instead of sharing another gift guide or...

The Chocolate Foam Back Emerger, also known as the Chocolate Thunder, is an essential tailwater fly here in Colorado. In this fly tying video, Ben Baxter gives us a step-by-step look at tying the Foam...

We may be staring down the barrel of another cold winter here in Colorado – but that won’t keep us off the water. We are fortunate to have excellent year-round fly fishing on our local...