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Spey 101: How Much Does The Fly Matter? 
SPEY 101

Spey 101: How Much Does The Fly Matter? 

by Zack Williams

“They’ll eat your car keys.”

March 2, 2026 by Zack WilliamsTagged fly tying, spey 101
S.B.S. & B.T.S. : The Olive Fiery Brown
Fly Tying

S.B.S. & B.T.S. : The Olive Fiery Brown

by Steve Szeliga

Step by step, and behind the scenes. The how to tie it, and the why: the Olive Fiery Brown.

November 23, 2025 by Steve SzeligaTagged fly tying
B.T.S & S.B.S. : The Creeper
Fly Tying

B.T.S & S.B.S. : The Creeper

by Steve Szeliga

Steve Szeliga shares a bit of the Behind-The-Scenes and then Step-by-Step how to tie his Creeper pattern variant, inspired by Mike Papais

November 25, 2024 by Steve SzeligaTagged fly tying, Great Lakes, S.B.S. & B.T.S., Steelhead
The Picasse: B.T.S & B.T.S
Fly Tying

The Picasse: B.T.S & B.T.S

by Steve Szeliga

How to tie Steve’s variant of the Picasse, and why he’s always carrying a few in his wallet for winter dry line fishing.

September 17, 2024 by Steve SzeligaTagged fly tying, Great Lakes
B.T.S & S.B.S: Michael Rogan’s Deadly Bobber
Fly Tying

B.T.S & S.B.S: Michael Rogan’s Deadly Bobber

by Steve Szeliga

Steve Szeliga shares a fine story and how to tie Michael Rogan’s Deadly Bobber.

May 16, 2024 by Steve SzeligaTagged fly tying, in hand, steelhead flies
The Platte River Spider
Fly Tying, Trout Spey

The Platte River Spider

by Dan Gates

“Life moves quickly and you never know which fishing trip will be the last with your buddy. Call them and make plans to get out on the river as soon as possible, we could all use more river time shared with a good friend.”

April 27, 2024 by Dan GatesTagged fly tying, trout spey
B.T.S & S.B.S : Charlie’s Muddler
Fly Tying

B.T.S & S.B.S : Charlie’s Muddler

by Steve Szeliga

The story behind and how to tie Steve’s Charlie’s Muddler.

March 19, 2024 by Steve SzeligaTagged fly tying, steelhead fly tying

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