Michael Verduin demonstrates tying his cap spider, an extremely effective pattern for sunfish.
Filmed at the 2003 Pineywood's Fly Fishers Spring Workshop in Lufkin, TX.
Michael is one of the most creative tyers I have ever met, and this is probably his simplest pattern. Although simple, I can vouch for the fact that this fly will catch sunfish, even when other flies won't.
Ken Bohannon demonstrates tying the Dahlberg Diver, a deerhair fly.
Part 1 - Preparation, adding the tail and the hair collar.
Filmed at the 2007 Texoma Tie In.
Barry Dauphin demonstrates tying the Crackleback fly. Normally tied for trout, he finds it an effective fly for bluegill.
Filmed at the 2007 FFF Conclave in Mountain Home, Arkansas.
Ken Bohannon demonstrates tying his version of the Dahlberg Diver, a deer hair fly.
Part 4 - Final Touches. Ken applies the final touches including the eyes to his fly.
Filmed at the 2007 Texoma Tie In.
John Berry demonstrates tying the Green Butt Fly, an effective springtime fly on the White River System in Arkansas.
Filmed at the 2007 FFF Southern Council Conclave in Mountain Home, AR.
Paul Hoelscher demonstrates tying his RAT fly, a soft hackle which is weighted to meet his needs.
Filmed at the 2007 FFF Southern Council Conclave in Mountain Home, AR.