Fly Tying Europe

03/09/2026

We've got a new YouTube channel up and running. Here's a spanking new fly that you can find there: The Blue Bottle Fly. Subscribe for loads of upcoming fly tying content...

02/09/2026

If you're into tying salmon flies, you probably fish for salmon too. And if you fish for salmon, you probably care about the well-being of the salmon stocks. And if you care about the well-being of the salmon stocks, you should check out this year's Wild Salmon Auction which will be held on November 11th in Oslo. A live web auction will also be available. Mark the date.

02/09/2026

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No more frustration due to messy spools! These Bobbin Rings from C&F Design securely hold the ends of wire or tinsels for easy access.

25/08/2026

Who doesn't need another caddis pattern that's easy to tie and catches fish?

In this video, Loon Outdoors' Hogan Brown walks through his version of the Pearl Core Caddis, a simple yet highly effective pattern that combines flash, movement, and durability into one fish-catching package. Featuring Pearl Core braid, soft hackle, ostrich herl, and just enough flash, this fly is designed to imitate a wide range of caddis life stages and consistently produce fish.

MATERIALS
Hook: Ahrex FW540 #14-18
Bead: Black Nickel Tungsten Bead
Thread: UTC 70 Denier - Camel
Flash: Pearl Flashabou
Body: Pearl Core Braid
Antennae: Mallard Flank
Legs: Soft Hackle Fibers (or Mallard Flank)
Collar: Black Ostrich Herl

20/08/2026

Hogan Brown has caught plenty of fish on Mike Mercer's legendary Z-Wing Caddis, but over the years he's made a few simple tweaks to create a variation that's become a staple in his own fly box.

In this video, Hogan walks through his take on the classic pattern, featuring a crystal rib, turkey tail case, Mercer Buggy Flash dubbing, and sparse floral fiber legs that bring this proven caddis imitation to life. Whether you're matching emerging caddis, imitating rockworms, or simply looking for a reliable searching pattern, this fly deserves a spot in your lineup.

Simple to tie and effective just about anywhere trout eat caddis, this is one you'll come back to again and again.

MATERIALS
Hook: Ahrex FW540 Scud Hook #14
Bead: 7/64" Copper Bead
Thread: Olive Thread
Rib: Copper Wire
Flash: Krystal Flash
Back/Case: Turkey Tail
Body: Mike Mercer Buggy Flash Dubbing – Olive (Z-Wing Olive)
Legs/Wing: Flouro Fiber
Head: Mike Mercer Buggy Flash Dubbing – Olive

11/08/2026

In this video, Hogan Brown of Loon Outdoors demonstrates how to tie his Rabbit Collar PMD, a simple yet highly effective pattern designed to imitate PMDs while incorporating subtle movement and durability. Built with a streamlined body, just a touch of flash, and a sparse rabbit-fiber collar created with a micro dubbing loop, this fly offers a modern take on a classic mayfly nymph.

Originally inspired by Euro-style patterns, the Rabbit Collar PMD fishes effectively under an indicator, in tight-line setups, or anywhere trout are feeding on mayfly nymphs.

MATERIALS
Hook: Curved Shank Jig Hook #14-18
Bead: 3/32" Silver Tungsten Bead
Thread: 8/0 Rust Brown
Tail: CDC
Body: Pearl Krystal Flash

Loon UV Clear Fly Finish - Thin
Collar: Rust Rabbit Fur (guard hairs and underfur)

20/07/2026

In this video, Hogan Brown of Loon Outdoors demonstrates how to tie his Rabbit Collar PMD, a simple yet highly effective pattern designed to imitate PMDs while incorporating subtle movement and durability. Built with a streamlined body, just a touch of flash, and a sparse rabbit-fiber collar created with a micro dubbing loop, this fly offers a modern take on a classic mayfly nymph.

https://youtu.be/puDX6vr0APo

Originally inspired by Euro-style patterns, the Rabbit Collar PMD fishes effectively under an indicator, in tight-line setups, or anywhere trout are feeding on mayfly nymphs.

MATERIALS
Hook: Curved Shank Jig Hook #14-18
Bead: 3/32" Silver Tungsten Bead
Thread: 8/0 Rust Brown
Tail: CDC
Body: Pearl Krystal Flash // Loon UV Clear Fly Finish - Thin
Collar: Rust Rabbit Fur (guard hairs and underfur)

In this video, Hogan Brown of Loon Outdoors demonstrates how to tie...

18/07/2026

https://youtu.be/nVgKKqq219k

Who doesn't need another caddis pattern that's easy to tie and catches fish?

In this video, Loon Outdoors' Hogan Brown walks through his version of the Pearl Core Caddis, a simple yet highly effective pattern that combines flash, movement, and durability into one fish-catching package. Featuring Pearl Core braid, soft hackle, ostrich herl, and just enough flash, this fly is designed to imitate a wide range of caddis life stages and consistently produce fish.

MATERIALS
Hook: Ahrex FW540 #14-18
Bead: Black Nickel Tungsten Bead
Thread: UTC 70 Denier - Camel
Flash: Pearl Flashabou
Body: Pearl Core Braid
Antennae: Mallard Flank
Legs: Soft Hackle Fibers (or Mallard Flank)
Collar: Black Ostrich Herl

Who doesn't need another caddis pattern that's easy to tie and catc...

16/07/2026

A well organized box….. Thanks Henrik Kure Nielsen 🇩🇰
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