Dan West - Wild West Fly Tying

09/16/2026

A nice pair. #16,s

09/09/2026

09/09/2026

The “Emergadun” in Green Drake colors.

This Fly was developed by Gary Jones. Gary developed and worked on refining this Fly since the early 70s.  Gary has been tying and designing flies and fishing Montana and the surrounding areas since 1947. He still gets out and fishes at least twice a week.
The unique features of this Fly include an Antron shuck that sinks easily without adding bulk. The turkey biot abdomen has just the right buoyancy to allow the butt to sit low in the water, while the slightly oversized parachute hackle suspends the fly. The poly fiber wing includes some midge flash for visibility. 

09/07/2026

Little Caddis project

Hanak H130 BL 18,s
Beaver and snowshoe body
CDC under Wing
Swiss straw over Wing
Snowshoe legs 
Magpie Materials 72D thread 

08/27/2026

A few tying projects from this week, and other interesting and beautiful stuff;))

08/27/2026

Sparse ant pattern size 14.

08/27/2026

This handsome little guy paid me a visit yesterday;))

08/27/2026

A few Ant patterns - Size 14

08/27/2026

Trico,s #22