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You might have heard of Andrew from the many fly patterns he has designed, like the Hippy Stomper. I interviewed Andrew back in 2017 and he has always been a very nice guy and willing to help with anything. Last Saturday Andrew unfortunately had suffered a severe stroke that has him hospitalized at the moment. He is in need of our help. There is a Go Fund Me page where you can go and donate to help with his medical expenses.

Many fly tyers are also having auctions on Instagram to help Andrew. Auctions can be found by searching on the hashtag #fliesforandrew on Instagram.

I myself am sad to hear this because Andrew is such a nice guy. I hope he pulls through this and he is able to get back out fishing soon.

Fly Fishing Journeys were able to grab a hold of Bob Clouser for a great fly tying video!
Check it out!

“Bob Clouser, the originator of the Clouser Deep Minnow, shares this tying tutorial on his famous, signature fly. We were honored that he offered to share this tying tutorial for our channel.”

The January issue of tail is now available digitally and in Fly Shops and retail stores throughout the US and Canada. Head over to the Tail Fly Fishing Magazine website to find out how to subscribe to a great magazine!

Andy is a fly tyer from the UK. I first noticed his work years ago when he posted many Buzzer style flies. Actually, a Buzzer is the pupa stage of a chironomid or midge. In other words, it is the middle stage of a flying bug. As you can see, he ties a lot of nice flies! Check out four of his latest. One of which, is a Buzzer.

Materials list:
Hook – Partridge grub and buzzer
Body – translucent spanlfex
Cheeks – Amber spanflex
Whole fly covered with Deer Creek Fine Flex Resin

Materials list:
Hook – Tiemco 2488 #14
Body – Polish Quill Brown
Under Wing – CDC
Over Wing – Deer Hair
ThOrax – Pine Squirrel
Antenna – Stripped CDC

Materials list:
Hook – Partridge of Redditch SLD2 #10
Body – Deer Creek Northern Lights Hares Ear
Rib – Brown Uni 8/0 Thread
Wing – 3 x CDC Feathers
Hackle – Brown Rooster Saddle

Materials list:
Hook – Partridge of Redditch #14 Jig Hook
Tail – Coq De Leon
Tag – Orange Thread
Body – Dyed Light Olive Goose Quill
Thorax – Olive hares Ear and Veniard Pink Glister Dubbing
Bead – 3.3mm Tungsten Slotted Bead.
Under the Quill i used Deer Creek Fine Flex Resin to Secure Quill.

Jake Villwock is the owner and head guide of Relentless Fly Fishing. Check out his site to book a trip or buy some of his flies.
In this fly tying video, Jake ties his 4 inch streamer, The Roamer.

Fly Shop of the Bighorns is hosting a fly tying competition for streamers! Check out the pdfs below to find out all of the details. This is a chance to show your stuff and there are some awesome prizes! Get pumped and get behind that vise!

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The new Spring edition is now live! Check it out!

Fly Shop of the Bighorns had Alyssa Halls in their shop and shot this fly tying video of Alyssa tying her Crawldaddy.

Alyssa and her husband own Owl Creek Flies.

Check it out!