WELCOME TO THE FLY TIER’S CORNER
The fly fishing club provides opportunities to learn what fly patterns are most effective on local streams and when, where, and how to fish them. Members who are interested can also learn how to tie their own flies, which helps to fight off the winter blues and can be a lot of fun. You can save money and experience the joy of catching a fish on a fly you tied on your own.
This page will be featuring the fly of the month as well tips and techniques as tied by St. Paul Fly Tiers members and guests. See our Fly-of-the-Month archive for a collection of past flies. You can also visit our fly tying video page to see how-to videos that are recommended or submitted by our members.
Fly of the Month April 2009
Sulphur Dun By Unknown HOOK: TMC 100, sizes #12-16 THREAD: Cream 8/0 or 10/0 TAIL: Cream Hackle Fibers BODY: Sulphur orange dubbing WING: Wood Duck HACKLE: Cream Hackle
Fly of the Month January 2009
Universal Nymph By Unknown Hook: Nymph hook Thread: Brown 6/0 Bead: Bead for head (optional) Body: Natural rabbit or squirrel dubbing Wing: Grouse, partridge or Chinese hen feather Flashback: Holographic or pearl Mylar Rib: Fine copper wire Tail: Gold goose...
Fly of the Month December 2008
Muddler Minnow By Unknown Hook: #1-12 Longshank - TMC 5263 Thread: 6/0 Natural or brown Tail: Mottled turkey quill Body: Flat gold tinsel Rib: Gold Oval Tinsel Underwing: Grey Squirrel Wing: Mottled turkey Collar: Deer hair Head: Spun deer hair
Fly of the Month October 2008
Pink Floyd By Unknown Hook: 6X Streamer hook, size 2 Thread: 6/0 Black Body: Pink floss, wool or chenille Rib: Medium flat silver tinsel Belly: 5 Peacock herls then pink bucktail Throat: Yellow hackle fibers Wing: Gray marabou Cheeks: Silver pheasant back Side Stripe:...
Fly of the Month August 2008
Trico Comparadun By Unknown Hook: TMC100 (#20-24) Thread: Black 12/0 Body: Black thread Tail: Two split microfibits Wing: Gray or white polypropylene tied comparadun style
Fly of the Month July 2008
Holschlag Hackle Fly By Tim Holschlag Hook: Mustad 9671, size 4 Thread: Brown Body: Brown chenille and brown saddle hackle Finish: 5 Minute Epoxy-Painted with nail polish Eyes: 1/50th ounce barbell, painted orange Tail: Copper flashabou and brown marabou Hackle: Brown...