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Fly Shop of the Bighorns fly tying videos

Welcome to the first Season of the Tasty Bug Tying Series, brought to you by Fly Shop of the Bighorns located in Sheridan, WY. This season is all about streamers, the bigger the better.

S1,Ep8: CJ’s White River Sculpin (a variant)

March 25, 2016 by Fly Shop of The Bighorns

In this Episode, Marc Chapman ties a variant of “CJ’s White River Sculpin”.

Information from Caesar’s Chair

Welcome to Episode 8 of the Tasty Bug Tying Series, brought to you by Fly Shop of the Bighorns located in Sheridan, WY. This first season is all about streamers, the bigger the better!
In this Episode, Marc Chapman ties a variant of “CJ’s White River Sculpin”.
If you have any questions or comments, feel free to leave them in the comment section or, find out more at sheridanflyfishing.com/
Featuring Marc Chapman in Caesar’s Chair
Filmed and edited by Zach Andres
Music licensed from Audioblocks
“CJ’s White River Sculpin” Recipe:
“CJ’s White River Sculpin” recipe
Hook: B10S Stinger #1/0 and #1
– Whiting Rooster Saddle
– Angel Hair Flash
– Prime Marabou Long
– UV Polar Chenille
– Senyo’s Aqua Veil Chenille
– Ice Dub Shimmer Fringe
– Colored Marker
– Zap a Gap Glue
– 30lb Maxima
– Beadmaster tool
– Select Bucktail
– Sculpin Helmet
– Gadwall Flanks
– UV Clear Fly Finish
-Cactus Chenille (Medium for back, Large for front)
-UV Polar Chenille
– Barred & Speckled Crazy Legs
– Senyo’s Laser Dub
– Living Fire Eyes
– Loon UV Clear Fly Finish (Flow)

S1,Ep7: Donkey Bonkey

March 18, 2016 by Fly Shop of The Bighorns

In this Episode, Chris Schneider ties the “Donkey Bonkey”, a fly designed by Chris himself and named by his 5 year old son.

Information from Caesar’s Chair

Welcome to Episode 7 of the Tasty Bug Tying Series, brought to you by Fly Shop of the Bighorns located in Sheridan, WY. This first season is all about streamers, the bigger the better!
In this Episode, Chris Schneider ties the “Donkey Bonkey”, a fly designed by Chris himself and named by his 5 year old son.
If you have any questions or comments, feel free to leave them in the comment section or, find out more at sheridanflyfishing.com/
Featuring Chris Schneider in Caesar’s Chair
Filmed and edited by Zach Andres
Music licensed from Audioblocks
“Donkey Bonkey” Recipe:
Hook: #2/0 & #2 Gamakatsu B10S Stinger
– Aluminum Sea Eyes
– Blood Marabou
– Magnum Rabbit Strip
– Schlappen 5-7″
– Cactus Chenille (Medium for back, Large for front)
– UV Polar Chenille
– Barred & Speckled Crazy Legs
– Senyo’s Laser Dub
– Living Fire Eyes
– Loon UV Clear Fly Finish (Flow)

Cheap Date

March 4, 2016 by Fly Shop of The Bighorns

In this Episode, Matt Huckeba ties the “Cheap Date”.

Information from Caesar’s Chair

Welcome to Episode 6 of the Tasty Bug Tying Series, brought to you by Fly Shop of the Bighorns located in Sheridan, WY. This first season is all about streamers, the bigger the better!
In this Episode, Matt Huckeba ties the “Cheap Date”.
Featuring Matt Huckeba in Caesar’s Chair
Filmed and edited by Zach Andres
Music licensed from Audioblocks

“Cheap Date” recipe:
Hook: Partridge #1/0 Universal Predator X
Thread: Veevus GSP 100 denier
– UV Polar Flash
– Senyo’s EP Chromatic Brush 1.5″
– Articulated Fish Spine Shank
– Finn Raccoon
– Deer Spinning Hair

Connection:
– 40lb Maxima Ultragreen Monofilament

S1, Ep5: “Old Dirty Bum”

February 19, 2016 by Fly Shop of The Bighorns

In this Episode, Kramer Jackson ties the “Old Dirty Bum”, one of his own creations.

Information from Caesar’s Chair

Welcome to Episode 6 of the Tasty Bug Tying Series, brought to you by Fly Shop of the Bighorns located in Sheridan, WY. This first season is all about streamers, the bigger the better!
In this Episode, Matt Huckeba ties the “Cheap Date”.
Featuring Matt Huckeba in Caesar’s Chair
Filmed and edited by Zach Andres
Music licensed from Audioblocks
“Cheap Date” recipe:
Hook: Partridge #1/0 Universal Predator X
Thread: Veevus GSP 100 denier
-UV Polar Flash
– Senyo’s EP Chromatic Brush 1.5″
– Articulated Fish Spine Shank
– Finn Raccoon
– Deer Spinning Hair
Connection:
– 40lb Maxima Ultragreen Monofilament

S1, Ep4: “Optimus Swine”

February 12, 2016 by Fly Shop of The Bighorns

In this Episode, Chris Schneider ties the “Optimus Swine”, a fly developed by Eli Berant of Michigan. Chris and Peter would like to give a shout out to Eli Berant of Great Lakes Fly for allowing us the opportunity to tie his innovative pattern, “Optimus Swine”. Chris prefers this fly for targeting Muskie.

Information from Caesar’s Chair

Welcome to Episode 4 of the Tasty Bug Tying Series, brought to you by Fly Shop of the Bighorns located in Sheridan, WY. This first season is all about streamers, the bigger the better!

In this Episode, Chris Schneider ties the “Optimus Swine”, a fly developed by Eli Berant of Michigan.

If you have any questions or comments, feel free to leave them in the comment section below, or, find out more at sheridanflyfishing.com

Chris and Peter would like to give a shout out to Eli Berant of Great Lakes Fly for allowing us the opportunity to tie his innovative pattern, “Optimus Swine”. Chris prefers this fly for targeting Muskie.

If you would like to learn more about Eli Berant, please visit his website greatlakesfly.com

Featuring Chris Schneider in Caesar’s Chair
Filmed and edited by Zach Andres
Music licensed from Audioblocks

“Optimus Swine” Recipe:
Hook: 5/0 Gamakatsu Spinner Bait
– Plastic Fly Rattle – Small
– Flashabou Minnow Body
– SF Flash Blend
– Magnum Flashabou
– Medium Popper Head
– Select Bucktail
– Krystal Flash
– Senyo’s Laser Dub
– Whiting American Saddle
– Eye of choice (5/16”s or 1/2”)

S1, Ep3: “CJ’s Sluggo”

February 5, 2016 by Fly Shop of The Bighorns

Matt and Peter would like to acknowledge and thank Chad Johnson for allowing us the opportunity to tie his awesome pattern, “CJ’s Sluggo”. This fly has proven itself as a big-fish catcher on both the Big Horn River in Montana, as well as the White River in Arkansas. Tie one for yourself and enjoy your 20+ inch fish!

Information from Caesar’s Chair

Welcome to Episode 3 of the Tasty Bug Tying Series, brought to you by Fly Shop of the Bighorns located in Sheridan, WY. This first season is all about streamers, the bigger the better!
In this Episode, Matt Huckeba ties the “CJ’s Sluggo”, a fly created by Chad Johnson.
If you have any questions or comments, feel free to leave them in the comment section below, or, find out more at sheridanflyfishing.com
Matt and Peter would like to acknowledge and thank Chad Johnson for allowing us the opportunity to tie his awesome pattern, “CJ’s Sluggo”. This fly has proven itself as a big-fish catcher on both the Big Horn River in Montana, as well as the White River in Arkansas. Tie one for yourself and enjoy your 20+ inch fish!
If you would like to learn more about Chad Johnson, please visit theozarkflyfisher.com/guide-trips/guide-view/50
Featuring Matt Huckeba in Caesar’s Chair
Filmed and edited by Zach Andres
Music licensed from Audioblocks

“CJ’s Sluggo” Recipe:
Front hook: Partridge Universal Predator X #1/0
Trailing hook: Partridge Attitude Streamer #2

Thread:
– Danville’s 210 Denier Waxed Flymaster Plus

Rear hook:
– Whiting American Saddle
– Senyo’s Aqua Veil Chenille
– Mallard Flank
– Select Bucktail

Front hook:
– Senyo’s Aqua Veil Chenille
– Mallard Flank
– Select Bucktail
– Flashabou

Joint Connection:
– Maxima 40lb Ultragreen Monofilament
– Red plastic bead

Vise:
– Peak Rotary Vise

Bonus Fly Palominnow

January 29, 2016 by Fly Shop of The Bighorns

Brett Smith, tying one of his Palominnow creations, the “Sandy Sheep Herder”. We didn’t provide a material list; however, most of the materials are recognizable and familiar. If you have any questions about the materials or the tying techniques, contact Brett or the Fly Shop.

Information from Caesar’s Chair

Welcome to some bonus content accompanying the release of Episode 2 of the Tasty Bug Tying Series, brought to you by Fly Shop of the Bighorns. We had so much fun getting Episode 1 out to all of you that we decided to release some extra content: Brett Smith’s Sandy “Sheep Herder”! This pattern was created by Brett Smith of Palomino Innovations, and is part of his “Palominnow” line-up. Check out more of his awesome creations at palominoinnovations.com

If you have any questions or comments, feel free to leave them in the comment section below, or, find out more at sheridanflyfishing.com
Enjoy!

Featuring Brett Smith in Caesar’s Chair
Filmed and edited by Zach Andres
Music licensed from Audioblocks

Season 1, Episode 2: Drunk and Disorderly

January 29, 2016 by Fly Shop of The Bighorns

Matt Huckeba tying one of Tommy Lynch’s patterns the “Drunk and Disorderly”. This is a variation of the original pattern, substituting a few materials. We want to thank Tommy for creating this fly and letting us take an attempt at filming it.

Information from Caesar’s Chair

Welcome to Episode 2 of the Tasty Bug Tying Series, brought to you by Fly Shop of the Bighorns located in Sheridan, WY. This first season is all about streamers, the bigger the better!

In this Episode, Matt Huckeba ties a variation of the “Drunk and Disorderly”, a pattern created by Tommy Lynch.

Matt and Peter would like to acknowledge and thank Tommy Lynch for allowing us the privilege of tying his spectacular pattern, the “Drunk and Disorderly”. This fly has proven itself time and time again as a go-to streamer for the Big Horn River. If you want to have a fun time stripping a streamer with wicked cool action, the “DD” is the fly to try!

Featuring Matt Huckeba in Caesar’s Chair
Filmed and edited by Zach Andres
Music licensed from Audioblocks

Drunk and Disorderly Recipe:

Front hook: Partridge Universal Predator X #1/0
Trailing hook: Partridge Attitude Streamer #2

Thread:
– Danville’s 210 Denier Waxed Flymaster Plus

Rear hook:
– Whiting American Saddle
– Polar Chenille, Large
– Arctic Fox Fur
– Mallard Flank

Front hook:
– Arctic Fox Tail Hair
– Arctic Fox Fur
– Polar Chenille, Large
– Mallard Flank
– Polar Flash
– Nature’s Spirit Deer Spinning Hair

Joint Connection:
– Maxima 40lb Ultragreen Monofilament
– Red plastic bead

Vise:
-Peak Rotary Vise

Season 1, Episode 1: Dirty Dancer

January 22, 2016 by Fly Shop of The Bighorns

In Episode 1, Matt Huckeba ties his own pattern, the Dirty Dancer. Tune in next week for a new streamer!

Information from Caesar’s Chair

Featuring Matt Huckeba in Caesar’s Chair
Filmed and edited by Zach Andres
Music by Ryan Little, find more at freemusicarchive.org/music/Ryan_Little/

Dirty Dancer Recipe:
Front hook: Partridge Universal Predator X #1/0
Trailing hook: Partridge Attitude Streamer #2

Thread:
– Danville’s 140 Denier Waxed Flymaster Plus
– Danville’s 210 Denier Waxed Flymaster Plus

Trailing hook:
– Tail: Whiting American Saddle
– Body: Polar Chenille
– Body hair: Arctic Fox Fur

Front hook:
– Head: Sculpin Wool & Ice Dub Blend
– Body: Polar Chenille
– Body hair: Arctic Fox Fur

Joint Connection:
– Maxima 40lb Ultragreen Monofilament
– Red plastic bead

Vise:
– Peak Rotary Vise

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