The Ultimate Fly Fishing Gift Guide
2022 Gift Guide Come check out our latest and greatest gift idea! Here at AvidMax, we have compiled a list … Continue reading The Ultimate Fly Fishing Gift Guide
Fly Tying Tutorial – Mini Hippie Stomper
AvidMax fly tying tutorial. How to tie Andrew Grillos Mini Hippie Stomper Dry Fly. Step by Step Tying tutorial. How to video. Continue reading Fly Tying Tutorial – Mini Hippie Stomper
Fly Tying Tutorial – Hare’s Ear Special
AvidMax fly tying tutorial on how to tie the Robinson’s Hare’s Ear Special Nymph Fly Pattern. Tied by Brady Laehr with step by step instructions. Continue reading Fly Tying Tutorial – Hare’s Ear Special
Fly Tying Tutorial The Caddis Candy
AvidMax fly tying tutorial on how to tie the Caddis Candy Larva. Tied by Brady Laehr with step by step instructions. Continue reading Fly Tying Tutorial The Caddis Candy
How to Tie The Red Cheek Buzzer
AvidMax fly tying tutorial on how to tie the Red Cheek Quill Buzzer Chironomid. Tied by Brady Laehr with step by step instructions. Continue reading How to Tie The Red Cheek Buzzer
How to Tie The France Fly
Learn how to tie an excellent Euro style fly for fly fishing. Continue reading How to Tie The France Fly
How to Wade’s Ho Candy
Learn how to tie an excellent terrestrial fly pattern! Continue reading How to Wade’s Ho Candy
How to Tie The Glass Minnow
We sit down and tie a Fly from Flymen Fishing Company’s Fly Tying Kits. Learn how to tie a Glass Minnow! Continue reading How to Tie The Glass Minnow
How to Tie The Swing Thing
Learn how to tie an effective streamer for swinging! Continue reading How to Tie The Swing Thing
How to The UV2 Roe Yarn Egg
Learn how to tie an easy yet effective egg pattern for fly fishing. Continue reading How to The UV2 Roe Yarn Egg
How to Tie Bloom’s Optic Nerve
Learn how to tie a new age soft hackle on a jigged hook. Continue reading How to Tie Bloom’s Optic Nerve
How to tie The Bowtie Midge
Learn how to tie an effective midge pattern for fly fishing. Continue reading How to tie The Bowtie Midge
How to tie The Marauder Caddis
Learn how to tie and easy Caddis emerger pattern for fly fishing. This fly pattern is perfect for beginners and it only uses a few materials. Continue reading How to tie The Marauder Caddis
How to tie The Stillwater Nymph
“If you are like me, you are thinking of ice off all year. When the time comes you want to … Continue reading How to tie The Stillwater Nymph
How to tie The Chromie Chironomid
“This is one buggy little Stillwater fly that can add some real flavor to your fly box. It has a … Continue reading How to tie The Chromie Chironomid
How to tie The Lightning Bug
In this week’s episode of Tying Tuesdays, watch as Brady Ties The Lightning Bug! The Lightning bug needs no explanation. … Continue reading How to tie The Lightning Bug
How to tie the Red headed Step Child
In this week’s episode of Tying Tuesdays, watch as Max ties the Red Headed Step Child! I think it is … Continue reading How to tie the Red headed Step Child
How to tie the Rojo Midge
In this week’s episode of Tying Tuesdays, watch as Max ties the Rojo Midge! The Rojo Midge was designed by … Continue reading How to tie the Rojo Midge
How to tie Mason’s Euro trash Worm
In this week’s episode of Tying Tuesdays, watch as Max ties Mason’s Euro trash Worm! Yet another worm imitation / … Continue reading How to tie Mason’s Euro trash Worm
How to tie the 409 Yeager
In this week’s episode of Tying Tuesdays, watch as Brady ties the 409 Yeager! If you are like me, you … Continue reading How to tie the 409 Yeager
How to tie Carl’s Foam Ant
In this week’s episode of Tying Tuesdays, watch as Brady ties Carl’s Foam Ant! Do you need a quick and … Continue reading How to tie Carl’s Foam Ant
How to tie the Green Butt Skunk
In this week’s episode of Tying Tuesdays, watch as Dave ties the Green Butt Skunk! As a general all-around pattern … Continue reading How to tie the Green Butt Skunk
How to tie the Designated Hitter
In this week’s episode of Tying Tuesdays, watch as Brady ties the Designated Hitter! The Designated Hitter is one of … Continue reading How to tie the Designated Hitter
How to tie the Beadhead Water Boatman
In this week’s episode of Tying Tuesdays, watch as Dave ties the Beadhead Water Boatman! The Water Boatman is a … Continue reading How to tie the Beadhead Water Boatman
How to tie a Tippet Ring Klinkhammer
In this week’s episode of Tying Tuesdays, watch as Brady ties a Tippet Ring Klinkhammer! It seems like I am … Continue reading How to tie a Tippet Ring Klinkhammer
How to tie Rickard’s Callibaetis
In this week’s episode of Tying Tuesdays, watch as Brady ties Rickard’s Callibaetis! Callibaetis and Stillwater go together like Coffee … Continue reading How to tie Rickard’s Callibaetis
How to tie the UV Galaxy Mop Fly Jig
In this week’s episode of Tying Tuesdays, watch as Brady ties the UV Galaxy Mop Fly Jig! Let’s talk dirty … Continue reading How to tie the UV Galaxy Mop Fly Jig
How to tie the CDC BWO Emerger
In this week’s episode of Tying Tuesdays, watch as Kaie ties the CDC BWO Emerger! The Tinsel Trout Stacker has … Continue reading How to tie the CDC BWO Emerger
How to tie the Tinsel Trout Stacker
In this week’s episode of Tying Tuesdays, watch as Kaie ties the Tinsel Trout Stacker! The Tinsel Trout Stacker has … Continue reading How to tie the Tinsel Trout Stacker
How to tie the Henry’s Fork Salmonfly
In this week’s episode of Tying Tuesdays, watch as Brady ties the Henry’s Fork Salmonfly! The Henry’s Fork Salmonfly gets … Continue reading How to tie the Henry’s Fork Salmonfly
How to tie the UV Veil Egg
In this week’s episode of Tying Tuesdays, watch as Brady ties the UV Veil Egg! This pattern was developed while … Continue reading How to tie the UV Veil Egg
How to tie the Hot Wire Prince
In this week’s episode of Tying Tuesdays, watch as Brady ties the Hot Wire Prince! If a Prince Nymph is … Continue reading How to tie the Hot Wire Prince
How to tie the Leggy Hare’s Ear Skwala Stone
The Skwala Stonefly or Spring Stonefly is a great indication that warmer weather and runoff are coming soon. This hares … Continue reading How to tie the Leggy Hare’s Ear Skwala Stone
How to tie a Woven Floss Caddis Pupae
In this week’s episode of Tying Tuesdays, watch as Brady ties the Woven Floss Caddis Pupae “I know people are … Continue reading How to tie a Woven Floss Caddis Pupae
How to tie Easdon’s Blindside Midge
In this week’s episode of Tying Tuesdays, watch as Brady ties Easdon’s Blindside Midge! “I recently saw this pattern in … Continue reading How to tie Easdon’s Blindside Midge
How to tie an Extended Body Midge
In this week’s episode of Tying Tuesdays, watch as Max ties an Extended Body Midge! “This is a pretty sweet … Continue reading How to tie an Extended Body Midge
How to tie The Challenged Biot Emerger
How to tie The Challenged Biot Emerger In this week’s episode of Tying Tuesdays, watch as Brady Laher ties the … Continue reading How to tie The Challenged Biot Emerger
How to tie The Steelhead Candy Intruder
How to tie The Steelhead Candy Intruder The Steelhead Candy Intruder is one nasty swing fly. If you are getting … Continue reading How to tie The Steelhead Candy Intruder
How to tie The Three Dollar Dip
How to tie The Three Dollar Dip If you are fishing the Madison River in Montana and need a go-to … Continue reading How to tie The Three Dollar Dip
How to tie flies for Euro Nymphing
There are many factors to consider when tying your own flies. When it comes to flies for European nymphing, there’s … Continue reading How to tie flies for Euro Nymphing
Fall Streamer Tactics | Fly Fishing & Floating in Colorado
We have an exciting announcement; First and foremost, we’ve just launched a brand new Streamer Fishing Category on the website. … Continue reading Fall Streamer Tactics | Fly Fishing & Floating in Colorado
How to tie The Bubble Gut
How to tie The Bubble Gut Created by Umpqua Feather Merchants signature tyer Scott Voyles, the Bubble Gut Midge is … Continue reading How to tie The Bubble Gut
How to tie the Jigged RS3
How to tie the Jigged RS3 This fly will change your euro nymphing game. When in doubt on fly selection, … Continue reading How to tie the Jigged RS3
How to tie the Mayhem Midge
How to tie the Mayhem Midge I am not sure who created this fly, but this is a lethal little … Continue reading How to tie the Mayhem Midge
Firehole Bugband Prince Nymph
How to tie the Firehole Bugband Prince Nymph Prince nymphs are around for a reason. They work! The purple prince … Continue reading Firehole Bugband Prince Nymph
How to tie the Charlie Boy Hopper
How to tie the Charlie Boy Hopper Charlie Craven sure can build a fly. The Charlie Boy Hopper is no … Continue reading How to tie the Charlie Boy Hopper
How to tie Higas SOS
How to tie Higas SOS Higa’s SOS was created by guide Spencer Higa as an all-around Baetis imitation. The SOS … Continue reading How to tie Higas SOS
How to tie the Radiation Baetis
How to tie the Radiation Baetis Created by Umpqua Signature tyer Shea Gunkel, The Radiation Baetis may replace any nymph … Continue reading How to tie the Radiation Baetis
How to tie the Puterbaugh Caddis
How to tie the Puterbaugh Caddis Elk Hair caddis flies are great, they float well and are useful in a … Continue reading How to tie the Puterbaugh Caddis
How to tie the Hippie Stomper
How to tie the Hippie Stomper The Hippie Stomper (AKA Holo Humpy) is a summer time favorite. Created by Andrew … Continue reading How to tie the Hippie Stomper
How to tie the Massacre Midge
How to tie the Massacre Midge I’m pretty confident that this fly will work anywhere in the world. Fish it … Continue reading How to tie the Massacre Midge
Father’s Day Gift Guide
For a lot of us, our dads are the ones who got us into fishing. And I don’t know about … Continue reading Father’s Day Gift Guide
John Barr’s Damsel Nymph
How to tie the Damsel Nymph Summer time and Damsel flies. What a time to be out on a belly … Continue reading John Barr’s Damsel Nymph
Reece’s Glo Worm
How to tie the Glo Worm The Glo Worm created by Bob Reece, an Umpqua Feather Merchant fly designer is … Continue reading Reece’s Glo Worm
How to tie the Double Dip Ice Cream Cone
Why fish one meal when you can fish two?! This fly is for stillwater trout that have a big appetite. … Continue reading How to tie the Double Dip Ice Cream Cone
How to tie the Electric Caddis
How to tie the Electric Caddis 365 days out of the year Caddis flies are available to trout in our … Continue reading How to tie the Electric Caddis
How to tie the Flux Capacitor
How to tie the Flux Capacitor The Flux Capacitor was created by Juan Ramirez. Juan has many patterns in the … Continue reading How to tie the Flux Capacitor
How to tie a simple Jujubee Midge
How to tie a simple Jujubee Midge Charlie Cravens Jujubee Midge is a wonderful pattern that fish love. Tying these … Continue reading How to tie a simple Jujubee Midge
Learn How To Tie the FL CDL Nymph
How To Tie the FL CDL Nymph My Fluorescent CDL Nymph (FL CDL Nymph) was created to offer a realistic … Continue reading Learn How To Tie the FL CDL Nymph
The Elk Hair Caddis
Elk Hair Caddis The Elk Hair Caddis, do you need another dry fly?! Well maybe if you are targeting smaller … Continue reading The Elk Hair Caddis
How to Boost Your Success on Great Lakes Tributaries
Steelhead; everyone wants to catch one. Thousands of anglers make the pilgrimage every year to the tributaries of the Great … Continue reading How to Boost Your Success on Great Lakes Tributaries
Things I learned My First Year Fly Fishing
Full trout-sparency? I thought I would NOT enjoy fly fishing. All I knew about it was it was something older … Continue reading Things I learned My First Year Fly Fishing
How to tie the Hot Butt Sally
Hot Butt Sally Mid-summer is always a great time to be fishing, especially when the Yellow Sallies are on the … Continue reading How to tie the Hot Butt Sally
Learn How to tie the Smoke Jumper
The Smoke Jumper Fish be jumping like they are getting smoked out, all because you have a Smoke Jumper fly … Continue reading Learn How to tie the Smoke Jumper
How To Tie The Po Boy | Red Fish Fly
The Po Boy Po boy- the name came naturally as everyday on the water we would bring a Shrimp Po’ boy along for lunch … Continue reading How To Tie The Po Boy | Red Fish Fly
How to Tie the Resting Caddis with Alec Gerbec
The Resting Caddis The Resting Caddis is a pretty simple name that directly correlates to its profile on the water. … Continue reading How to Tie the Resting Caddis with Alec Gerbec
How to tie a Euro Fly | Buckskin
The Buckskin Jig While most people prefer a slim bodied Buckskin, (AKA Chamois Caddis) this chunky Euro Style Buckskin version … Continue reading How to tie a Euro Fly | Buckskin
How to choose the best beginner fly-tying vise
The other day, I was minding my own business (sort of) in my local fly shop, when someone asked the … Continue reading How to choose the best beginner fly-tying vise
How to tie the EP Mantis Shrimp
The EP Mantis Shrimp The EP Mantis Shrimp is a must have fly on the flats. Bonefish, Baby Tarpon, Permit, … Continue reading How to tie the EP Mantis Shrimp
How to tie a Euro Fly: The Frenchie
The Frenchie Maybe one of the most well know euro style flies, the Frenchie developed its popularity for good reason. … Continue reading How to tie a Euro Fly: The Frenchie
How to tie Euro Flies: The Thread Frenchie
Thread Frenchie The Thread Frenchie, a take on the classic Frenchie a very well-known Euro style fly is a great … Continue reading How to tie Euro Flies: The Thread Frenchie
Patagonia Swiftcurrent Expedition Waders Review
Having switched from a different brand, I had no previous experience with Patagonia wading gear. After some rugged days on … Continue reading Patagonia Swiftcurrent Expedition Waders Review
How to tie the Two Bit Midge
The Two Bit Midge is yet another excellent pattern created by Umpqua tyer Charlie Craven. This fly was designed to … Continue reading How to tie the Two Bit Midge
How to tie the Mayers Mini Leech
Mayers Mini Leech Created by Landon Mayer, (Colorado guide and royalty tyer for Umpqua Feather Merchants) the Mayers Mini Leech … Continue reading How to tie the Mayers Mini Leech
How to tie the Vis-A-Dun Dry Fly
The Vis-A-Dun John Barr’s Vis-A-Dun is a simple update to the Comparadun/Sparkledun fly patterns to help make it ride a … Continue reading How to tie the Vis-A-Dun Dry Fly
How to tie the WD-50
WD-50 The WD-50 is the improved WD-40, not that the WD-40 needed much improvement. This pattern has a little added … Continue reading How to tie the WD-50
How To Tie The Micro Mayfly
We all love the days of emerging Mayflies and dry fly fishing. However, when the mayflies aren’t in full swing … Continue reading How To Tie The Micro Mayfly
How to tie the Neon Nightmare
The Neon Nightmare The Neon Nightmare is a pattern created by Umpqua tyer Matt McCannel. The Neon Nightmare is an … Continue reading How to tie the Neon Nightmare
The Mighty Midge
The Mighty Midge This is a great pattern for picky trout. Developed by Umpqua tier Matt McCannel. This fly gets … Continue reading The Mighty Midge
Waterworks-Lamson 2020 Fly Reel Lineup Preview & Overview
The Waterworks-Lamson 2020 Lineup is almost here! With revamped reels and slick new improvements, this latest lineup of reels is sure to make a statement on the water. Below we’ll go over each individual reel and all of their main specs, along with what new changes have been made to their configurations.
Waterworks-Lamson will be releasing the reels in phases, so stay tuned to our website and this timetable chart at the bottom of this blog post for the latest updates.
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Philly Cheese Crane
Come check out our new blog and video! This video will teach you how to tie a super easy and effective still water pattern and will help you catch more fish! Continue reading Philly Cheese Crane
Evil Wizard
Come check out our new blog and video! This video will teach you how to tie a super easy and effective still water pattern and will help you catch more fish! Continue reading Evil Wizard
Sweetmeat Caddis Deep
Come check out our new blog and video! This video will teach you how to tie a super easy and effective still water pattern and will help you catch more fish! Continue reading Sweetmeat Caddis Deep
Rio Bandito
Come check out our new blog and video! This video will teach you how to tie a super easy and effective still water pattern and will help you catch more fish! Continue reading Rio Bandito
Backwood Beginnings
By Braxton Batey The early morning haze, the hum of insects, and the sound of running water stimulate my senses. … Continue reading Backwood Beginnings
CDC Spent Spinner
Come check out our new blog and video! This video will teach you how to tie a super easy and effective still water pattern and will help you catch more fish! Continue reading CDC Spent Spinner
Tungstone
Come check out our new blog and video! This video will teach you how to tie a super easy and effective still water pattern and will help you catch more fish! Continue reading Tungstone
Red Ass Soft Hackle
Come check out our new blog and video! This video will teach you how to tie a super easy and effective still water pattern and will help you catch more fish! Continue reading Red Ass Soft Hackle
THE MAKING OF A SAN JUAN LEGEND (or “A Little Dab’ll Do Ya”)
By Larry Gallegos My wonderful wife Claudia first tried fly fishing on a trip we made to Aztec, New Mexico. … Continue reading THE MAKING OF A SAN JUAN LEGEND (or “A Little Dab’ll Do Ya”)
Bloody Mari
Come check out our new blog and video! This video will teach you how to tie a super easy and effective still water pattern and will help you catch more fish! Continue reading Bloody Mari