This week, we’re featuring an absolute standout — a passionate young angler who volunteers and teaches with Denver Trout Unlimited, a guide for Trout Trickers, and someone who ties some seriously wicked bugs. Say hello to the one and only… Copland! Today he is in the studio for the first time to craft up a super buggy little hopper pattern that he has been crafting together for some time. He took some inspiration from some great terrestrials out there and put some time in at the vise and came up with this fish crusher. Continue reading How To Tie: Copland’s Hopper

Welcome to Talk & Tie Tuesday with Kyle – The Man, The Myth, Our Bearded Legend! We’re continuing our special Fly Tying March: Talk & Tie Q&A Sessions this week with none other than Kyle – AvidMax Store Manager, dedicated fly tyer, and one hell of an angler. He’s in the studio to talk shop and tie up one of his favorite patterns: the Zucchini Chironomid! Continue reading How To Tie: Zucchini Chironomid

This week, Tyler is back in the studio, bringing the heat with a user-requested classic—the TJ Hooker. Just like the hard-hitting 1982 police drama, this fly means business—working the water like a city cop on a mission, flashing its moves and stirring up trouble for those picky trout. By smashing together the seductive flow of marabou with the undeniable action of Pat’s Rubber Legs, you get a juicy, tantalizing, and downright irresistible pattern. Continue reading How To Tie: TJ Hooker

Welcome back to Tying Tuesday, fly junkies!

This week, our guy Tyler is in the studio, working his magic on a sizzling, super sexy, and highly requested fly straight from the YouTube streets—the Holo Midge! This little gem has been absolutely wrecking fish on the tailwaters, especially in those tiny, ninja-sized versions. Continue reading How To Tie: Holo Midge

Welcome back to Tying Tuesday, my fellow fly fanatics! This week, the one and only Kyle—the man, the myth, the AvidMax Streamer King—is back in his creative den, cranking out some pike-slaying masterpieces. He stumbled upon the killer High Low Fly pattern from Nordic Anglers and, man, it was love at first sight. Not only did he fall head over heels, but he also went full beast mode, whipping up not one but possibly two of these epic creations using bags full of top-notch materials. Continue reading How To Tie: High Low Fly

Welcome back to Tying Tuesday! This week, Kyle is in the studio crafting an absolute pike-magnet—the Ripple Bleak from ODM Flies. This lil’ donkey is pure seduction in the water, draped in layers of rippling Ice Fiber that shimmer, undulate, and tease with every strip. Its silky, hypnotic body wiggles like a dream, triggering savage eats from the biggest toothy predators. Continue reading How To Tie: Ripple Bleak | ODM Flies

Welcome back to Tying Tuesday! This week, Kyle the Jolly Giant is back in the studio crafting one of our favorite flies – the Jack Daniels nymph! This thing fits all the needs of fly anglers – buggy, naughty, just a little bit flashy – and super smooth just like it’s namesake. Continue reading How To Tie: Jack Daniels Nymph