Here is my version of the Golden Demon. This was my steelhead tying mentor's (Al Brunell) favorite fly. Al owned a flyshop in Gold Beach Oregon called … [Read more...]
No-name – Kumihimo Spey Fly
I am getting ready for the Fly Tying Rendezvous that is in Portland tomorrow. I have been tying a few kumihimo flies in preparation. Here is one of … [Read more...]
Midnight Spey – Kumihimo Woven Body
I am getting ready for the IFFF Fly Fishing Fair in Bend Oregon. I will be demonstrating my kumihimo woven bodies. Here is one I did this weekend … [Read more...]
Kumihimo Green Butt Skunk
After doing the Green Butt Skunk variations I wanted to do a woven body variation. Hook: Dave McNeese #2 Tag: Silver Tinsel Tail: Golden Pheasant … [Read more...]
Woven Stoneflies
Here are two woven stoneflies photos that my Dad took. Check out some of his other work here - … [Read more...]
Max Canyon Kumihimo Variation
Here is a Max Canyon inspired fly. It is done with a kumihimo woven body. There are 4 strands each of orange, light orange, brown, and black for a … [Read more...]
Woven Golden Stonefly
Here is a woven stonefly I tied this weekend. I learned to tie woven body flies 19 years ago from a tyer named Joe Ayer. Woven bodies are one of my … [Read more...]
Golden Demon Kumihimo Variation
This is a Golden Demon Variation using a weaving technique called Kumihimo. It is tied on a Dave McNeese hook. The body consists of gold tinsel and 4 … [Read more...]
Borden Special Kumihimo Variation
This is my version of the Borden Special. This is the Show fly this year for the NW Fly Fishing and Fly Tying Expo that is held in Oregon every year. … [Read more...]
Kumihimo Braided Steelhead Flies
Here are two more braided steelhead flies using a technique call Kumihimo. One is a variation of a Rogue Red Ant and the other is a free style fly. … [Read more...]