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Fly Tying Video Series, Tutorials & Resources
Tying With The Pros was developed to help you gain a deep understanding of the top Musky & Predator fly patterns, tying techniques, tips, tricks & thought processes of some of the best fly anglers & tyers in the world.
Episode 1 - The River Pig, Tied by Adam Kornuth
On the first episode of the series, Musky Town owner Adam Kornuth (@akflies) ties the River Pig and shares everything that goes into one of his favorite patterns in Musky & Predator Fly Fishing.
Materials
Hook - Gamakatsu 60 Degree Jig Hook (Size 4/0 or 5/0)
Thread - Danville Flymaster+ (210 Denier), Veevus Power Thread, etc.
Bucktail - Musky Town Tails, Hareline Graded Tails, or Midwest Bucktails
Feathers - Whiting 6 to 10" Schlappen, Strung Schlappen, Saddles, etc.
Flash - Polarflash, Lateral Scale, Holographic Flashabou, Barred Flashabou, etc.
Eyes - Hareline Pseudo Eyes (XL), Double Pupil Eyes, etc.
Marabou - Hareline Extra Select Marabou
Adhesive - Hard As Hull, Loon UV Thin, Solarez, Loon Infiniti Light, etc.
Episode 2 - The Buford, Tied by Adam Kornuth
On episode 2, Musky Town owner Adam Kornuth (@akflies) ties the Buford and shares all on tying and fishing one of the iconic patterns in Musky on the Fly.
Materials
Hook - 6/0 Kona Big Game Carnivore (BGC), Ahrex PR330 or Ahrex TP610 (4/0 is about as small as we like to go on these)
Thread - Danville Flymaster+ (210 Denier), Veevus Power Thread, etc.
Bucktail - Musky Town Tails, Hareline Graded Tails, or Midwest Bucktails
Feathers - Whiting 6 to 10" Schlappen, Strung Schlappen, Saddles, etc.
Flash - Polarflash, Lateral Scale, Holographic Flashabou, Barred Flashabou, etc.
Adhesive/UV - Hard As Hull, Loon UV Thin, Solarez, Loon Infiniti Light, etc.
Episode 3 - The Smoker, Tied by John Cooper
On episode 3, under the radar Musky fly fishing guru John Cooper does a deep dive on how to tie & fish the Smoker, an articulated, rabbit strip-tailed pattern/platform proven to catch giants all over North America. Watch the first ever tutorial now!
Materials
Hook - 4/0 Kona Big Game Carnivore (BGC) or Ahrex PR330
Thread - Danville Flymaster+ (210 Denier), Veevus Power Thread, etc.
Bucktail - Musky Town Tails, Hareline Graded Tails, or Midwest Bucktails
Tail - Rabbit Strips (Regular, Barred, Tiger Barred, etc.)
Pectoral Fins - Saddle Feathers
Flash - Polarflash, Lateral Scale, Holographic Flashabou, Barred Flashabou, etc.
Adhesive/UV - Hard As Hull, Loon UV Thin, Solarez, Loon Infiniti Light, etc.
Additional Tools - Cohen's Sculpting or Dr. Slick Curved Scissors, MN Fly Tool, Protojawn
Episode 4 - The Hillbilly Deluxe, Tied by John Cooper
On this episode, Musky fly fishing guru John Cooper does a deep dive on how to tie the Hillbilly Deluxe, an articulated jig fly & evolution of the River Pig. Watch the first ever tutorial on a pattern/platform that has quickly become one of our favorites for catching Musky on the Fly!
Materials
Front Hook - 5/0 Gamakatsu 60 Degree Jig Hook
Shank - 28mm to 40mm Big Game Shank
Rear Hook (optional)- Gamakatsu 4/0 B10S Stinger
Thread - Danville Flymaster+ (210 Denier), Veevus Power Thread, etc.
Bucktail - Musky Town Tails, Hareline Graded Tails, or Midwest Bucktails
Feathers - Whiting 6 to 10" Schlappen, Strung Schlappen, Saddles, etc.
Flash - Polarflash, Lateral Scale, Holographic Flashabou, Barred Flashabou, etc.
Adhesive/UV - Hard As Hull, Loon UV Thin, Solarez, Loon Infiniti Light, etc.
Additional Tools - Protojawn
Episode 5 - The Yard Sale, Tied by Matt Grajewski
On one of our favorite episodes yet, Matt Grajewski breaks down how to tie & fish the Yard Sale. Part tying tutorial, part high-level strategy session, Matt & Adam can't help themselves but dive down the rabbit hole on everything from how to be successful searching new waters, to nuanced tactics for different types of fisheries & how to translate time at the vise to increased efficiency while fishing. This session is a must watch for any Musky fly angler!
Materials
Hooks - Gamakatsu Spinner Bait, Kona BGC, or Ahrex PR330 (6/0 front, 5/0 rear...smaller for other species)
Thread - Danville Flymaster+ (210 Denier), Veevus Power Thread, etc.
Bucktail - Musky Town Tails, Hareline Graded Tails, or Midwest Bucktails
Tail - American Rooster Saddles
Body - Flash n' Slinky
Wing - Extra Select Craft Fur
Additional Flash - Polarflash, Lateral Scale, Holographic Flashabou, Barred Flashabou, etc.
Articulation - Articulation Wire & Beads
Head - Laser Dub or Bruiser Blend
Eyes - Fish Skull Living Eyes (10 mm)
Adhesive/UV - Hard As Hull, Loctite Ultra Gel, Loon UV Thin, Solarez, Loon Infiniti Light, etc.
Additional Tools - Stonfo Comb Brush Tool
Episode 6 - The War Pig, Tied by Justin Hokanson
On Episode 6, Musky Town Pro Staffer Justin Hokanson ties the War Pig. Justin & Adam overcome heavy snow & internet challenges to talk fish stories with friends, how to safely handle a deep hooked musky, what goes into a proper release & more!
Materials
Rear Hook - 4/0 or 5/0 Stinger (Gamakatsu B10S, Ahrex PR320, TP610, etc. )
Front Shank - 40mm Big Game Shank
Thread - Danville Flymaster+ (210 Denier), Veevus Power Thread, Veevus 200 GSP, etc.
Flash - Holographic Flashabou
Bucktail - Musky Town Tails, Hareline Graded Tails, or Midwest Bucktails
Feathers - Saddles, Hen Saddles, etc.
Eyes - Sea Eyes & Living Eyes
Collar - EP Craft Fur Brush, Baitfish Emulator Flash, etc.
Adhesive/UV - Hard As Hull, Loon UV Thin, Solarez, Loon Infiniti Light, etc.
Additional Tools - MN Fly Tool, Protojawn
Episode 7 - The 747 (All Shanks), Tied by Adam Kornuth
On Episode 7, Adam Kornuth (@akflies) ties an all-shank evolution of the classic 747. This session is loaded with more tying & fishing intel to help you be more successful in your pursuit of Musky with a fly rod.
Materials
Shanks - 28 mm & 40 mm Chocklett Big Game Shanks (custom dropper shanks available upon request)
Split Rings - Musky Town Ultra Strength Split Rings
Hook - 6/0 Kona Big Game Hunter (BGH) for split ringed hooks to shanks.
For tying on hooks with a middle shank, 4/0 Gamakatsu B10S & 6/0 Kona BGC. For tying on hooks, you'll also want Articulation Wire.
Thread - Danville Flymaster+ (210 Denier), Veevus Power Thread, etc.
Bucktail - Musky Town Tails, Hareline Graded Tails, or Midwest Bucktails
Feathers - Strung Schlappen (Sorted), Whiting 6-10" Schlappen Bundles, Saddles, etc.
Flash - Lateral Scale, Polarflash, Holographic Flashabou, Barred Flashabou, etc.
Adhesive/UV - Hard As Hull, Loon UV Thin, Solarez, Loon Infiniti Light, etc.
Episode 8 - Bucktail Game Changer, Tied by Marlon Prince
On Episode 8, Musky Town Featured Guide Marlon Prince - of St. Johnny Sox in New Brunswick - shares how to tie and fish his Musky-sized bucktail version of Blane Chocklett's signature fly platform. This episode is packed with more high level tying & fishing intel to help you be more successful while fly fishing for Musky.
Materials
Shank - 40mm front and 28mm rear shanks
Thread - Danville Flymaster+ (210 Denier), Veevus Power Thread, etc.
Hook - 6/0 Kona Big Game Hunter (or your favorite treble)
Support Brush - Translucent Ice Chenille, Chocklett's Filler Flash or Body Tubing
Flash - Baitfish Emulator Flash
Bucktail - Musky Town Tails, Hareline Graded Tails or Midwest Bucktails
Feathers - Saddles, Hen Saddles, etc.
Adhesive/UV - Hard As Hull, Loon UV Thin, Solarez, Loon Infiniti Light, etc.
Additional Tools - MN Fly Tool, Protojawn
Episode 9 - Feather Game Changer, Tied by Morgan Eddy
On Episode 9, Morgan Eddy (@va_muddler) shares how to tie & fish his Express version of Blane Chocklett's Feather Game Changer. Whether you're targeting Smallies, Musky or another predator species, this episode is packed with more high level tying & fishing intel to help you be more successful at the vise & on the water.
Materials
Hardware - Rear #8 Ahrex NS172, to 15mm shank, to 20mm shank, to front #2 Ahrex SA274
Thread - 100 Denier Veevus GSP
Support Flash - Chocklett's Filler Flash or Translucent Ice Chenille
Feathers - Whiting American Rooster or 4B Hen Saddles
Eyes - Fish Skull Living Eyes
Adhesive/UV - Hard As Hull, Loon UV Thin, Solarez, Loon Infiniti Light, etc.
Episode 10 - Musky Fly Theory, with Joe Goodspeed
On Episode 10, Joe Goodspeed joins us for one of our favorite episodes yet, a master class on Musky fly tying (and fishing) theory. This session is loaded with years of hard-learned, high-level intel to help you be more successful in your pursuit of Musky on the fly.
Materials
Shank - 80mm Big Game Shank
Thread - Danville Flymaster+ (210 Denier), Veevus Power Thread, Veevus GSP, etc.
Head & Hot Spot - Spun Wool, Bruiser Blend, Laser Dub, etc.
Keel Weight - Channel Lead (Large) or XL Dumbbell Eyes
Flash - Baitfish Emulator Flash, Polarflash, Holographic Flashabou, etc.
Bucktail - Musky Town Tails, Hareline Graded Tails or Midwest Bucktails
Synthetic Body Material - Flash N' Slinky
Feathers - Saddles, Hen Saddles, etc.
Adhesive/UV - Marine Goop, Hard As Hull, Loon UV Thin, Solarez, Loon Infiniti Light, etc.
Hook - 6/0 Kona Big Game Hunter, 1/0 VMC 3X-Strong, X-Short Treble, or 3/0 VMC X-Strong Inline
Additional Tools - MN Fly Tool, Protojawn
Episode 11 - Deer Hair Diver & Popper, Tied by Derek Darst
On Episode 11, Derek Darst walks through tying & shaping the deer hair diver & popper. Derek ties thousands of these each year, so if you've had any interest in learning how to tie with deer hair, this is an excellent place to start. This episode is stacked & packed with helpful intel to help you tie two of the most effective patterns in bass fly fishing.
Materials
Hardware - Kona BGC Big Game Carnivore
Thread - Danville Flymaster+ & Veevus 200 GSP
Legs - Splayed Feathers (Rooster Saddle, Neck Saddle, Bugger Pack, etc.)
Flash - Holographic Flashabou & Peacock Herl
Body - Select Belly Hair
Eyes - Fish Skull Living Eyes
"Arms" - Loco Legs, Crusher Legs, Magnum Predator Legs, etc.
Adhesive/UV - Loon Water Based Head Cement (for stacks), Loctite Ultra Gel (for eyes) & Liquid Fusion (for coating)
Tools - Fugly Packer, MN Fly Tool w/ Packer, Loon Ergo Hair Packer, Curved Scissors, Cautery Tool, Large Sewing Needle or Leg Puller, Double Edge Razor Blades
Episode 12 - Deer Hair Fido, Tied by Ricky Evans
On Episode 12, Ricky Evans shares all on how to tie & fish Musky Town's Deer Hair Fido. Based on the well-known Zara Spook lure, this unique "walk the dog" topwater pattern first made its way into the fly fishing community thanks to Jeff Creamer. Ricky ties more of these than anyone else in our craft, so if you like to tie & fish topwater deer bugs, this episode is a must-watch.
Materials
Shank - 80mm Big Game Shank
Thread - Veevus 200 Denier GSP
Body - Select Belly Hair
Hook - 3/0 Kona Big Game Hunter (BGH) or Gamakatsu Octopus
Eyes - 8.5 MM Fish Skull Living Eyes
Adhesive/UV - Loctite Ultra Gel, Liquid Fusion, Loon Water Based Head Cement, Hard As Hull, Loon UV Thin, Solarez, Loon Infiniti Light, E6000, etc.
Bead(s) - 3/16" Tungsten
Tools - Fugly Packer, MN Fly Tool w/ Packer, Loon Ergo Hair Packer, Curved Scissors, Cautery Tool, Large Sewing Needle or Leg Puller, Double Edge Razor Blades
Episode 13 - Articulated Baitfish Diver, Tied by Pat Cohen
On Episode 13, Pat Cohen joins us for the season finale of Tying With The Pros. Pat is well known as the most innovative deer hair tyer in our craft & he shares all on tying an articulated baitfish version of the Dahlberg Diver. Whether you're just getting started with deer hair or are already an advanced tyer, you won't want to miss this one!
Materials
Hardware - Kona BGC Big Game Carnivore, Ahrex TP610, etc. (Size #2 Rear, Size #1 Front)
Thread - Danville Flymaster+ & Veevus 200 GSP
Tail - Cohen's Minnow Tail (Small)
Tail Support - Chocklett's Filler Flash
Body/Head - Select Belly Hair
Eyes - Fish Skull Living Eyes
Articulation - Articulation Wire & Hareline 3D Bead
Keel Weight - 3/16" Tungsten Bead
Adhesive/UV - Loon Water Based Head Cement (for stacks), Liquid Fusion (for coating), Zap-a-Gap, etc.
Tools - Fugly Packer, MN Fly Tool w/ Packer, Loon Ergo Hair Packer, Curved Scissors & Double Edge Razor Blades