BugCrafters-fly tying fo everyone

Every so often we feature a new fly designed to catch fish and/or to demonsrate a fly tying technique. You can read about these flys here.


The Carey Special

The Carey Special has been around since 1925 when it was first tied by Colonel John Carey. This fly was recently featured in the Winter 2010 Fly Tyer magazine. It is easy to tie and only uses three materials in addition to a hook and tying thread. Read More.


Gold Rib Bead Thorax Hare's Ear Soft Hackle

Soft Hackle Flies have been around a long time. The body of the fly can be silk floss, dubbing of various animal fur, Pheasant Tail fibers, or Goose biots. The one thing they have in common is a collar of soft hackle fibers. Read More.


Gurgle Pop

The Gurgle Pop is a foam popper that is deadly on Bream and Bass. I have caught hundreds of Bass on this fly in the Boundary Waters.The fly is easy to tie. Read More.


Just A Bug

The Just a Bug is an easy to tie Bream fly. It only uses two matierials plus a hook and tying thread. Read More.