Montana Fly Tying Secrets
…with Wayne Gravatt
About Wayne
Wayne Gravatt has been tying flies and fishing Montana waters for more than thirty years. He shares his his expertise and guidance on his popular fly-tying and fishing YouTube channel.
Came up with this one by just messing around one day. It;s names after a Jimi Hendrix song. Check it out! https://youtu.be/DsIUe83eqfM
Came up with this one by just messing around one day. It;s names after a Jimi Hendrix song. Check it out! https://youtu.be/DsIUe83eqfM
A throwback fly that's gaining popularity in western Montana as well as the fly-fishing community as a whole. An easy fly to create and a good option when fishing underneath the surface.
A throwback fly that's gaining popularity in western Montana as well as the fly-fishing community as a whole. An easy fly to create and a good option when fishing underneath the surface.
A very 'buggy' looking fly. Named for the guitar player Elvin Bishop, aka Pigboy Crabshaw. This fly can be tied in many different colors and works well up top.
A very 'buggy' looking fly. Named for the guitar player Elvin Bishop, aka Pigboy Crabshaw. This fly can be tied in many different colors and works well up top.
Tribute to the late Freddy Mercury. A favorite grasshopper pattern that is very visible, flats nicely and works well with a dropper. You can use it as a stimulator, too.
Tribute to the late Freddy Mercury. A favorite grasshopper pattern that is very visible, flats nicely and works well with a dropper. You can use it as a stimulator, too.
This video illustrates a few subtle differences between this fly and the traditional Glen Crayfish. We feel that this pattern has a better the profile in the water. Instead of pheasant tail, Wayne explains the use of Swiss Straw for the shell, which gives it a harder more realistic look. Thanks for watching....give 'em hell!
This video illustrates a few subtle differences between this fly and the traditional Glen Crayfish. We feel that this pattern has a better the profile in the water. Instead of pheasant tail, Wayne explains the use of Swiss Straw for the shell, which gives it a harder more realistic look. Thanks for watching....give 'em hell!
Named for a good friend. This fly works in rivers and lakes. It's an underrated pattern that catches lots of fish. This is hands-down the easiest way to tie a crayfish pattern. Give 'em Hell! Thanks for watching.
Named for a good friend. This fly works in rivers and lakes. It's an underrated pattern that catches lots of fish. This is hands-down the easiest way to tie a crayfish pattern. Give 'em Hell! Thanks for watching.
The Golden Stonefly Nymph, a fly you can fish in all seasons.
The Golden Stonefly Nymph, a fly you can fish in all seasons.
This Dry Fly is my #3 fish getter!
There is no wing, no brown hackle, no hair, no problem! I've had 100 fish days on the Big Hole River with this fly. You can also fish this with a nymph dropper like a Copper John or Rainbow Warrior. Give 'em Hell!
This Dry Fly is my #3 fish getter!
There is no wing, no brown hackle, no hair, no problem! I've had 100 fish days on the Big Hole River with this fly. You can also fish this with a nymph dropper like a Copper John or Rainbow Warrior. Give 'em Hell!
Learn more about dubbing in this special video from Montana Fly Master Wayne Gravatt. Wayne usually ties this fly on the bottom of a two nymph set up.
Learn more about dubbing in this special video from Montana Fly Master Wayne Gravatt. Wayne usually ties this fly on the bottom of a two nymph set up.
This video takes you step by step through the process of tying the famous (in Montana!) Jumping Jack Flash pattern. This fly doesn't necessarily try to copy a single bug or particular hatch, so use it dry or as a dropper. You'll LOVE the result. It's good for trout of all kinds and it's a relatively straight forward fly to create.
This video takes you step by step through the process of tying the famous (in Montana!) Jumping Jack Flash pattern. This fly doesn't necessarily try to copy a single bug or particular hatch, so use it dry or as a dropper. You'll LOVE the result. It's good for trout of all kinds and it's a relatively straight forward fly to create.
Ask Walter, this is one badass fly.
Ask Walter, this is one badass fly.
If you're not catching flies with this one, you must not be taking it out of your box.
If you're not catching flies with this one, you must not be taking it out of your box.
As guides became more reliant on foam bodies and rubber legs, Wayne accommodated them by creating this fly.
As guides became more reliant on foam bodies and rubber legs, Wayne accommodated them by creating this fly.