Fly Tying Information Videos by Charlie Craven

How To Whip Finish with Charlie Craven

In this video, Charlie Craven demonstrates how to use a Whip Finish Tool, Whip Finish by hand and make a half hitch! 


Understanding Dubbing Loops

 

Understanding Fly Tying Dubbing

Charlie sits down and teaches us everything he knows about dubbing.

SHOP ALL DUBBING


Understanding Fly Tying Thread

Charlie does a deep dive into fly tying threads and the advantages/differences between the all.  You can shop the threads mentioned in this video with the links below.

Magpie Thread

UTC 70

UTC 140

UTC 210

UTC 240

UNI 6/0

UNI 8/0

Danville 6/0

Danville 3/0 Monocord

Veevus 8/0

Veevus 14/0

Semperfli Nano Silk 24/0

Semperfli Nano Silk 18/0

Semperfli Nano Silk 12/0

Semperfli Nano Silk 6/0

Mono Thread

Kevlar Thread

 

Charlie Discusses Tailing Materials

Charlie sits down and talks tailing materials for Nymphs and Dry Flies.  Shop links to materials in the video can be found below.

India Hen Saddle

Whiting CDL Hen Saddle

Whiting CDL Rooster Soft Hackle

Whiting CDL Euro Tailing Packs

Hungarian Partridge

Ringneck Pheasant Tail

CDL Rooster Tailing Packs

Whiting CDL Rooster Saddle

Spade Hackle Tailing Packs

Whiting Spade Hackle Tailing Packs

Mayfly Tails

Moose Hock and Moose Body Hair

 

Understanding Fly Tying Hooks

In this video, Charlie Craven walks you through everything you need to know about fly tying hooks! From different hook sizes, shapes and specific uses, you’ll learn how to pick the perfect hook for your fly fishing needs. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced fly tyer, understanding the variety of hooks is key to crafting the best flies for any situation. 

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Charlie Does A Deep Dive Into Fly Tying Glue & Resins

Charlie Does A Deep Dive Into Fly Tying Glue & Resins. Shop what you see in the video below!

SHOP ALL GLUE & RESIN

Gloss Coat & Head Cement Applicators

Empty Applicator Bottles

ZAP A GAP Brush

ZAP-GEL

ZAP-GOO

Hard As Hull

Solarez Bone Dry

Solarez Bone Dry Plus

Solarez Thin, Medium, Thick and Flex

Solarez Rechargeable Lamp

CFB Double Bodkin

 

Turkey and Goose Fly Tying Biots Explained

Charlie Craven does a deep dive into turkey and goose fly tying biots.

Shop Hackle Pliers Seen In This Video

Shop All Fly Tying Biots

 

Deer and Elk Hair Explained

Charlie talks everything hair in the video and the differences between all the types of fly tying hair.

Shop All Fly Tying Hair

Charlie's Basic Fly Tying Book

 

Charlie Talks Hen Saddles vs. Hen Capes

Charlie sits down and talks Hen Saddles/Capes.

SHOP ALL HEN SADDLES AND CAPES

 

Charlie Talks Fly Tying Scissors

Charlie sits down and talks about fly tying scissors. Links below to the Scissors shown in this video:

Dr Slick Razor Scissors

Tiemco Razor Scissors

Renomed FS3 Scissors

 

Zonker Tying Material Explained

 

The Difference Between Good Flies and Great Flies

Charlie sits down and Talks The Difference Between Tying Good Flies and Great Flies!

 

Charlie Craven's Tying Bench Tour

 

Charlie Talks Everything You Need To Start Tying Flies