The Fly Guy

10/15/2025

🇵🇭 Cast off, mission on! The Red Horse journey is just getting started — let’s go! 💪

🎥 Watch here: https://youtu.be/Sbu_u_OmwSg

First steps after my Achilles injury — and it feels amazing! 💪Walking again in the Philippine province 🇵🇭A Red Horse mission to celebrate recovery and lif...

10/14/2025

🪶 Mini leeches just made it into my trout box! These were a blast to tie — nice change working on smaller patterns.

Explore the tying recipes at tfgflies.com and check out Episode 1 of my Fly Box Rebuild on YouTube! 🪝

🧵 Tying Recipes: https://tfgflies.com/collection/free-recipes
▶️ Ep. 1 Trout Fly Box Rebuild: https://youtu.be/nH77ASFWvGA

10/12/2025

🔥 Just dropped: Episode 1 of my “Trout Fly Box Rebuild” series on the channel! I'm rebuilding my trout fly box from scratch — here’s how I’m starting it off!

Watch the first episode 👉 https://youtu.be/nH77ASFWvGA

🧵 Tying Recipes: Olive Mini Ice Leech, Black Mini Leech, & Brown Mini Bunny Leech-https://tfgflies.com/collection/free-recipes🛒 HCS #10 Hook: https://amzn....

10/10/2025

After 2 long months in a cast, freedom never felt so good! 🙌

🎥 Watch the cast come off 👉https://youtube.com/shorts/mfYcyZadkJg

After two months in a cast, it’s finally coming off! 🦶 Watch the moment my Achilles tendon tear recovery takes a big step forward. ...

10/04/2025

🎣 New Series Alert! I’m rebuilding my trout fly box from the ground up — and showing every step, every fly pattern, every tip. 🪶

Watch the announcement video here 👉 https://youtu.be/_-QPF3mlcGE

Let’s tie, learn, and fish together — drop a comment with your favorite trout fly!

Website 🌐 https://www.tfgflies.com/

I’m starting a brand-new series: Rebuilding my trout fly box from the ground up. Every step of the way, I’ll break down fly patterns, explain why they earn a...

10/02/2025

Olive Ice Leeches are tied and ready for the water! Sometimes simplicity is best and these flies fish great just about anywhere.

🎥 Tying recipe, step-by-step demo, and more are on the way—stay tuned!

Website 🌐 https://www.tfgflies.com/

10/01/2025

Angles on the Mud Walker carp fly. This carp fly has evolved over the years to match the foods and conditions of marsh carp I love chasing. Wherever dragonfly nymphs or other large aquatic insects are on the menu, the Mud Walker gets it done. 💥

🎥 Tying recipe, step-by-step demo, and more are on the way—stay tuned!

👉 What’s your go-to fly for carp in marsh environments? Drop it in the comments!

Website 🌐 https://www.tfgflies.com/

09/29/2025

🔥 New Tying Recipe Drop! 🔥
Say hello to the Lil Dynamite—a wet fly that truly lives up to its name. Compact, durable, and versatile, this pattern is a favorite of mine for trout, panfish, and even carp. 💥

I put together a free tying recipe so you can tie your own. Check it out here ⬇️
👉 https://tfgflies.com/b/lil-dynamite-tying-recipe

09/28/2025

Had a blast at the vise the other evening tying up a few of these! 🎣 This one’s called Lil Dynamite—a versatile wet fly I love fishing for trout, panfish, and even carp. 💥 The tying recipe and demo are coming soon, so stay tuned!

Website 🌐 https://www.tfgflies.com/

09/27/2025

🎣 New Video! Carp Crawler Fly for Smallmouth Bass + Quick Tip.
See why this crayfish pattern doubles as a smallmouth killer. Don’t miss this quick tip! 👇

👉 Watch here: https://youtu.be/Tci0Fo5G1Cw

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The Carp Crawler was designed for carp, but it’s also one of my best flies for smallmouth bass. With its lifelike legs, subtle movement, and durable build, t...

09/21/2025

🎣 Unleash the Power of The Craw Jig! 🦞

Looking to up your smallmouth game? The Craw Jig is a must-have in your fly box. Crafted with a realistic crayfish profile, lifelike claw action, and a durable marbled head, this fly is designed to mimic the natural movement of crayfish in the water.

Perfect for creek and river smallmouth bass, The Craw Jig's weighted design ensures it bounces along rocky bottoms, enticing even the most cautious fish.

Get The Craw Jig tying recipe 👉https://tfgflies.com/b/the-craw-jig-fly-tying-recipe

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09/18/2025

Container garden update time! 🪴 The cucumbers are out of control, and I had to share the progress.

Watch the full short here 👇
👉 https://youtube.com/shorts/AsQF1F54kzY

Quick update from my container garden here in the Philippines 🇵🇭. The cucumbers are taking off like crazy, and I’m excited to share the progress! 🌱 ...