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Gordon Vanderpool

Gordon Vanderpool

Gordon began fly fishing as a teenager in southwestern Pennsylvania, where he was raised. He has snagged great catches from as far away as Nevada, California, and Belize. However, he and his wife decided to settle in western North Carolina, where they started Turning Stones. Gordon is a Certified Casting Instructor for the Federation of Fly Fishers and the  Southeastern Coach of the USA Youth Fly Fishing Team.

Wednesday, 19 October 2016 08:33

How To Tie a Split Case Pheasant Tail Nymph

The Split Case Pheasant Tail Nymph Is a great Sulphur or Blue Winged Olive imitation. This is a pattern that I always have several varitions of in my fly box. This is definitely a good fly pattern to know how to tie. I hope you enjoy it!

Thursday, 13 October 2016 08:29

How To Tie an Olive Wooly Bugger Jig

The Olive Wooly Bugger is a must fly for the box ! Another very simple fly to tie for the beginner fly tiers out there. The jig version is very versatile. You can jig it, tight line it, or swing and strip it like a streamer. It will catch fish any way you fish it! Enjoy the Olive Wooly Bugger Jig!

Tuesday, 11 October 2016 08:27

Tying Gordon's Turbo Tag Jig

The Turbo Tag Jig is a great attractor pattern that is always in my fly box! This pattern is a very easy fly pattern for a beginner to tie. I have fished this fly for several years and have had great success pretty much everywhere I've fished it. I hope you enjoy the Turbo Tag Jig!

Friday, 07 October 2016 08:23

Tying The Dirty Bone

The Dirty Bone in a very simple thread bodied may fly. This version is for Sulphurs. Another very basic fly pattern for a beginner to tie! Enjoy the Dirty Bone!

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