Olsen's Blowtorch Nymph

Learn to tie Olsen's Blowtorch nymph with master fly tier Charlie Craven. A simple but effective nymph with a Czech pedigree. Devin is a member of Fly Fishing Team USA and author of the book "Tactical Fly Fishing: Lessons Learned from Competition for All Anglers (Stackpole Books 2019).

[@jimmyjamesl6605]

I've watched a lot of fly tying vids and this is one of the best. You go through this fly in perfect detail with a flow that is easy to follow. Plus, one can't dispute how effective this fly is in the water. I"m a dedicated Euro Nympher and this is one of my favorite point flies. Thank you!

[@Browninglover1]

I loved the trick for applying the UV cement.

[@donaldburleyson3099]

This is hands down one of the most effective nymph patterns there is, in my opinion! I tie them anywhere from a size ten down to an 18 and they catch fish. I've caught lots and lots of trout on this pattern and even caught carp on a size 10. I'm not sure what it is about this pattern but I've caught fish on this when nothing else would work. As always I enjoy your channel!

[@steveyates1136]

The resin trick for the collar was worth the price of admission

[@bodhi974]

Applying resin to the thread was a great touch, have to incorporate that into my tying. Thanks for the content!

[@3for5spotshooter]

Clever uv trick to get the glue in place. Magic!!

[@tocayofishing6538]

Great thanks for sharing

[@schmoonkie]

Nicely done Charlie. I like what you did managing the hackle. I make my own bodkins using bamboo chopsticks and a thin needles ( a trick I learned from Rim Chung ). Instead of head cement I use a small drop of Super Glue on the tip of my bodkin to make sure the thread doesn't come undone.

[@johnshand6176]

A Nice tie of a very effective pattern.Thanks from down-under in NZ and stay safe Charlie in these difficult times.

[@fishlipflycollective142]

it is a great weapon to have in your box...I like to use it as my point fly when running two

[@glennpayne9103]

Nice fly...

[@russellogden8071]

I was going to tie up some blow torches and noticed your earlier vidios use black peacock ice dub ,but your latest uses hares ear.....witch one is recommended ,or just tie some up both ways

[@andrzejsienkowski8962]

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