Swim Coach

The Swim Coach is a new jointed streamer fly from master fly tier Charlie Craven. It's beautiful, relatively easy to cast, it drives trout crazy, and there's a funny story behind the name you can read in the Oct-Nov-Dec 2019 issue of Fly Fisherman. The complete tying instructions are right here in this 35-minute seminar from master tier Charlie Craven.

[@kevinknight7638]

Always great tutorials! There are many excellent tyers In YT , IMO C Craven is the best, and I certainly appreciate the lack of music as you go through the pattern.

[@stevequinn9704]

Dont have the skills to tie this one up yet, but I learned several really cool tricks that I can't wait to try out on other stuff....Excellent pattern and excellent teaching, Charlie!

[@joeduca8582]

Awesome tutorial. No matter the pattern you always share great tips and techniques, thanks CC.

[@bryanhobbs2144]

Great looking fly, I like the scissor trick on the wire to elongate the back loop thanks

[@redshaftedflicker]

Fantastic tie. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and techniques!

[@mikekuczynski1552]

Great looking fly , easy enough to tie in the intruder style . Can’t wait to tie some up in this color combination in particular . As always Charlie does a great job narrating what he is doing and has the best video quality. Happy Trails :-)

[@philstevens6934]

A materials list at the start of the video would be very helpful. Thanks

[@davidhughes2622]

A very nice fly.🎣🤠👍 Have you used this for Bass or stripers?? Would it work with a 1/16 oz bullet weight up on the front hook? Thanks for your help on this fly. Looks like a winner to me!!! I'm going to tye this in white and gray. Good health for you and your's 🎣🤠 Dave Hughes.

[@chrisbukowski9434]

Always a great ty

[@fishbeelowme245]

Very cool

[@Belbivdevoe]

What is a substitute for the possum?

[@Belbivdevoe]

Charlie if I can't find Possom would attic fox work?

[@FlyFishermanMagazine]

We think you can, you might want to comb out the underfur a bit. Experiment, that's what makes it fun!

[@josephciavagliajr5323]

Who sells the American opossum. Cannot find it anywhere in colors.

[@nathancutler743]

I found some! It’s hard to find. Pro sport fisher American opossum. It’s not cheap but it has a great selection of colors