Charlie Craven's guest appearances

Charlie Craven

The Itinerant Angler Podcast

Wet Fly Swing Fly Fishing Podcast

The Wadeoutthere Fly Fishing Podcast

Yvon Chouinard

Marshall Cutchin

Davy Wotton

Joel Doub

John Gierach

Jim Klug

Nick Lyons

Tom Bie

Kelly Galloup

Tom Whiting

Derek DeYoung

Colin McKeown

Jen Ripple

Phil Monahan

Steve Moore

OwlTail

In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Charlie Craven from Arvada, Colorado.  Charlie started tying and selling flies as a child in Colorado, where he later guided on the South Platte River.  He went on to become a longtime commercial fly tyer and signature tyer for Umpqua Feather Merchants.  He has created numerous videos, books, and articles about fly tying, and runs his own fly shop, Charlie’s Fly Box, fulfilling his childhood dream to make a living doing what he loves: tying, teaching, and fishing.  We discuss fly fishing Colorado’s front range, fly tying materials and how to make every thread wrap count on the vise.You can follow Charlie and check out all his amazing resources at his fly shop:Charlie's Fly BoxOr visit Charlie's instructional fly tying YouTube channel:Charlie's Fly BoxCharlie's books and article on thread:Charlie Craven's Basic Fly Tying.  Modern Techniques for Flies That Catch FishCharlie's Fly Box: Signature Flies for Fresh and SaltwaterTying Nymphs: Essential Flies and Techniques for the Top PatternsTying Streamers: Essential Flies and Techniques for the Top PatternsThread; A Tangled MessFor more fly fishing stories, lessons learned, and artwork check out my blog and online gallery at:https://wadeoutthere.com/

In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Charlie Craven from Arvada, Colorado.  Charlie started tying and selling flies as a child in Colorado, where he later guided on the South Platte River.  He went on to become a longtime commercial fly tyer and signature tyer for Umpqua Feather Merchants.  He has created numerous videos, books, and articles about fly tying, and runs his own fly shop, Charlie’s Fly Box, fulfilling his childhood dream to make a living doing what he loves: tying, teaching, and fishing.  We discuss fly fishing Colorado’s front range, fly tying materials and how to make every thread wrap count on the vise. You can follow Charlie and check out all his amazing resources at his fly shop: <a href="https://charliesflybox.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Charlie's Fly Box</a>Or visit Charlie's instructional fly tying YouTube channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/CharliesFlyBox/featured" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Charlie's Fly Box</a> Charlie's books and article on thread: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Charlie-Cravens-Basic-Fly-Tying/dp/0979346029/ref=asc_df_0979346029/?tag=hyprod-20&amp;linkCode=df0&amp;hvadid=312168443438&amp;hvpos=&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvrand=111779384421093246&amp;hvpone=&amp;hvptwo=&amp;hvqmt=&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvdvcmdl=&amp;hvlocint=&amp;hvlocphy=9029711&amp;hvtargid=pla-569167543371&amp;psc=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Charlie Craven's Basic Fly Tying.  Modern Techniques for Flies That Catch Fish </a><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Charlies-Fly-Box-Signature-Flies/dp/0811719650/ref=asc_df_0811719650/?tag=hyprod-20&amp;linkCode=df0&amp;hvadid=312149988622&amp;hvpos=&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvrand=17829001978019513808&amp;hvpone=&amp;hvptwo=&amp;hvqmt=&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvdvcmdl=&amp;hvlocint=&amp;hvlocphy=9029711&amp;hvtargid=pla-496352517052&amp;psc=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Charlie's Fly Box: Signature Flies for Fresh and Saltwater </a><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Tying-Nymphs-Essential-Techniques-Patterns/dp/1934753351/ref=asc_df_1934753351/?tag=hyprod-20&amp;linkCode=df0&amp;hvadid=312168443438&amp;hvpos=&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvrand=17829001978019513808&amp;hvpone=&amp;hvptwo=&amp;hvqmt=&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvdvcmdl=&amp;hvlocint=&amp;hvlocphy=9029711&amp;hvtargid=pla-453360627039&amp;psc=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tying Nymphs: Essential Flies and Techniques for the Top Patterns </a><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Tying-Streamers-Essential-Techniques-Patterns/dp/0811739392" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tying Streamers: Essential Flies and Techniques for the Top Patterns </a> <a href="https://charliesflybox.com/blogs/archived-fly-tying-articles/thread-a-tangled-mess" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Thread; A Tangled Mess</a> For more fly fishing stories, lessons learned, and artwork check out my blog and online gallery at: <a href="https://wadeoutthere.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://wadeoutthere.com/</a>

WOT 115:  Colorado's Front Range,  Fly Tying Materials, and Making Every Thread Wrap Count with Charlie Craven

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/125 Charlie Craven from Charlie's Fly Box breaks down a perspective of tying flies for a living.  He describes what it takes to make an original pattern and what it means to become a signature fly tyer. We also here about his fly tying class and the book he wrote that many consider the ultimate guide for beginner fly tyers.  Find out which is the number 1 selling pattern in the box an what he always has handy heading out on the river.  Show Notes with Charlie Craven (Updated links and time stamps: https://wetflyswing.com/125) Rocky Mountain Anglers was one of the main fly shops that helped Charlie understand the process of running a fly shop. I noted the Bruce Chard episode and the hotspot that Denver Colorado is in North America. Charlie is a signature tyer with Umpqua.  Charlie clarifies how the royalties works in the business. Rainey Riding was on the podcast in episode 114 and talked about patents and trademarking. Craven's Two Bit Hooker is a trademarked fly pattern. We talk about the RS2 pattern and how little material is needed for a small fly. The Dyna King Pro vice is the same vice that he has used for over 20 years. I noted the Pat Cohen episode from RU Superly.   Tiemco is Charlie's favorite hook and the 100SP-BL is the hook he uses for a brassie. Charlie Craven's Basic Fly Tying Book is a killer resource. The parachute adams is their number 1 seller. We talked about the Humpy and how it was the first and favorite patterns for Charlie.  He wouldn't go fish without a humpy.  Here's a video for the humpy. The missing link comes up again.  This is one of Mike Mercer's great pattern.  You can listen to the podcast with Mike Mercer here. We talk about the Mole Fly and new versions that are out there now. The new cdc multi clamp tool that has been going like hotcakes at the fly shop. Nature's Spirit has the best deer hair.  Hareline, Wapsi and other big suppliers are where Charlie gets most of his tying products. Here's the Kelly Galloup Podcast where we talked about the porn name flies including the Two Bit Hooker. The Morning Wood Special is another great name for a fly. We talk about the Norm Woods Special who was a longtime guide on the Deschutes. Jack Dennis and Jack's book were influences for Charlie.  Here's a quick Jack Dennis video. Nikon D70 and a 40 mm macro lens are the gear Charlie uses to put together his great pics on Instagram. Keep an eye out for the Tying Streamers: Essential Flies and Techniques for the Top Patterns which has been the big project for Charlie.  You can find Charlie at Charlie's Fly Box Inc.    Top 10 Fly Tying Tips Make every wrap count and see how little dubbing you can get away with on a fly. If you are into fly fishing then buy the best vice you can at the start. Vice, Scissors, Bobbin and Whip finisher are basic tools If spinning hair, use a much bigger clump of hair than you think. use 1/2 the dubbing you think is needed. Make every wrap count - no extra wraps Wrap tight so the hook begins to bend Don't leave without a humpy or parachute adams For the humpy - Build the wings first on the pattern. Have a reason for making an original pattern   Resources Noted in the Show Charlie Craven's Basic Fly Tying Book The Nikon D70  Tying Streamers: Essential Flies and Techniques for the Top Patterns  Videos Noted in the Show The parachute adam video  The Mole Fly  Podcasts Noted in this Episode Bruce Chard Podcast:  Mike Mercer Podcast:  Kelly Galloup Podcast:  Charlie Craven breaks out some killer fly tying tips with a focus on those getting started.  Find out how he chooses good materials and how to know what junk deer hair looks like.  Charlie's been doing this for a long time so hope you enjoy the resource if you are new to it all. Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/125

Show Notes: <a href="https://wetflyswing.com/125" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://wetflyswing.com/125</a> Charlie Craven from Charlie's Fly Box breaks down a perspective of tying flies for a living.  He describes what it takes to make an original pattern and what it means to become a signature fly tyer. We also here about his fly tying class and the book he wrote that many consider the ultimate guide for beginner fly tyers.  Find out which is the number 1 selling pattern in the box an what he always has handy heading out on the river. Show Notes with Charlie Craven (Updated links and time stamps: <a href="https://wetflyswing.com/125" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://wetflyswing.com/125</a>) Rocky Mountain Anglers was one of the main fly shops that helped Charlie understand the process of running a fly shop. I noted the Bruce Chard episode and the hotspot that Denver Colorado is in North America. Charlie is a signature tyer with Umpqua.  Charlie clarifies how the royalties works in the business. Rainey Riding was on the podcast in episode 114 and talked about patents and trademarking. Craven's Two Bit Hooker is a trademarked fly pattern. We talk about the RS2 pattern and how little material is needed for a small fly. The Dyna King Pro vice is the same vice that he has used for over 20 years. I noted the Pat Cohen episode from RU Superly.   Tiemco is Charlie's favorite hook and the 100SP-BL is the hook he uses for a brassie. Charlie Craven's Basic Fly Tying Book is a killer resource. The parachute adams is their number 1 seller. We talked about the Humpy and how it was the first and favorite patterns for Charlie.  He wouldn't go fish without a humpy.  Here's a video for the humpy. The missing link comes up again.  This is one of Mike Mercer's great pattern.  You can listen to the podcast with Mike Mercer here. We talk about the Mole Fly and new versions that are out there now. The new cdc multi clamp tool that has been going like hotcakes at the fly shop. Nature's Spirit has the best deer hair.  Hareline, Wapsi and other big suppliers are where Charlie gets most of his tying products. Here's the Kelly Galloup Podcast where we talked about the porn name flies including the Two Bit Hooker. The Morning Wood Special is another great name for a fly. We talk about the Norm Woods Special who was a longtime guide on the Deschutes. Jack Dennis and Jack's book were influences for Charlie.  Here's a quick Jack Dennis video. Nikon D70 and a 40 mm macro lens are the gear Charlie uses to put together his great pics on Instagram. Keep an eye out for the Tying Streamers: Essential Flies and Techniques for the Top Patterns which has been the big project for Charlie. You can find Charlie at Charlie's Fly Box Inc. Top 10 Fly Tying Tips Make every wrap count and see how little dubbing you can get away with on a fly. If you are into fly fishing then buy the best vice you can at the start. Vice, Scissors, Bobbin and Whip finisher are basic tools If spinning hair, use a much bigger clump of hair than you think. use 1/2 the dubbing you think is needed. Make every wrap count - no extra wraps Wrap tight so the hook begins to bend Don't leave without a humpy or parachute adams For the humpy - Build the wings first on the pattern. Have a reason for making an original pattern Resources Noted in the Show Charlie Craven's Basic Fly Tying Book The Nikon D70 Tying Streamers: Essential Flies and Techniques for the Top Patterns Videos Noted in the Show The parachute adam video The Mole Fly Podcasts Noted in this Episode Bruce Chard Podcast: Mike Mercer Podcast: Kelly Galloup Podcast: Charlie Craven breaks out some killer fly tying tips with a focus on those getting started.  Find out how he chooses good materials and how to know what junk deer hair looks like.  Charlie's been doing this for a long time so hope you enjoy the resource if you are new to it all. Show Notes: <a href="https://wetflyswing.com/125" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://wetflyswing.com/125</a>

WFS 125 - Beginner Fly Tying with Charlie Craven - Charlies Fly Box, Fly Tying Class, Tiny Flies, Brassie

Master fly tyer and shop owner Charlie Craven discusses the little differences that separate commercial fly tyers from hobbyists.

Mastering the Art with Charlie Craven - Ssn. 10, Ep. 11