Learn Fly Tying, Catch More Fish, and Explore Life in the Philippines Province!
Welcome! I’m Matt, a fly fishing guide and commercial fly tier with 25+ years of experience, now living in the Philippines. From Alaska to provincial rivers, I create hand-tied flies that catch fish—and show you how to tie and fish them too.
▶️ On this channel:
🔹 Fly tying tutorials for trout, bass, carp, and more
🔹 Fishing adventures in rivers, streams, and tropical waters
🔹 Gear tips, reviews, and DIY fly tying hacks
🔹 Life in the Philippines through an angler’s eyes
🎯 Who it’s for: Fly anglers and fly tiers looking to improve, expats and travelers curious about Philippine life, and DIY-minded anglers seeking gear hacks.
🪝 Why subscribe: Learn fly tying and fly fishing techniques, explore unique rivers and scenery, and join a community of anglers chasing fish and adventure.
🎣 Love fly tying, fly fishing, and life off the beaten path? Subscribe and hit the bell to join the adventure!
The Fly Guy-TFG Flies
🌑🎣 The CB Popper — Midnight Edition!
Built for bass in low-light conditions, from cloudy days to nighttime topwater action! Its ultra-durable head pushes serious water, even in smaller sizes. 💥
🔥 Tying demo and full recipe coming soon! Fishing footage coming Summer 2027!
🛒🎣 Not a fly tyer? You’ll be able to get your own CB Poppers starting March 2027!
🌐 tfgflies.com/
#FlyTying #BassPopper #TopwaterFishing #BassFlies #FlyFishing #FoamPopperFly #TFGFlies
2 days ago | [YT] | 9
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The Fly Guy-TFG Flies
🎣 The Dub Minnow Extended — A Simple, Effective, Fish-Catching Fly!
This bass version features a slightly larger hook and longer ostrich tail. A simple, guide-style pattern built to catch fish!
🔥 Tying demo is coming soon and the tying recipe is linked below! Fishing footage coming Spring 2027!
🛒🎣 Not a fly tyer? You’ll be able to get your own Dub Minnows starting March 2027!
🧵 Dub Minnow Extended Tying Recipe — tfgflies.com/b/dub-minnow-extended-white-and-red-t…
🌐 tfgflies.com/
#FlyTying #FlyFishing #SmallmouthBass #BassFlies #FlyTyingJunkie #StreamerFishing #TFGFlies
6 days ago | [YT] | 13
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The Fly Guy-TFG Flies
This is a fly I always have on hand when fishing creek smallmouth. 🎣
I use the Drop Craw as both a drop-shot and drifting pattern. It fishes great under an indicator, and it can also be retrieved or hopped on a drop-shot rig modified for the fly rod.
Versatile, effective, and it catches just about anything that eats craws. 🦞
More on this fly coming soon, including tying and fishing footage!
🌐 Website: tfgflies.com/
#FlyTying #BassFlies #FlyFishing #SmallmouthBass #FlyFishingLife #TheFlyGuy
3 weeks ago | [YT] | 31
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The Fly Guy-TFG Flies
🎣 The Stop N Drop Bass Worm.
Purple is one of my favorite colors for bass, and the Stop N Drop Bass Worm is my fly-tied take on a classic bass worm.
Designed to be fished drop-shot style, this fly has a unique action and a compact profile that makes it a great option for largemouth bass.
Fishing footage, the tying recipe, tying demo, and more are coming soon! 👀
Stay tuned for the full breakdown of this bass-catching pattern.
🌐 Website: tfgflies.com/
#BassFlies #FlyFishing #FlyTying #DropShot #BassFlyFishing #TheFlyGuy
1 month ago | [YT] | 11
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The Fly Guy-TFG Flies
Gracie and I got back from Hong Kong last week, but unfortunately, I got really sick the afternoon before we flew home. I’ve been dealing with an upper respiratory infection for the past week and, for a while there, barely had a voice!
I’m finally starting to bounce back and get caught up with life, so I’ll be posting some new videos this week.
Stay tuned! 🪶
#HongKong #FlyTying #FlyFishing #Update #TheFlyGuy
1 month ago | [YT] | 13
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The Fly Guy-TFG Flies
I’ve been busy at the vise getting ready for my return to the USA 🇺🇸. Here are a few bass streamers that are going to get plenty of river time in 2027! 🎣
I’ll be sharing plenty more fly tying and fly fishing content along the way, including tying demos, fishing footage, new patterns, and more.
What bass flies are you carrying in your box right now? 👇
#FlyFishing #BassFlyFishing #FlyTying #BassFlies #FlyFishingFlies
2 months ago | [YT] | 24
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The Fly Guy-TFG Flies
Some more pics from my latest run of buggers! 🎣
This bugger features a twisted body and is a great pattern for spring bass and crappie. It can be fished year-round, but I’ve had my best results with it in the spring.
Tying recipe, tying demo, and fishing footage coming soon. Stay tuned! 👀
Check out more fly tying and fly fishing resources on my website 👉 www.tfgflies.com/
#WoollyBugger #FlyTying #FlyTyingJunkie #WoollyBuggers4Life #FlyFishing #FlyFishingAddict #FlyTyingPhotography #FlyTyingNation #TheFlyGuy
2 months ago | [YT] | 19
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The Fly Guy-TFG Flies
This little white Dub Bugger has caught smallmouth bass, trout, largemouth bass, and northern pike while fishing Ohio creeks. It's one of my go-to flies for spring and has earned a permanent spot in my fly box.
The tying demo and recipe will be posted soon on my website and YouTube channel. Stay tuned!
#FlyFishing #FlyTying #FlyTyingJunkie #WoollyBugger
#BassOnTheFly
2 months ago | [YT] | 13
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The Fly Guy-TFG Flies
Looking for your next fly to tie? 🪶 My newest fly tying demo is live! Thanks for watching and supporting the channel! 🪝
What fly do you want me to tie next? 🧵
#FlyTying #FlyFishing #TroutFlies #FlyTyingTutorial #FlyTyingForBeginners #FlyTyingAddict
3 months ago | [YT] | 5
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The Fly Guy-TFG Flies
The Double Bunny is a rabbit-strip streamer used for trout, bass, and other predatory fish.
Learn about this pattern and where it performs best. Link below 👇
Feathers & Fins Blog/Double Bunny — tfgflies.com/blog/feathers-and-fins/the-double-bun…
#FlyFishing #StreamerFishing #DoubleBunny #FlyTying #BassFlies
#FlyFishingTips #TFGFlies
3 months ago | [YT] | 14
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