The Fly Guy-TFG Flies

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

Seeing Molo Plaza like this hits different 🇵🇭
Iloilo City from the sky is something special.
More drone footage coming—subscribe.

#Iloilo #IloiloCity #MoloPlaza #Philippines #DroneFootage #AerialView

1 week ago | [YT] | 1

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Function 🤝 Fashion = flies that actually last. Watch this before your next tying session 👇

#flytying #flyfishing #flytyingtips #theflyguy #flytyingjunkie

1 month ago | [YT] | 1

The Fly Guy-TFG Flies

Life’s been a blur, but I’m back 💪
Check the update below for what’s next ⚡

#FlyTying #ChannelUpdate #FlyFishing #TheFlyGuy #FlyTyingJunkie

1 month ago | [YT] | 1

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What’s up, everybody! I hope you’re all doing well, tying some flies, and landing some fish! 🎣

I’m having a little trouble getting my newest video to process correctly, so it’s not live just yet. Once it’s fixed, I’ll post another update. Sorry for the delay—technology is awesome… until it isn’t! 💪💯

#flytying #flyfishing #technology #flytyingjunkie #newvideo

2 months ago | [YT] | 12

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New tying demo: Midnight J-Lo Bug 🖤

▶️ Watch here 👉 https://youtu.be/KMUZ2kQupN0

2 months ago | [YT] | 1

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The J-Lo Bug 🪶
A custom bass drop-shot fly built to get eaten. Simple. Effective.

Recipe and tying demo dropping this weekend. 💥

#flyfishing #flytying #bassflies
#flyfishingbass #bassonfly #flylife

2 months ago (edited) | [YT] | 9

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Hook, thread, Alaska trout! 🪶 Watch how The Flesh Wound comes to life — perfect for Southeast Alaska coastal streams 💯

Watch here 👉 https://youtu.be/FGPZHLwkIuw

#FlyTying #AlaskaFishing #StreamerFishing #FlyTyingTutorial #FlyTyingJunkie

2 months ago | [YT] | 2

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🔥 Small streams, big fish — make crayfish flies your secret weapon! 🦞 Dive into my latest tips and tricks now 👇

Master Crayfish Flies in Creeks – Smallmouth Fishing Tips + Tying Recipe: tfgflies.com/blog/feathers-and-fins/master-crayfis…

#FlyFishing #SmallmouthBass #CrayfishFlies #BassOnTheFly #CreekFishing

2 months ago | [YT] | 7

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🪶 New Fly Tying Video!

The San Woolly Wet Fly — quick, simple, and effective.

▶️ Watch here 👉 https://youtu.be/HGCQM-Jx_5E

#FlyTying #TroutFlies #TFGFlies #FlyTyingJunkie #FlyTyingForBeginners

2 months ago | [YT] | 1

The Fly Guy-TFG Flies

I’ve been on a bit of a bugger kick lately, restocking the trout box. This color combo really shines in waters where trout and smallmouth are both present. The pictured flies are sizes 4 and 8. The Sparrow Bugger is one of my go-to patterns and always earns a spot in the box. 🪶

🌐 Website: tfgflies.com/

#flytying #wollybugger #troutflies #smallmouthflies #flyfishing #TheFlyGuy

2 months ago | [YT] | 11