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
🔥 New Blog Post: My Go-To Fly Box for Smallmouth Bass
A quick breakdown of the fly box I rely on and why it works.
👉 Read it here: www.tfgflies.com/blog/feathers-and-fins/my-go-to-f…
Original video linked below 👇
#flyfishing #bassflyfishing #smallmouthbass #flybox #flytying
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📩 Join The Fly Guy Crew Email List!
Sign up and get a FREE 15-minute fly tying consult — just for joining! 🪶
Whether you’re new to tying or want to level up your game, I’ve got tips and tricks to help you tie better, fish smarter, and have more fun.
👉 Sign up here → www.tfgflies.com/crew
Can’t wait to tie with you! 🤙
#flytying #flyfishinglife #flytyingtips #flyfishingaddict #theflyguy
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The Fly Guy-TFG Flies
Last week was a blur but my new camera FINALLY made it!
New footage is coming from the vise and lessons are now live. More updates are coming!
Learn with The Fly Guy 👉 www.tfgflies.com/learn-with-the-fly-guy
#FlyTying #FlyFishing #FlyTyingJunkie #FlyTyingForBeginners #FlyTyingTips
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Tie better Woolly Buggers — faster. 🪶
The Woolly Bugger Cheat Sheet Quick Guide breaks the pattern down simply and includes a common problems & fixes section to help clean up your flies and reduce frustration at the vise. Designed to improve results both at the vise and on the water.
✅ Perfect for beginners
✅ Improve tying efficiency
✅ Fish more confidently with a proven classic
Less guesswork. Better flies. More confidence.
👉 Grab the guide: tfgflies.com/b/woolly-bugger-cheat-sheet-quick-gui…
🎯 Tag a fly tyer who needs this!
#FlyFishing #FlyTying #WoollyBugger #FlyTyingJunkie #FlyTyingForBeginners
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Peace in the Philippines didn’t arrive all at once — and neither did its benefits. 🇵🇭
In this video, I share what settling here actually looked like, the slower changes that shaped my daily life, and why progress can feel delayed even when things are improving.
🎥 Watch here: https://youtu.be/hocDdK1RjVw
#Philippines #PeaceProcess #LifeInThePhilippines #ExpatLife #LivingAbroad
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🚨 Big Channel Update! ✍️
New fly tying lessons, woolly bugger cheat sheet, blog revisions, and what’s coming next for the channel — all in one video! 👇
🎥 Watch here: https://youtu.be/ajuHyQggVPs
#FlyTying #FlyFishing #FlyTyingForBeginners #FlyTyingtuTorial #FlyTyingJunkie
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The Fly Guy-TFG Flies
💪 Final stretch of recovery! I’m sharing my latest update on my Achilles tendon recovery and what finally worked as I hit the home stretch. Plus, I break down why travel medical insurance matters while living and healing in the Philippines 🇵🇭 🛡️
Check it out 👇
▶️ https://youtu.be/fwrDKOVLQ-s
#AchillesRecovery #TravelMedicalInsurance #Philippines #RecoveryJourney #TFGFlies
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🔥 New on the blog! 📝
I just shared some new fly tying inspiration over on Feathers & Fins. Lots of patterns, tips, and tricks that have been working for me—perfect for your next tying session. Would love to hear which one you’d try first!
🪶 Check out my blog, Feathers & Fins 👇 www.tfgflies.com/blog/feathers-and-fins
#FlyTying #FlyTyingJunkie #FlyFishingLife #FlyTyingTips #FlyFishing
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The Fly Guy-TFG Flies
🪶 Learn the best beginner fly — the one fly that catches fish just about anywhere! The Woolly Bugger is one of the most versatile flies you’ll ever fish. 🎣
▶️ Hit play and tie along: https://youtu.be/9e01IMN6s6s
#flyfishing #flytying #woollybugger #flytyingjunkie #flytyingforbeginners
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🔥 Hot off the press!
Simple, durable, deadly — the Creek Bugger Trout Version works magic in Maryland🎣
Video and blog post linked below 👇
Read the new blog post here 👉 tfgflies.com/blog/feathers-and-fins/woolly-bugger-…
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