My Flies - Michael Olesen

Fly Tying Recipes

Discover a variety of fly tying recipes – The Luna Mayfly, Cdc & Hare Vulgata, and many more.

See picture illustrations and follow along the easy to read step-by-step instructions. Grab a cup of coffee and lean back, as we together explore a variety of original flies from the heart of Denmark.

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Step By Step Instructions

Detailed descriptions of the steps in tying the fly.

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Picture Illustrations

High-quality images of the process to see how it’s done.

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Easy To Understand

Easy to understand in a readable step-by-step format.

Fly Tying Recipes

My Flies Step-by-Step

Once the flies are conceived, tied, and adjusted to perfection, it’s a great joy to share them with others. Here you’ll find some of my fly recipes, accompanied by step-by-step images and descriptions.

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Explore The Flies In Action

How are the flies faring in the local river?

Read more about how the flies are tested.

In Michael's own words

Making of The Luna Mayfly

Hook: Maruto D21BL #8 (substitute: any long shank dry fly hook)
Thread: Brown waxed thread, Semperfli  #12/0
Tail: Moose mane or body hair
Body: Hends Booby eyes 5 mm, yellow or white
Wing: 2 selected CDC feathers, grey or brown
Hackle: Coq de Leon, medium Pardo (spotted grey)
Thorax: CDC dubbing, black

All Michael Olesen's

Fly Tying Recipes

Danica Dun

Tying Guide: How to tie Michael Olesen’s Danica Dun Hook: Maruto d21 size 10 Thread: Classic Waxed 12/0 from Semperfli, primrose for the abdomen and

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Foam Foil Sedge Tying Recipe Step 19

Foam Foil Sedge

Tying Guide: How to tie Michael Olesen’s Foam Foil Sedge Hook: Maruto d21 size 10 or 8 Thread: Semperfli Waxed 12/0 Rust Body/abdomen: Rust-colored Kapok

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No Hackle Yellow May

Tying Guide: How to tie Michael Olesen’s No Hackle Yellow May Hook: Dry fly hook, fine wire size 12 Thread: Semperfli Nano Silk 12/0 White

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Chenille Danica Nymph

Fly Fishing and Insect Exploration & Fly Tying Recipe Chenille Danica Nymph Fly design and flies of all kinds is “stealing” my time, and I

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Footprint F-Fly

Tying Guide: How to tie Michael Olesen’s Footprint F-Fly Hook: Dry fly hook with fine wire, size 18-12 as needed Thread: 12/0 Black, I use

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Danica Emerger

Tying Guide: How to tie Michael Olesen’s Danica Emerger Hook: Maruto d21 size 8 Thread: Waxed 12/0 tan, Semperfli Weight: Lead free wire 0,5 mm

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