Riverhouse Fly Co

Created by Dennis Potter, the information you’ll find within this site has been developed and compiled during his 30+ years of fanatic fly tying. If you want to expand your repertoire of fly patterns and refine your tying techniques, bookmark this site.

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Fly Pattern Instructions –

Dennis Potter provides detailed, step-by-step instructions for several of his signature fly patterns. Additional patterns will be added on a regular basis, so check back often.

The Pathological Tier Blog –

In his blog, Dennis shares his ideas and experiences about fishing and rigging particular flies, as well as specific fly tying tips and techniques.

Events Calendar –

Check here for information about the shows, classes or seminars Dennis has scheduled. All group fly tying classes utilize the Close Up Video Tying Theater and most take place in the greater Midwest region.

Fly Tying DVDs –

Dennis currently offers four fly tying DVDs through the site’s store. Produced in high-definition, they are invaluable tools for learning to tie twelve of his most renowned patterns.

Dennis Potter has had the good fortune to spend many years fly fishing his home river, the famed “Holy Water” of Michigan’s AuSable in addition to many legendary waters of the American West. The flies he’s developed have been extensively fished, field tested and refined for productivity. His time-tested approach to fly tying emphasizes proportion, durability and most of all, technique.