Last week I broke down the specific proportions needed when tying wet flies. To further this discussion, this week’s blog will take a closer look at the special characteristics incorporated with…
For the next few blogs I want to spend some time going over the concept of fly proportions and how these apply to what you intend to tie. The different fly categories (wet, dry, nymph and streamers)…
Whether you are a beginner fly tier or a seasoned veteran, creating smooth tapering dubbed bodies for flies can be difficult. Some tiers believe that the composition or look of their fly bodies are…
With the appearance of snow on the ground this weekend, fly tying season has officially kicked off. I am by no means a fair weather fly fisherman but the opportunities to get out on the water when…
Most people who tie flies spend an awful lot of time visiting their local fly shops or pouring over catalogues in search of material. For the most part, I'm no different.
But come autumn, I also try…
One of the most interesting and unique materials to ever grace a fly has to be the biot feather. This one-of-a-kind material is actually a single feather barb from the lead edge of a primary wing…
The stimulator fly is one of those fly tying patterns that does not necessarily denote a specific fly, but more an arrangement of patterns to use with differing color variations. The stimulator can…
Of all the different feathers used by fly tiers, the marabou feather has to be one of the most unique and useful materials to ever grace a hook. Marabou can be used on fly fishing flies in many…
From Alaska to Arkansas, the Egg Sucking Leech without doubt is one of the top producing streamer flies to ever come out of a vise. As good as the traditional Wooly Bugger has been to fly anglers the…
Of all the techniques involved in fly tying, spinning deer hair is one of the most challenging. Patterns that use this technique tend to be large and involved, often scaring away newly initiated…
A fly-tying kit is a good way for a beginner to get started.
If you have ever looked into learning to tie your own flies for fishing you probably have become disillusioned by the sheer number of…
Although is almost and endless number of materials that a creative tier can use to craft flies furs, feathers and synthetics will make up the bulk of materials that you will be using. These three…
