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Fly Tying

Top Trout Flies for Fall Fly Fishing: Selection and Techniques

May 12, 2023November 9, 2022 by Jamie Melvin
Best Trout Flies For Fall Fly Fishing

Before the winter months, the trout move into deeper pools and start feeding hard … Read more

Categories Fly Patterns

Discount Fly Tying Materials – Making Fly Tying Affordable

May 12, 2023June 15, 2022 by Jamie Melvin
making fly tying affordable

This article isn’t going to change that myth, but if you follow our advice on … Read more

Categories Fly Tying

The Ultimate Guide to Redfish Flies: Selection and Techniques

May 12, 2023April 9, 2022 by Kyle Knight
best flies for redfish

The Redfish may not be as explosive and visual as the Tarpon or as … Read more

Categories Fly Patterns

Winter Dry Fly Patterns: A Comprehensive Guide for Fly Fishers

May 12, 2023December 22, 2021 by Jamie Melvin
Proven Winter Dry Fly Patterns

Winter fly fishing, what do you think of when you hear these words? For … Read more

Categories Fly Patterns

The Ultimate Guide to Winter Trout Flies: Selection and Techniques

May 12, 2023December 2, 2021 by Ben Kepka
best winter trout flies

The warmer waters from spring-fed rivers and tailwaters mean that winter trout remain active … Read more

Categories Fly Patterns

How to Tie a Pheasant Tail Nymph: A Step-by-Step Guide

May 11, 2023December 1, 2021 by Kyle Knight
pheasant tail nymph

The Pheasant Tail is probably one of the most iconic nymph fly patterns ever … Read more

Categories Fly Patterns

Top Midge Patterns for Fly Fishing: Tips and Techniques

May 12, 2023November 26, 2021 by Jamie Melvin
Midge Patterns Fly Fishing

The midge pattern is a fly that all anglers should have in their fly … Read more

Categories Fly Patterns

The 5 Best Fly Tying Scissors in 2023 – Buyers Guide

May 11, 2023November 18, 2021 by Ben Kepka
best fly tying scissors

I’ve had one of the scissors on this list for just over 2 years … Read more

Categories Accessories, Fly Tying

How to Fish a Wooly Bugger: A Comprehensive Guide for Fly Fishing Enthusiasts

May 12, 2023October 28, 2021 by Jamie Melvin
how to fish a wooly bugger

Woolly buggers are one of the most versatile flies in fly fishing. You can … Read more

Categories Fly Patterns

How to Tie a Gurgler Fly: Step-by-Step Guide and Materials

May 12, 2023October 27, 2021 by Kyle Knight
how to tie a gurgler fly

The gurgler fly is a versatile foam fly pattern that will catch any species … Read more

Categories Fly Patterns

How to Tie a Marabou Jig: Step-by-Step Guide and Materials List

May 12, 2023October 18, 2021 by Kyle Knight
How to tie a Marabou Jig

The marabou jig or jig bugger is often referred to as a hybrid of … Read more

Categories Fly Patterns

How to Tie a Black Stonefly Nymph: Step-by-Step Guide (with Pictures)

May 12, 2023October 15, 2021 by Kyle Knight
How To Tie A Black Stonefly Nymph

The early black stonefly nymph is a classic fly fishing nymph pattern that imitates … Read more

Categories Fly Patterns

How to Tie a Royal Coachman Fly: A Step-by-Step Guide

May 10, 2023September 16, 2021 by Kyle Knight
how to tie a royal coachman fly

Dating back to the 1830s, the Royal Coachman Fly has been around for almost … Read more

Categories Fly Patterns

How to Tie a Copper John: Step-by-Step Guide for Fly Fishing Enthusiasts

May 12, 2023September 15, 2021 by Kyle Knight
how to tie a copper john

The copper john is probably one of the most popular modern-day fly creations. First … Read more

Categories Fly Patterns

How to Tie a Zebra Midge: Step-by-Step Guide for Fly Fishing Beginners

May 12, 2023September 14, 2021 by Kyle Knight
how to tie a zebra midge

Designed and tied to imitate midge larvae and the emerging pupa. Many traditional nymph … Read more

Categories Fly Patterns

The Wooly Bugger: A Versatile Fly for All Anglers

May 11, 2023July 4, 2021 by Kyle Knight
How to tie the wooly bugger

The Wooly Bugger is probably one of the most well-known flies in the fly … Read more

Categories Fly Patterns

The San Juan Worm – Fly Tying Guide

May 16, 2023July 1, 2021 by Kyle Knight
How to tie a San Juan worm

The San Juan worm is one of those flies that will always be at … Read more

Categories Fly Patterns

How to Tie a Royal Wulff: Step-by-Step Guide for Fly Fishers

May 11, 2023July 1, 2021 by Kyle Knight
How to tie a Royal Wulff fly

Lee Wulff is probably one of the most famous fly fishing personalities of our … Read more

Categories Fly Patterns

How to Tie a Damselfly Nymph: Step-by-Step Guide and Materials List

May 11, 2023July 1, 2021 by Kyle Knight
how to tie a damselfly nymph

A Damselfly nymph is mainly found in the slower-moving waters of large pools in … Read more

Categories Fly Patterns

The Elk Hair Caddis – Fly Tying Guide

May 11, 2023June 29, 2021 by Kyle Knight
How to Tie Elk Hair Caddis

The Elk hair caddis is one of the oldest and most popular dry flies … Read more

Categories Fly Patterns

Fly Fishing for Salmon: Selection and Techniques for Best Flies

May 12, 2023May 17, 2021 by Jamie Melvin
best salmon flies

There is a lot to learn and get right to be successful in fly … Read more

Categories Fly Patterns

How to Fly Fish with a Mop Fly: Guide and Tips

May 12, 2023May 17, 2021 by Jamie Melvin
What Is A Mop Fly And How To Fly Fish With It?

When it comes to fly fishing, you can never have enough flies in your … Read more

Categories Fly Patterns

Where To Find The Cheapest Flies

May 12, 2023May 6, 2021 by Jamie Melvin
where to find cheapest flies

Buying flies is a constant in fly fishing and knowing where to find the … Read more

Categories Fly Tying

The 6 Best Fly Tying Kits in 2023 – Buyers Guide

May 11, 2023March 30, 2021 by Ben Kepka
best fly fishing kit

Starting with a fly tying kit is the easiest way to get up and … Read more

Categories Accessories, Fly Tying

The 5 Best Hackle Pliers in 2023 – Buyers Guide

May 11, 2023January 27, 2021 by Ben Kepka
best hackle pliers

Having a good pair of hackle pliers is like having an extra hand. You … Read more

Categories Accessories, Fly Tying

The 5 Best Fly Tying Hooks in 2023 – Buyers Guide

May 11, 2023January 26, 2021 by Ben Kepka
best fly tying hooks

I’ve been tying flys for over 15 years now and have been through a … Read more

Categories Accessories, Fly Tying

The 6 Best Whip Finish Tool in 2023 – Buyers Guide

May 11, 2023January 19, 2021 by Ben Kepka
best whip finishing tool

A fly tying whip finish tool is a special tool designed to help you … Read more

Categories Accessories, Fly Tying

The 7 Best Fly Tying Threads in 2023 – Buyers Guide

May 11, 2023January 15, 2021 by Ben Kepka
best fly tying thread

A lot of newbie fly tyers will look at the thread last, thinking it … Read more

Categories Accessories, Fly Tying

The 9 Best Fly Tying Bobbins in 2023 – Buyers Guide

May 11, 2023January 14, 2021 by Ben Kepka
best fly tying bobbin

Catching a fish on a fly that you’ve tied yourself is one of those … Read more

Categories Accessories, Fly Tying

The 10 Best Streamer Fly Boxes in 2023 – Buyers Guide

May 16, 2023August 15, 2020 by Ben Kepka
best streamer fly box

If you’re looking for advice to buy the right streamer fly box you’ve come … Read more

Categories Accessories

The 3 Best UV Resin Fly Tying in 2023 – Buyers Guide

May 11, 2023April 29, 2020 by Ben Kepka
best uv resin fly tying

Whether you’re new to tying your own flies for fly fishing or you’re an … Read more

Categories Accessories, Fly Tying

The 5 Best Fly Tying Lights in 2023 – Buyers Guide

May 11, 2023April 29, 2020 by Ben Kepka
best fly tying light

When you think about fly tying, you might get caught up in the details … Read more

Categories Accessories, Fly Tying

The 5 Best Fly Tying Magnifying Glasses in 2023 – Buyers Guide

May 11, 2023April 29, 2020 by Ben Kepka
best fly tying magnifying glass

If you’re anything like me, you love tying your own flies. But focusing on … Read more

Categories Accessories, Fly Tying

The 6 Best Fly Boxes in 2023 – Buyers Guide

May 11, 2023April 29, 2020 by Ben Kepka
best fly box for dry flies and nymphs

When it comes to choosing the best fly box, it can be confusing to … Read more

Categories Accessories

The 7 Best Fly Tying Vises in 2023 – Buyers Guide

May 11, 2023April 29, 2020 by Ben Kepka
Best Fly Tying Vises

After years of tying my own flies and late-night debates with the team, we … Read more

Categories Accessories, Fly Tying

How to Tie a Clouser Minnow: Step-by-Step Guide and Tips

May 11, 2023November 20, 2019 by Kyle Knight
How To Tie A Clouser Minnow Fly

Originally called the Clouser Deep Minnow and developed by Bob Clouser, a Royalton, Pennsylvania … Read more

Categories Fly Patterns

How to Tie a Parachute Adams: Step-by-Step Guide and Materials List

May 11, 2023September 16, 2019 by Kyle Knight
how to tie a Parachute Adams fly

The Parachute Adams is probably one of the most popular dry flies in fly … Read more

Categories Fly Patterns

The Muddler Minnow – Fly Tying Guide

May 16, 2023September 2, 2019 by Kyle Knight
how to tie the muddler minnow fly

The Muddler Minnow is one of those streamer patterns that should always be in … Read more

Categories Fly Patterns

Blue Winged Olive: Everything You Need to Know

May 11, 2023September 2, 2019 by Kyle Knight
How to tie a blue winged olive fly

The blue winged olive mayfly (Genus Baetis) is one of the most commonly found … Read more

Categories Fly Patterns

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