Once mid-May rolls around, I change up my tandem rigs a little bit. Rather than use an egg pattern as the point fly, I prefer the simple but effective Walt’s Worm or Sexy Walt. And if I had to choose just one, I’d take the Sexy Walt tied on a jig-style hook with a silver […]
In the Fly Box: Walt’s Worm and the Sexy Walt Read More »
There are so many variations of Woolly Buggers available today that sometimes it’s hard to keep track. As new materials are developed and made available to fly tyers, I have no doubt that list will continue to grow. But regardless of what new buggers might be the latest rage, one that will always be
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Fly tying is a craft, and like any craft, you don’t start out an expert. It takes plenty of trial and error to improve your skills. And while most of us may never earn the title Master Tyer, there are a few things you can do today to become more proficient. Here are six
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The arrival of my first fly tying kit opened up a world of possibilities for me. Not only did I get to feel the joy associated with catching trout on flies that I had tied, but it allowed me to experiment with new creations, make modifications to old patterns and make them my own.
Fly Tying: Do’s and Don’ts of Getting Started Read More »
I think everyone probably has a Gold-Ribbed Hare’s Ear story. Here’s mine: I used to fish with an excellent spin-guy who’d never touched a fly rod but wanted to learn more about it. We met at a local stream one day and I tied on one of my personal innovations, which was really just
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Something I’ve come to enjoy about tying flies commercially is the occasional request for patterns not on my usual “set list.” For instance, there are always more Woolly Buggers and Hare’s Ear Nymphs to be tied, and this time of year, with steelhead season ramping up, I’ve handled more than my share of brightly-colored
