Tying Flies - Proportions February 18, 2022I've taught a lot of people to tie flies, and whether they are brand new tiers or even fairly experienced, one of the biggest troubles I see and hear about...
Legendary Fly Tier February 15, 2022Legendary Fly Tier Bob Quigley was clearly one of the most influential tiers of an entire generation. His trout and steelhead patterns, and his tying style, have been copied and...
Using CDC For Nymphs February 15, 2022By now, we're all pretty familiar with the use of cul-de-canard (CDC) on dry flies and emerger patterns. This magical, nondescript feather is found near the preening gland of a...
The Care & Feeding of Marabou February 15, 2022It is often assumed that I, as a fly shop owner and all-around big-shot fly tier guy, get preferential treatment by suppliers, and receive only the highest grade materials for...
Finishing Flies Using Permanent Waterproof Markers February 15, 2022Fly tying, when done well, is often referred to as an art—so it comes as no surprise to me that so many good tiers are also great artists. Dave Whitlock,...
Craven's Speed Bench Fly Tying February 15, 2022As a longtime commercial fly tier, I'm used to people marveling about how fast I am at fly tying. Truth is, short of an emergency deadline, or a late night...
