Return of the Devil Bug
Anglers are always chasing the magic fly or lure that will catch fish. Lots of fish. Or big fish. Or lots of big fish. The …
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The story of the Colonel Potter will get you hooked on the history of fly-fishing in South Africa
For close to 50 years, it remained the Potter family’s best-kept secret. A secret forged from a twist of a chicken feather, a couple of …
What’s this WWII era mystery fly?
One of the four fly patterns found in the vintage WWII era Fishing Survival Kits. It’s unknown what this pattern is called or if it …
The 2013 Santa fly (Clauser variant)
The holiday Clauser from the Art of Steve Cobb. Tied on a stainless steel hook, so as not to tarnish Santa’s reputation, the Santa fly …
Cast From the Past: Fly Tying Tools and Accessories
If fly fishing is the sporting activity with the most equipment associated with it, fly tying comes in a close second. Fly tiers are natural …
2021 Fly Tyer of the Year
What should it take to be named the Fly Tyer of the Year? Fly Tyer Magazine has announced their first Fly Tyer of the …
IKEA Fly Tying Board
A simple tying board for vise and tool attachment,
Fly Tying: Dolly Llama
From the good folks over at Deneki Outdoors. The Dolly Llama has taken over the Egg Sucking Leech as Alaska’s “all-around” fly pattern. This pattern …
TBT: DaVinci Surgical Robot Fly Tying
Circa 2010. Dr. Szlyk demonstrates the precision and dexterity of the DaVinci Surgical Robot by tying a delicate fly fishing lure small enough to fit …
Trouts Fly Fishing: Getting Started in Fly Tying Playlist
With a goal of making things as simple and approachable as possible, Trouts has rolled out a thirteen-part video playlist on getting started in fly …