Fly Tying

Download our handy fly tying thread comparison chart to know exactly what thread to use on what fly.

An interview with Barry Ord Clarke, aka The Feather Bender, author of 'The Feather Benders Advanced Fly Tying Techniques'to talk about the unpredictability of sea trout, why fly tying still matters in a digital world, and what drives him to keep innovating in a craft that’s already centuries old.

Not all hooks are created equal—and the right one can make or break your fly. In this guide, we break down essential hook models from Mustad, Tiemco, and Umpqua to help you build a smart, versatile collection that covers everything from size 26 midges to saltwater streamers.

Saltwater fly-tying 101: Read on for fly tying materials, techniques and the preferred flies for toothy saltwater predators like bluefish and bonito.

Find out what you need to tie all the flies in the Fly Fishers International (FFI)’s Saltwater Fly Tying Skills Award Program .

When it comes to nymphs, weight matters. A well-placed bead gets your fly into the strike zone fast—where th...

A look at some shortcuts, efficiencies and fly tying hacks that actually work. There comes a time in every ...

Selecting the right hook size is a crucial step in fly tying and fly fishing success. The size and shape of ...

Beads not only add weight to help your fly sink but also enhance its appearance and realism. Once you unders...

Keeping your fly tying materials organized isn’t just about tidiness—it’s about efficiency and making the mo...

By Joe Dellaria (with input from Joel Dellaria) It all started with a simple question. A friend of mine had ...

Some things in fly tying just belong together—like bucktail and a classic Clouser Minnow. Woolly Buggers wou...