Fly Tying

From late June through September, the most productive fly fishing bench is not the one stocked for hatches. ...

May is the month that converts trout anglers into bass anglers. Okay, not permanently — (at least, not every...

One material, five inshore species. How EP Fibers, 3-D Fibers, Minnow Fibers, Foxy Brush, and Gamechange Blend build the flies that work for stripers, bonefish, permit, redfish, and tarpon.

Dry fly sinking on the first cast? The problem is almost always at the vise. Here are the five most common hackle and tying mistakes that cause dry flies to sink — and how to fix each one

Hackle is the single most discussed material in dry fly tying — and also one of the most consistently misund...

A low-water solution, fully road-tested There are flies for high water. There are flies for ...

There are two kinds of spring fly anglers on the East Coast. The first kind watches the calendar, picks a da...

There is a particular kind of fly tyer — you've met them, maybe you are them — who owns approximately four h...

I am, by most measures, a saltwater guy. My fly boxes are full of bright, flashy things, articulated shanks ...

Dubbing Materials for Fly Tying: A Beginner's Checklist for Nymphs Starting fly tying as a beginner? Dubbing...

Guest Blogger:  Mary S. Kuss, Life-long avid angler, licensed PA fishing guide (retired), founder of the Del...

Discover essential dubbing tools for fly tying, from twisters to brushes. Our practical guide compares top options like Stonfo and Hareline for nymphs and streamers. Shop reliable tools at J. Stockard Fly Fishing for better blending and buggy profiles.