News & More from J. Stockard

Fly-tying is an art, a craft, and for many of us, a meditative practice. And it all starts at the bench—a pl...

I'm Brian Smith, and I'm from Stanley, Virginia, which is a tiny town of about 2000 people, nestled in the Shenandoah Valley. I usually fish the Hawksbill Creek or Shenandoah river, and I target everything from trout to smallmouth.

The Kona fly fishing hook selection is designed to meet the most popular needs of most fly tyers. They are high quality hooks that should please many fly fishers. They are sturdy hooks with very sharp points.

We would like to welcome our new Pro Tyer, Jeff Rowley! Jeff Rowley ...

At J. Stockard Fly Fishing, we're all about you and your passion for fly tying. We understand that when it c...

Hareline developed the Foamanizer system to help you organize your fly tying bench. Made of light-weight foam, the Foamanizer has several modules designed to hold and organize your fly ting beads, fly hooks, tools, tying thread, resins and glues. It comes in multiple sizes and configurations to fit any modest-sized fly tying bench or a huge custom bench one as well!

We now have Ewing Fly Tying Hackle in stock at J.Stockard Fly Fishing! We have a variety of beautiful capes, feathers, and patches from Ewing that are sure to make beautiful flies. Many colors are available, so be sure to check them out.

The Housatonic River, a top fly fishing destination that runs right through our hometown of Kent, CT, was recently designated as "Wild and Scenic."

By: Paul Beel, J. Stockard Pro Tyer Team Leader: Interview with Paulie Shurtleff, Springville UT, You can fi...

Guest Blogger: Paul Beel, FrankenFly I figured it was time to write about the hooks I use in the bulk of my ...

Who is J. Stockard? Joel Stockard is the grandfather of one of our founders. Born in Texas, Joel was a life-long outdoorsman who loved fly tying, fly fishing, collecting old fishing rods and tackle and building birch bark furniture.