Thoughts on the Fly

J. Stockard's blog on fly tying and fly fishing

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Fly of the Month

holy grail caddis pupa

Holy Grail Caddis Pupa

Matt O'Neal
Old Grey Mare fly

Old Grey Mare Wet Fly Pattern - Fly of the Month

Matt O'Neal
Mega Beetle

Scott Sanchez's Mega Beetle Fly Pattern - Fly of the Month

Matt O'Neal
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Fly Tying - Patterns, Tutorials, Product Reviews & Advice, Tips & Tricks and More

Fly Tying Beads

Beginner Fly Tying: Matching Fly Hook and Bead Size

J. Stockard
fly fishing hook anatomy

Beginner Fly Tying: Understanding the Anatomy of a Fly Fishing Hook

J. Stockard
Anadromous Scissors

Anadromous Fly Company Fly Tying Scissors

John Satkowski
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Fly Fishing Life - Our Favorite Spots, Gear, and Tales & Lessons from the River

Wedge Flies

Why We Do It: Persevering in the Face of Fly Fishing Fails

John Satkowski
Truckee River

Fly Fishing Road Trip PART TWO: Clarity & Catharsis on the Truckee River

Michael Vorhis
brown trout

Fly Fishing Road Trip PART ONE: Where There’s Smoke...

Michael Vorhis
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News & More from J. Stockard - Industry News, Product Updates, Conversations with Our Team and Partners

foamanizer fly tying bench organizer

Foamanizer Fly Tying Desk Organizer

The Team @ J. Stockard
rooster cape

Ewing Fly Tying Hackle Now in Stock!

The Team @ J. Stockard
housatonic river cornwall bridge

In Our Backyard - The “Wild and Scenic” Housy

The Team @ J. Stockard
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Thoughts on the Fly | J. Stockard Fly Fishing's Blog

Welcome to Thoughts on the Fly, our fly tying blog! With stories and lessons from the fly tying bench, the river, and sometimes from life, we provide a little something for everyone. We're proud to present fly pattern instructions, fly tying tips and advice, vise, tool and materials reviews, and entertaining fly fishing stories from our community of expert fly tyers.