Materials for Tying Flies I intentionally use the word materials. Nearly anything can be used for tying flies. Heck one of my favorite “finds” for fly tying is the shiny tassels that fall off bike handle bar grips. You can break the materials down into some categories, I’ll touch on the major ones, but the […]
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Half Hitch The half hitch is a simple fast knot that is wrapped over itself. It doesn’t tighten well but is easy and moderately strong when head cement is used. Whip Finish Tool Is a knot that can be tightened and is stronger than a half hitch. The neat thing about a whip finish knot
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This is a list of the essential tools for tying flies. You can get many more gadgets. I recommend a couple of items as you proceed through the course. Video Review of the Basic Tools Fly Tying Vise The vise holds the hook allowing you to tie all kinds of fun stuff on it. Less
Every weekend has always been a prime time to get out and cast my line whenever I’m in Vermont. The state’s quiet and peaceful surroundings have made Vermont’s beautiful fishing destination my getaway whenever I’m stressed out or just want to get away from my busy schedule at work. In fact, I have caught some
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First, let’s cover some of the different terminology you’ll hear about hooks while tying flies. 1. Size The size of the hook is chosen based on the type of fly you’re tying. The most common fly hooks range from size 1 all the way up to size 32. The lower the number, the larger the
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I’ve been looking forward to writing this piece for a while because I believe Pennsylvania deserves a spot in every fly fisherman’s dreams. It’s a state with opportunities ranging from Great Lakes steelhead to wild, native, brook trout, and all the brown and rainbow trout you could ever want. This is a state that’s worth
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Whether you are looking for largemouth bass or trout, Pennsylvania’s several streams, rivers, reservoirs, and lakes have everything to offer. Anglers have known them to reward a trophy catch every year. The above statements seemed untrue until 2015, when I was in Portersville, PA. Generally, Portersville doesn’t have much to offer, but I did get
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Whether it’s ice fishing, saltwater fishing, or freshwater fishing, Alaska offers some of the best fishing opportunities on the planet. It has over 40% of the United States’ water, including over three million lakes and twelve thousand rivers. So, I can cast my line anywhere and catch one of the many species in Alaska. Therefore,
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Tennessee is a perfect destination for everyone who loves the outdoors; there is no shortage of outdoor activities. I have tried rock climbing and hiking the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, but what surprised me was their tranquil waters with exceptional fishing opportunities. I was lucky to catch some giant largemouth bass at the Barkley
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Wyoming is a dream destination for every angler, including me. It’s over 27,000 miles of streams and rivers, over 4,000 lakes, and a few reservoirs are home to over 22 fish species; therefore, Wyoming has always been one of my best states for catching trophy fish. The fact that it has thousands of water bodies
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