Quality dry fly hackle is one of the more expensive fly tying materials a fly tyer will purchase. Fly tyers have the option to buy dry fly hackle on either a saddle or cape, but which one to choose? Let’s go over the differences, and decide which is best for you. This post uses amazon … Read more
Wondering how to start fly tying? Well before you start learning how to tie flies, you’ll need the necessary tools. The list below outlines some of the most important tools for both new and experienced fly tyers. I’ll also go into some detail on how to use the fly tying tools listed here. This post … Read more
Previously, I talked about some great ideas for a Christmas gift for the fly fisher in your family. There’s a good chance that the fly angler in your family is also a fly tyer, is so here are some great gift ideas for the fly tyer on your Christmas list. It might be a good idea to … Read more
I remember as a kid seeing hundreds of flying ants at certain times in the summer. My grandmother called them pismires, which I thought was hilarious as a little kid (piss-mires). Fast forward twenty years and I suddenly find myself thinking about these pismires again, this time as a potential forage food for trout. There … Read more