Julian Tapping

Julian Tapping

  • Joined: September 4, 2017
  • Articles: 295

Fly Fishing Leaders

Building a tapered leader

This article was originally from FlyfishUSA website (page now defunct). Note: The brands mentioned in this article are sold by FlyfishUSA.

Fly Fishing Leaders, their construction and formulae for trout, steelhead and salmon.

Understanding Fly Leaders

  • Accepted Principles of Leader Design
  • Building Your own Tapered Leader
  • Selecting Proper Materials
  • Knots
  • Leader Formulae

Having an understanding of leader material and a practised knowledge of reliable fishing knots is as important to the angler as knowing how to cast.[...]

Fly Tying Thread Comparison

This fly tying tutorial compares UTC, UNI, and Veevus threads for beginners. The video demonstrates each thread’s texture and application to a hook, highlighting their unique properties. Learn how different thread types impact fly tying techniques and results.

Fly Tying Thread Comparison UTC UNI and Veevus[...]

Building a Tapered Leader

“Today there are more choices than ever when it comes to tapered leaders and I think most people are content to use the manufactured, knot-less variety. But, as with fly tying, there’s a good bit of satisfaction and knowledge to be gained by building your own.[...]

Hendo’s Flea Fly

Hendo's Flea Fly

Hendo’s Flea Fly is a creation of our Club Patron Brian Henderson. Due to this fly being a new creation/interpretation there is only the folklore of fishing to back up the following pattern. It has been said that with this…

Dimensioning Leaders with LeaderCalc

LeaderCalc is an online tool that allows you to calculate the section lengths of your knotted leaders based on a large number of leader formulas including some of the best known and most popular leader designs available. The original version…

Tom Jones Fly

Tom Jones fly

A vintage Aussie pattern; hen rainbows have been known to throw their hotel room keys on stage when seen. A few changes to the original due to materials on hand – possum for black squirrel and rabbit for kangaroo in the wing.[...]

Sugar Cube Emerger

Sugar lump emerger

The Sugar Cube Emerger, or suspender buzzer, is a fairly easy fly to tie using only a few materials but it’s very effective, especially on still water trout. Materials Hook: Light weight curved hook like a Kamazan B100 or Tiemco…

Tying with Deer Hair

Tying with Deer Hair Part 1 - Tools

Part 1 – The Tools

A quick primer on the tools you’ll need if you want to start tying deer hair bugs for bass, pike and other predators. This video covers thread, essential tools and some optional extras. GSP Thread, heavy duty scissors, double edged razor blades, hair packers, leg pullers hair stackers, hot tip and the bend-a-blade.[...]