The Davy Knot
Here is a new knot to try – the Davy Knot. This knot is attributed to Davy Wotton, a fly fishing expert living in the United States.
It is very compact, making it a suitable knot for small flies.[...] Read More » “The Davy Knot”
Julian Tapping 's Posts
Dumbbell Eyes Test
This video tests the location of dumbbell eyes tied on flies. I test under and over the hook shank with several conditions including a water test. This video might help beginning fly tiers understand the effect dumbbell eyes have on a fly depending on tie in location.[...] Read More » “Dumbbell Eyes Test”
Distance Casting – Steve Rajeff
Steve Rajeff teaches distance casting to FFI/IFFF Master Casting Instructors – Long Beach Casting Club – March 29, 2014
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
- 0:00 Stroke length/ Tempo/ Trajectory
- 1:14 How many false casts when bonefishing?
Accuracy Casting – Steve Rajeff
Steve Rajeff teaches competition accuracy casting to Master Casting Instructors – Long Beach Casting Club – March 30, 2014.
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
- 0:05 Hand position changes with distance
- 4:03 Tendency to tail from late wrist rotation
- 5:19 Double haul enables shorter stroke for accuracy
- 7:31 Hovering the fly
- 8:49 Leader design
- 12:24 Leader butt diameter and stiffness
- 13:07 Bass Bug event
- 13:26 DT vs.
Tying Wings
The “Pinch Tie In” is one of the basic techniques used in fly tying. It allows for the fly tier to control the material and place controlled thread wraps onto that material.[...] Read More » “Tying Wings”
Lefty Kreh & Bob Clouser Demonstrate Whip Finishing
This segment is from the DVD 50 Years Behind the Vise – the best introduction to fly tying techniques ever produced. It features world famous fly fishermen Lefty Kreh & Bob Clouser, who have over 60 years combined experience tying flies for fresh and salt water fishing.[...] Read More » “Lefty Kreh & Bob Clouser Demonstrate Whip Finishing”
Hand Whip Finishing
https://youtu.be/PK_VwkbtrQo
The Hand Whip Finish is a great technique to master. Once you master the Hand Whip Finish, you will have a deep understanding of how the whip finish knot works.[...] Read More » “Hand Whip Finishing”
Weed Guards, Freshwater
The Freshwater Weed Guard is most commonly used on bass flies and mouse patterns. But it is not only used on freshwater flies, it is often used on redfish spoon flies as well.[...] Read More » “Weed Guards, Freshwater”
Counter Wrapping
Counter Wrapping is a fly tying technique used to lock down delicate materials and accentuate a ribbing material. Counter Wrapping is most often done with a fine wire or small tinsel.[...] Read More » “Counter Wrapping”