This month, there won’t be a “Fly of the Month” feature, but rest assured, we’re already looking ahead. Paul “The Fed” Fedeles has informed us that he has a set of eight new flies ready for the coming year! If you have any special requests or ideas for flies you’d like to see, feel free to reach out. Read More »
You may have noticed a theme emerging from Fed’s flies – the use of Poly Yarn as a substitute material in many of his patterns.
Whether it’s for dry flies or streamers, poly yarn has become a go-to for fly tiers looking for versatility and effectiveness in their creations. Read More »
Stonefly Life Cycle
Stone flies are a diverse family of insects that are adapted to well oxygenated streams and rivers and cannot survive in polluted water.
Stone fly nymphs have fixed gills that can only extract oxygen in clean moving water.
In Mike Kelly’s Fly Tying Basics we learn about the anatomy of a hook, exploring its various parts and understanding the differences between types of hooks suitable for different fly patterns. They delve into the diverse world of fly patterns, from dry flies to wet flies, gaining insight into their distinct purposes and tying techniques. Read More »
Looking for some relaxing fly tying? I stumbled across this channel during my wanderings across YouTube.
SheTiesFlies combines the serene sensations of ASMR1 with the detailed artistry of fly tying. This experience immerses you in the delicate sounds of feathers rustling and tools softly tinkering. Read More »
Detailed instructions on how to use large feathers on small soft hackles.
A clever technique for utilising oversized feathers on small soft tackle flies involves isolating the feather’s tip to create a triangular tie-in anchor. By extending the feather’s fibres past the hook’s edge and reorienting its stem parallel to the shank, you can wrap it as a normal soft tackle collar, securing it in place to finish the fly’s body and push the fibres rearward for a tidy finish behind the eye. Read More »
This is part five of Dave Wilson’s talk to the Sydney Flyrodders on fly tying and fly selection. “What Imitates What?” – the food that fish eat and the flies that they represent. In this episode Dave talks about terrestrials.
Freshwater:
Willow grubs – https://youtu.be/uL7nxDT1Jv0?si=cXIRqnkjLa3Q09NX&t=16 Read More »
This is part four of a multi-part presentation of Dave Wilson’s talk to the Sydney Flyrodders on fly tying and fly selection. “What Imitates What?” – the food that fish eat and the flies that they represent. In this episode Dave Wilson talks about hellgrammites. Read More »
Episode 3 of Dave Wilson’s “What Imitates What”. This episode covers stoneflies and midges.
- Stonefly life cycle
- Brown nymphs
- Midge life cycle
- Midge (Chironomid) “Buzzer”
- Midge Ball (Griffith’s Gnat)
- Tying a midge pupa and a midge ball
Here’s an excellent tip, demonstrated by Gary Begley, from Al Beatty’s Friday Fly Tying Zoom session on how to mark rubber legs.
BT’s Fly Tying Friday is a weekly BTS zoom session run by Al Beatty. Contact Al by email to get onto his mailing list for weekly invites or simply subscribe to his YouTube Channel. Read More »