A family-oriented fly-fishing club covering the Port Macquarie Hastings region, NSW.
A family-oriented fly-fishing club covering the Port Macquarie Hastings region, NSW.
Welcome to “Fly Tying Secrets”, a treasure trove of tips and techniques shared by our passionate members. Whether you’re a seasoned angler or a beginner, this collection offers invaluable insights to enhance your fly tying skills.
Discover expert advice on materials, innovative patterns, and step-by-step guides to craft the perfect fly. Dive in to learn from the best and elevate your fly fishing experience!
In the November 7 BTS Fly Tying Friday, Al Beatty shared a valuable tip for keeping the humpy’s body clean and the hackle properly seated. He explained that many tiers accidentally let the hump crowd the belly by keeping too…
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…
Hold the Whip Finish Tool in your hand trapping the ball located just above the handle between thumb and index finger. (This prevents the tool from turning.) While holding the tool in this manner, position the head of the tool…
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.
A quick primer on the tools, techniques and materials used when spinning deer hair.
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…
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. Controlling the the material when tying flies is…
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…
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. The Hand Whip Finish allows you to quickly finish…