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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Episode 2 of Dave Wilson’s “What Imitates What”. This part covers caddis. In this episode:
- Caddis (Sedge) “Complete” Life Cycle
- Stick Cased Caddis
- Caseless Caddis Free Swimming
- The Czech “Nymph”
- Zazamushi – a Japanese delicacy!
- Stick Case Imitation
- Cased Caddis Lava
- Pebble Case, Generic & Uncased Imitations – • Dave Wilson’s “What Imitates What” – …
- Emerging Caddis Pupae
- Cased Caddis Lava Imitations
- Adult Imitations
- The Shannon Rise
- Tying a Peeping Stick Caddis
“What Imitates What” is multi-part presentation by Sydney Flyrodders’ Dave Wilson on fly tying and fly selection, the food that fish eat and the flies they represent.
Episode one includes an introduction and a discussion on mayflies.
Topics are broken up into the following fishy food groups:
- Mayflies
- Baitfish
- Caddis
- Dobsons & Hellgrammites
- Terrestrials
- Stoneflies
- Eggs
- Lures & Attractors
- Damsels & Dragons
- Snails
- Midges
- Saltwater (baitfish, prawns, crabs, squid)
This is an excerpt from BT’s Fly Tying Friday, 27 January 2023 – Gary Begley Ties His Favorites.
BT’s Fly Tying Friday is a weekly BTS zoom session run by Al Beatty. Contact Al by email and get onto his mailing list for weekly invites or simply subscribe to his YouTube Channel. Read More »
- 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 on tying thread as shown in Figure 1.