Spinning and Trimming Elk Hair
Why Elk Hair Works Well In this demonstration – taken from Al Beatty’s Fly Tying Friday, 24 April 2026 – Al Beatty explains that elk hair is often easier to handle than deer hair. It is stiffer, which can make…
Hastings Fly Fishers
A family-oriented fly-fishing club covering the Port Macquarie Hastings region, NSW.
Hastings Fly Fishers
A family-oriented fly-fishing club covering the Port Macquarie Hastings region, NSW.
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CDC Feathers: The Fly Tier’s Secret Weapon
Among the many materials beloved by fly tiers, CDC feathers hold a special place. Short for cul de canard (literally “duck’s bottom” in French), CDC feathers are harvested from the region around a duck’s preen gland, and they bring several…
Magic Fly Tying Materials – Wood Duck
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…
Poly Yarn: The Versatile Material for Every Fly Box
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…
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.
An Introduction to Fly Tying
This guide offers new members a helpful overview of fly tying—the art of creating artificial flies to catch fish. It isn’t a complete manual but a starting point that explains the essential tools, materials, and techniques you’ll encounter as you…
Fly Tying Threads
Choosing the right fly-tying thread can make a real difference to the finished fly. In this video, InTheRiffle compares several popular threads, including UTC 70 and 140 denier, UNI 8/0 and 6/0, Veevus 8/0 and UNI Trico 17 The demonstration…