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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Al Beatty’s Hackle Wrapping Tip
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…
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…
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…
Mike Kelly’s Fly Tying Basics
Learn the fundamentals of fly tying with Mike Kelly’s practical guide to the essential techniques, tools and materials. Ideal for beginners and a useful refresher for experienced fly tyers looking to improve their skills.
Fly Tying ASMR
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…
Using Large Feathers on Small Soft Hackles
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…
Marking Rubber Legs
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…
Gary Begley’s Bodgin Half Hitch
Learn the Bodgin Half Hitch and whip-finishing techniques as Gary Begley demonstrates these useful fly-tying skills in BT’s Fly Tying Friday, hosted by Al Beatty.