Tying Wings
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.[...] Read More » “Tying Wings”
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Hand Whip Finishing
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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.[...] Read More » “Hand Whip Finishing”
Weed Guards, Freshwater
The Freshwater Weed Guard is most commonly used on bass flies and mouse patterns. But it is not only used on freshwater flies, it is often used on redfish spoon flies as well.[...] Read More » “Weed Guards, Freshwater”
Counter Wrapping
Counter Wrapping is a fly tying technique used to lock down delicate materials and accentuate a ribbing material. Counter Wrapping is most often done with a fine wire or small tinsel.[...] Read More » “Counter Wrapping”
Threads
This Fly Tying Video will demonstrate the difference between UNI, UTC and Veevus fly tying threads.
Each brand of fly tying thread will act differently when tied with. Watch the video and learn how they lay on the hook shank![...] Read More » “Threads”
Adding Dumbbell Eyes
Adding Fly Tying Lead Eyes to a streamer and saltwater fly pattern is a common technique used in fly tying. Lead eyes can often be frustrating for many new fly tiers.[...] Read More » “Adding Dumbbell Eyes”
Spinning Deer Hair
Properly spinning and shave-shaping deer hair is one of the most challenging in fly tying, but the fish attracting successes of patterns utilising it make it an imperative to learn “how”.[...] Read More » “Spinning Deer Hair”