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They found that when running, your foot strikes the ground at seven times the force of gravity. Responding to that force, the knot stretches and then relaxes. As the knot loosens, the swinging leg applies an inertial force on the free ends of the laces, leading to rapid unravelling in as little as two strides. […]

It’s because they can make money. I have heard lots of guys talk about how hard it is to make any money tying flies, and that the best you can expect to make per hour tying is between $5 and $6. Sure, if you are tying Prince Nymphs and Pheasant Tails for you local shop […]

You should use 8-10 lb. monofilament as backing for your spinning reel. Any heavier than that and you start running into problems like your braid not laying flat along the backing or your braid getting caught in the mono to braid knot. Why do you need backing for braided line? Most braided lines come in […]

Emerger fly patterns are designed to imitate aquatic insect larvae that are in the process of metamorphosing into flying insects. When the larvae mature, they ascend upwards through the water column and have to break through the meniscus on the water surface. Is an emerger a wet fly? If it stands high on the water, […]

Click each pattern to see the video tutorial and associated recipe. Zebra Midge. Easy Hare’s Ear. Easy Caddis Pupa. Easy Pheasant Tail. Better Brassie. X Caddis. What flies should I use? Generally, nymphs and dry flies in size 16 to 12 are the most common, but size 20 or 22 dry flies are often used. […]

Lance Egan. The Frenchie has become a modern staple. It takes the fish catching powers of the Pheasant Tail Nymph and places that on a modernized platform. This pattern was developed by fish catching guru, Lance Egan. Who invented fly tying? The origins of fly-tying date to the 1st or 2nd century bc in Macedonia, […]

Frenchie. The Frenchie is essentially a beadhead pheasant tail pattern with a dubbing hot spot. Some anglers will argue that the hot spot represents an egg while others claim it’s simply a color trigger. What does a Klinkhammer fly imitate? The Klinkhammer imitates the emerging caddis fly. The caddis fly is one of the most […]

More videos on YouTube Here’s why you should put mono backing on your spinning reel when using braided line: Reason #1: Braided line has the tendency to free-spin on a spool. Braid is so slick and thin that if you get a big fish on, your entire spool of braid might start spinning freely. Should […]

Just like the CDL Rooster Capes and Saddles, the hen pelts have various uses. The feathers can be used to tie nymph wing cases and legs, and even used for larger soft hackle flies along with tying on collars. Additionally, capes can be used for matuka-style fly patterns. What feathers are good for fly tying? […]

The Pheasant Tail nymph or PT Nymph or Sawyer’s Pheasant Tail is a popular all purpose nymph imitation used by fly anglers. It imitates a large variety of olive, olive-brown colored aquatic insect larvae that many fish including trout and grayling feed upon. What does the Copper John fly imitate? What does the Copper John […]

Of all the fly fishing flies obtainable it truly is the Pheasant Tail Nymph (PTN) which may be most indicative of real trout food in the course of the season. The original pattern tied by English River Keeper Frank Sawyer, utilizes the butt ends belonging to the Pheasant to develop a wing case. How do […]

bottom. Always rig bottom to bottom. Therefore, when rigging a fly line to your reel it’s important to rig in a manner in which the fly line is wound off of the underside of the spool, and onto the underside of the reel. Can you put fly line on backwards? Yes, modern fly fishing reels […]

You can use the bones and carcass to create a beautiful stock for soups or stews. You can skin the entire bird and then dry and mount the skin and feathers to display as a cherished memory of your hunt. Or you can pluck the birds and save them for my favorite usage of the […]

The Albright Knot, to connect the Backing to the Fly Line Use the Albright Knot for tying backing to fly line. Unwind 2-3 feet of fly line from the plastic spool it came on (make sure you unwind the end marked “this end to reel”). What is best knot for backing to fly line? A […]

The most common of the pheasants and most easily obtained. The ringneck pheasant is arguably the most useful single bird to the fly dresser, just about every single feather on the bird can be used. What kind of feathers do you use for fly tying? The best fly tying feather material for them is a […]

Both mallard and teal flank feathers can be a substitute for wood duck, they are also cheaper than wood duck so you won’t break the bank tying flies. With any of these feathers (especially mallard and teal) they usually come in small packages that are either sorted for quality or not. Can chicken feathers be […]

You will need: 2 to 3 large handfuls of lavender leaves. Don’t worry too much if the occasional stem gets in the dye pot. Put the lavender leaves in the dye pot along with enough water to submerge them. Heat the pot and keep it simmering for an hour before turning off the heat. How […]

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“The average tier in the fly tying industry makes less than four dollars a day. A livable income in Nepal, based on a six-day workweek, is seven dollars a day. With us, our employees are able to make fifteen dollars a day. How much money can I make tying flies? It’s because they can make […]

Although you may think that they look challenging, heres a quick and easy selection of patterns to tie. I’v chosen five each of the following: Dries, Nymphs, Streamers and wet flies. All these patterns are not only great for honing your techniques, but they are also extremely effective fishing patterns. Remember! What fly should I […]