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Fly Tying: Llewych (Gleamer)
Recently I was asked to do a magazine article for Trout & Salmon magazine in the UK. I had to write it about a “sea trout” (sea-run brown trout) pattern...
Fly Tying: Fish-Skull Skulpin Bunny
Fish-Skull Sculpin Bunny Sculpin patterns are a go-to when it comes to trout. Dead drift or a slow strip imitating a sculpin swim, sculpin style patterns are effective in rivers...
Gear Review: Smhaen Master Dubbing Twister
The best Dubbing Twister. Image: flyfishingfood.com The Smhaen Master Dubbing Twister could be the best dubbing in the world. This tool sports modern design cues, yet it's still a classic...
Fly Tying: Bling Fry
Today's Tie comes to us from Kevin Foley. Kevin is a scientist, fly angler, fly tier, and drinker of dark beers. Kevin's philosophy on tying flies involves using natural and...
Bridging the Gap: The Six Weight Fly Rod
Over the Rainbow. When purchasing fly rods, conventional wisdom says if you have a 5 weight, your next rod should be a 7 weight, then a 9 weight for really...
Fly Tying: Curtis Fry
Summer is slowly but surely coming. During the early part of the season is when the water levels and water temps are rising; this combination kick starts the salmon smolt...
Fly Tying: Balanced Damsel
The Balanced Damsel, is a favorite fly among fly anglers who enjoy lake fishing for trout. When fished under an indicator or stripped in water columns with a sinking line,...
Unconventional Thinking: Fly Tying – Chewy Halo Shrimp
Chewy Halo Shrimp. Image: www.flyfisherman.com There are a lot of flies out there, but as fly tiers, we mostly follow standards and common practices because they are tried and true....
