One of the things I’ve learned is that a little movement to a fly can go a long way. On some days, the trout want a pure dead drift. But, at other times, they want some twitches or an active retrieve. The other things I’ve learned is that a fly with a soft hackle can
Category: Flies and fly tying
A Light and Magnifier for Fly Tying
For Christmas, two family members pooled funds to buy me something on my wish list: the Prolite. It is a light kit that comes with a magnification lens that can magnify 2x, and there’s a spot that goes to 10x. It totally rocks. I inaugurated it by tying a size 30 dry fly, and it
‘Tuft and Tail’ Flies
Above is a helpful video from Tightline Productions and shows a fly pattern that is easy to tie. I’ve found that small flies with a trailing shuck and some budding wings are really effective. Sometimes just a shuck and a large thorax, such as the WD-40 fly, is enough. Sometimes, a fly that also includes
Fly Tying Course at Concord Outfitters
Happy New Year! With winter upon us, this is a great time to learn how to tie flies. I started last year and am really glad that I did so. It really changed the game for me. Still, it is intimidating to start off, and so, consider attending a fly tying course at Concord Outfitters.