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Apr 11, 2021 · Fly tyers can be masters at making things complicated! Poor quality materials and tools are destined to discourage beginner tiers and cause greater expense when the time comes to …

Feb 1, 2010 · On a smaller fly I would imagine the longer hairs from rabbit could be used as it is fine and supple. The main key to a good fly is proportion! A fish is far less pickey about a fly than the …

Jul 18, 2022 · Anyone know about the shelf life of fly lines? I have some new in the package SA Mastery fly lines that are 20 years old. Been stored in a closed storage container, and haven’t seen the light …

Jan 21, 2023 · 4 weight Fenwick Fenlite Streamflex Fly Rods. Prices and details shown below. Buyer to pay $15 shipping fee (conus) 9' 4 weight streamflex - only lawn cast once SOLD 10' 4 weight …

Nov 18, 2002 · The fly doesn't look like any particular bug, but is buggy enough to work. Play with longer bodies, fat, skinny, 8x, 12x, etc. another varient is a light green body or a red one. I usually use an …

Apr 24, 2024 · Hi everyone, I recently moved back to Skagit Valley and am excited to delve into fly fishing. I'm quite new to this and would appreciate any tips on good spots for beginners. Currently, I …

Apr 16, 2018 · Other than jig hooks or a snelled hook, the more I use loop knots on my fly to tippet the more I think that straight eye hooks make the most sense. It seems like a turned up or down eye …

Nov 16, 2013 · what kinds of techniques and flies does one use for white fish if they wanted to target them for fun in the winter ?

Dec 25, 2019 · So I’ve put in time on chironomids for the first time this year. At first it was hard to put faith in such a small offering, but after I consistently put the flies in front of the fish I started seeing …