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Fly Tying

Fly Tying 101: A Beginner’s Guide

The art of fly tying is synonymous with the act of fly fishing itself. For many, fly tying is a way of expressing what...

10 Best Midge Flies for Winter Trout Fly Fishing

We pulled up to the gravel parking lot, which was completely vacant of other anglers. Most anglers this time of year are holed up...
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How to Tie: Pass’s Guide Shrimp

In this week’s “How to Tie” feature, Michael Passalacqua with Ole Florida Fly Shop ties a shrimp fly that every saltwater angler should carry...
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How to Tie: CDC Jig Head Nymph

In this week’s “How to Tie” feature, Davie McPhail ties jig style nymph that every angler should carry a variety of in their fly...
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How to Tie: Probasco Poacher

“Just swung one up on the Probasco Poacher!” Any text from Mitch Baker, Swing the Fly's Publications Editor, breaks through the monotony of another work-from-home...
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How to Tie: Red Francis Spey Fly

In this week’s “How to Tie” video feature, the legend Davie McPhail ties a variation of a classic Atlantic salmon pattern, the Red Francis...

The Sparkle Dun: Greatest Fly Ever?

I'm well aware that fish eat something like 80% of their diet underwater. I know they don't eat dry flies all the time. And...
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How to Tie: Working with Bucktail

In this week’s “How to Tie” video feature, Gunnar Brammer shows us how to effectively and efficiently work with bucktail, one of fly tying's...
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How to Tie: The Mayhem Minnow

In this week’s “How to Tie” video feature, Madison with Fly Fish Food ties a versatile streamer pattern for this winter season, the Mayhem...