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  Tips for Hackling Dry Flies

  In this and the following two tips, we share ideas about using dry fly hackle. Why spend so much time talking about hackling dry flies? The truth is ...

  On August 21, 2019 / By Seth Fields
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  Drew’s Platinum Pilchard

  Our saltwater guru shares one of his best patterns for catching trophy snook and other favorite species. [by Drew Chicone] IF I HAD TO CHOOSE JUST ONE STYLE ...

  On August 13, 2019 / By Seth Fields
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  Reader Favorites – Summer 2019

  A Very Special Reader Favorite [by Dave Klausmeyer] I’ll tell you a secret: Editing Reader Favorites is the last thing I do when preparing Fly Tyer magazine for ...

  On August 7, 2019 / By Seth Fields
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  Para-welded Hackle

  Cul de canard is one of the most important feathers for tying high-floating dry flies. Try this method for creating durable parachute collars using these fragile feathers. [by ...

  On August 1, 2019 / By Seth Fields
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  Quick Tie: Partridge & Orange

  Tie a Perfect Hare’s-Ear Nymph [by Al Ritt] The Partridge & Orange is a historically significant pattern. Wet flies are important, simple, and elegant patterns that were mostly ...

  On July 25, 2019 / By Seth Fields
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  QUICK FLY: Hare’s-Ear Nymph

  THE HARE’S EAR NYMPH IS AN ICONIC PATTERN It is very “buggy” and imitates many food sources found in many waters. By varying the size, color, and texture ...

  On July 10, 2019 / By Seth Fields