Technique

QUICK FLY: Classic Yellow May

I’ve chosen a classic wet fly, the Yellow May, to illustrate the usefulness of a pinch loop. I am tying...

Coldwater Patterns, Featured, Technique

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...

Beginner's Corner, Coldwater Patterns, Featured, Technique

6 Tricks for Tying Better Nymphs

They were on the Yellowstone River catching trout, but our authors found time to write yet another great article featuring...

Featured, Technique

Hen Hackle 101

It’s time we give the ladies their due—the lady chickens, that is. Hen hackle is one of our favorite fly-tying...

High & Dry Synthetic Wings

Use these tricks to tie great-looking and durable wings on your floating flies. [by Dennis Potter]

Making Catskill-Style Wings: The Light Cahill

Light Cahill Hook: Tiemco TMC100BL or a similar dry fly hook, size 16. Thread: Tan 8/0 (70 denier). Tail: Light...