The deeper I get involved in fly fishing, the deeper my sense of familiarity grows with the sport’s tools and tricks. Every new pc. of equipment seems like either an innovative product answering a real need, or a better version of something that exists now. "New" flies tend to fall into the latter […]
I’ve always liked the CDC Caddis Dry Fly pattern, but always struggled with the trimming of the CDC feathers. Somewhere in my mind I’m stuck on the thought that to use this material, the aligned natural tips of the feathers should be the outer extent of the wings. I think can say […]
A great tool for tying a whip knot when you are using a hackle guard and great for getting under the hackle on small dry flies.
More difficult to use than the Matarelli style whip finisher, the Thompson will take a few days (or weeks) to get the hang of.
Hook the thread between the fly and […]