A few days ago, I had to move all my fly-tying paraphernalia into temporary quarters, and it took me quite awhile. If I hadn’t packed the boxes myself, I never would have believed I’d accumulated that ...

The most important part of tying a topwater bass fly is putting enough hair on the hook. So, one Saturday morning in early April, Derek Darst just kept adding more. He tied in ...

A well-organized fly tying station can transform your tying sessions from frustrating to fulfilling. Even in small spaces, smart storage and ergonomic setups keep tools and materials within easy reach ...

EMINENCE, Mo. — Prepare for the opening of trout season by filling your fly box, with help from free fly-tying classes from Ozark National Scenic Riverways. Classes will be held on Jan. 13, 20 and 17 ...

Fly tying blends craft, skill, and fishing knowledge into one rewarding pursuit. From versatile patterns like the Woolly Bugger to precision emergers, learning the right tools, materials, and ...

[dropcap letter=”A”]lvin Theriault was 11 when he tied his first fishing fly. “The material came from a Boy Scout kit,” he told me recently. “I tied several colorful feathers onto a hook, cast it into ...

The carp were there, sucking up seeds or bugs or whatever else might have been floating down the surface of the Red River. Fly casting below Riverside Dam in Grand Forks, Steve Ficocello could see the ...