Many dry-fly imitations of terrestrials and stoneflies feature foam bodies created by stacking different color foam. Here. Tim demonstrates his method for creating these multi-layer . . .
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Video: How to Add a Weed Guard to a Fly
In this video, Tim demonstrates three ways to make a weed guard on a fly pattern. If you fish anywhere where weeds will foul the hook, you’ll want to add a piece of heavy monofilament to push the weeds aside before they can get . . .
Read MoreVideo: How to Create an Easy Extended Body
You may have seen mayfly patterns with extended bodies and wondered, “How do they do that?” It looks complicated and scary, but in this video, Tim explains a simple method that uses a standard sewing needle and a piece of stretch tubing. You’ll be . . .
Read MoreVideo: How to Create a Polypropylene Post
This week, Tim demonstrates a simple method for creating a parachute post out of polypropylene yard. You want your post to stand straight upward and not move on the hook shank, so Tim uses an ingenious technique that involves . . .
Read MoreVideo: How to Create a CDC Collar
This week, Tim shows you how adding a CDC collar can make a fly more lifelike in the water. As usual, his method for creating the collar is efficient and takes durability into account. The way you attach the CDC feather to the hook is . . .
Read MoreVideo: How to Create Perfect Hackle-Fiber Fly Tails, Part 2
Last week, Tim demonstrateed the best technique for ensuring that you choose the right fibers and then properly removing them the stem. Here, he shows you how to position the fibers on top of the hook shank, how to use . . .
Read MoreVideo: How to Create Perfect Hackle-Fiber Fly Tails
Many fly patterns call for tails made from the fibers of a single hackle feather. Here, Tim demonstrates the best technique for ensuring that you choose the right fibers and then properly removing them the stem. If you . . .
Read MoreVideo: How to Hold Fly-Tying Materials Out of the Way
When you’re tying a pattern that features long hackles, legs, or other materials, keeping them out of the way while you tie can be a frustrating process. As Tim notes here, some vises feature special material-holding springs or . . .
Read MoreVideo: How to Wrap Wire Weight Without Waste
In this great video, Tim shows you how he wraps lead-free wire on the hook shank without wasting any. Plus, his method allows you to create a tapered body on the fly and lock a bead into place. Once you learn this technique, you’ll never fumble with . . .
Read MoreVideo: How to Make Distribution Wraps
Some patterns, such as the Bird’s Nest, call for hackle fibers all the way around the body, which can be a pain. But Tim has a great trick that makes the process ridiculously easy. It’s all in how you prepare the feather and then tie it in. Try it out, and your . . .
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