There are myriad ways to store your fly-tying tools, but not all are created equal. You want the tools easily accessible, protected from harm, and conveniently arranged. Here, Tim walks you through some of his systems and the shares an ingenious . . .
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Video: Why You Should Tie with Pine Squirrel
This week,Tim talks about why he loves using pine squirrel in streamer patterns. The material is relatively inexpensive, has fine markings that imitate baitfish, and it undulates in the water nicely. Try tying your favorite patterns, substituting pine . . .
Read MoreVideo: How and Why to Use a Hackle Guard
One of the more annoying things in fly fishing is when it’s hard to thread your tippet through the eye of a fly because there are hackle fibers in the way. Hackles too close to the eye can be a problem at the vise, as well, because they can become . . .
Read MoreVideo: How to Tie with Gel-Spun Thread
Gel-spun polyethylene (G.S.P.) thread is incredibly strong and slick, which makes it perfect for spinning deer hair, but it can be a huge pain in the butt to use. In this great video, Tim Flagler explains the benefits of using GSP thread and shows you how to . . .
Read MoreVideo: How to Make a Monofilament Weed-Guard
A weedguard makes it possible to fish patterns such as bass poppers through heavy cover without having to clean off the hook after every retrieve. Even some trout streamers can benefit from such a guard, . . .
Read MoreVideo: How to Make a Bottom-Up Parachute
Do you struggle to tie good parachute pattern because the hackle doesn’t go on right? Tim’s got the solution. Try repositioning the hook, so you can wrap the hackle vertically, using the tying thread as a guide . . .
Read MoreVideo: Why You Need a Good Pair of Tweezers at the Vise
Tim is always looking for ways to make tying easier and more efficient, but he’s always been frustrated that most tweezers don’t perform as well as expected. The solution, he says, is to spend just a few extra bucks . . .
Read MoreVideo: How to Choose Deer Hair for Comparaduns
Do you struggle to tie Comparadun wings? It might be the deer hair you’re using. In this video, Tim shows you how to choose the right hair for the job. There are several options that work well–they stand up, flare, and stay on the top of the hook shank. To . . .
Read MoreVideo: How to Tie a Quill Body
Many patterns call for quill bodies, and Tim offers a few tricks that will make the process a lot easier and will save you the agony of having the quill split when you wrap it. By choosing the right feather and then preparing it properly (especially the . . .
Read MoreVideo: How to Prepare and Tie-In a Soft-Hackle Feather
This week, Tim demonstrates his method for stripping, preparing, and tying-in that feather. The key is to get the fibers you want in position in such a way that the feather is anchored and the stem doesn’t break.
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