Figuring out which size bead to use on a particular hook can be the key to a well-proportioned fly, but there are a tons of options. Here, Tim explains how to choose the right kind of bead and how to match the sizes, as well. Once you’ve got this . . .
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Video: Glossy vs. Penetrating Finishes
Here, Tim explains when you want to use a glossy finish–one that stands out from the fly materials, and when you should go with a penetrating fish–one that soaks into the materials. The effects of each are quite different, . . .
Read MoreVideo: Use Angles for Accuracy
Watch enough of Tim Flagler’s videos, and you’ll be astonished by how accurately he places materials on the hook. In this video, he explains one way he does it. By holding the material you’re tying in at an angle, you force the thread wraps together and . . .
Read MoreVideo: How to Select CDC Feathers, Part II
Last week, in Part I, Tim explained what CDC (cul de canard) is and what distinguishes the two different types. Here, shows the different ways you can use each type. He also shows how you can use CDC fibers as . . .
Read MoreVideo: How to Select CDC Feathers, Part I
Here, Tim explains what CDC (cul de canard) is and what distinguishes the two different types. (BTW, cul de canard translates as “duck butt.”) The way the fibers are arranged along the shaft of the feather sets the two apart, which is fascinating to . . .
Read MoreVideo: How to Deal with Loose Hanks of Material
If you tie a lot of flies without maintaining good organization of your materials, your tying desk can quickly become unmanageable–with materials all over the place. If you’ve got small kids or a cat, this situation can lead to disaster. . . .
Read MoreVideo: How to Make a Better Head-Cement Cap
Tim is always looking for better ways to handle all kinds of fly-tying materials, and this time he turns his attention to head cement. As most tiers know, the cap to a bottle of head cement can pretty quickly . . .
Read MoreVideo: Why You Need Angled Tweezers
Tim Flagler is all about doing things quickly and easily at the vise, so when he stumbles on a trick to help him in that cause, he embraces it wholeheartedly. Picking up a pair of angled tweezers looks like a no-brainer, . . .
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