Category Archives: Fly Tying
Restock My Box Contest Winner
Somebody’s getting a whole bunch of trout candy! The winner of the Restock My Box Instagram contest gets 120 primo trout magnets courtesy of Badass Bob Reece of Thin Air Angler. I have to admit, I’m a little jealous when I think about all of the...
Better Techniques for Tying Flies With Foam.
By Bob Reece Mid summer kicks off the season of foam for most of the trout fisheries that I frequent. Foam patterns are a blast to fish. However, the process of tying with this buoyant material can produce frustration at the vise. If...
Loon UV Infiniti Light Video Review
By Bob Reece The ease of working with UV resins is largely determined by the quality of light that is applied to cure them. As an Umpqua fly designer and guide, I spend a large amount of time throughout the year behind the vise. ...
Sunday Classic / Protect the Head of Your Nymphs with Thin Skin
The more durable a fly, the more fish you can catch on it and the longer the life of the fly will be. Making a point to tie and purchase your flies with durability in mind will save you time at the tying bench...
Tiemco Magnetic Adjustable Bobbin
By Bob Reece The line between necessity and advantageous varies from person to person. When Tiemco produced its Adjustable Magnetic Bobbin, it sparked frequent discussions among tiers regarding these two categories. My curiosity finally got the best of me and I decided to give...