Category Archives: Fly Tying
G&G “Christmas On The Fly” Tying Contest
Alright all you fly freaks, it’s time to get festive! Christmas is just days away and we’ll all be decking the halls with tinsel, garland, and all sorts of shiny, colorful décor, making this the perfect opportunity to take advantage of these gaudy materials to...
Fly Feature: Stealth Bomber
By Justin Pickett IT DIVES AND IT GURGLES. IT SPUTTERS AND IT BUBBLES. AND IT JUST PLAIN CATCHES FISH! The Stealth Bomber is by far my number one topwater fly pattern for warm water species. Whether I’m after smallmouth or largemouth bass, or targeting bluegill, it’s always...
Reece’s 307
By Bob Reece Change can be challenging. It can also be highly productive. Through its simple construction and subtle adjustment of beads, Reece’s 307 avoids the strife while providing productivity. My design for this pattern was to create a buggy and durable alternative to...
3 Classic Flies For New Tyers
By Bob Reece Three points of contact provide stability. There are a plethora of patterns that new tiers could begin with. Yet three in particular lay out the fundamental techniques needed to create a stabile foundation for your fly tying future. The Woolly Bugger,...
Sound Beginnings
By Bob Reece All journeys do begin with a single step. Yet, the quality and direction of that step sets the tone for the rest that follow. This holds true for those people that are just entering the domain of fly tying. Overwhelming is...