Hook Selection for Streamer Patterns

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By Bob Reece Big streamers on big hooks equal big fish. Yes and no. Selecting the most effective hook helps determine the difference between getting a take and netting that same fish. Many traditional streamer patterns were constructed on hooks with long straight shanks. ...



Reece’s 307

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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

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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

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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...



6 Tips For Flying To Fish

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When fly-fishing means flying to fish, there are a few simple things that can make it a lot more enjoyable. Let’s face it, air travel is an ordeal these days. Even more so when it involves traveling with a bunch of fishing gear. I should know,...