I have been spraying Thompson's Water Seal on my dry flys it seems to repeal the water well, and really doesn't effect the hackle. I got the idea when I saw...

pattern for a parachute Adams. I am attempting to tie then with a moose tail, muskrat dubbed body which only extends up to the wing post, poly-yarn wing post,...

I just received my Fly Tier's Benchside Reference, and its just amazing. It offers instructions for almost every technique, down to the smallest detail. ...

The DDFS flies are separated and packaged. The people who sent return postage and packaging will have their flies sent tomorrow. The people who chucked in a...

....OK folks, the early sign-up was intended for those who would be on vacation during all or part of the 2 week sign up period. Unless you fall in that...

May you and your families have a Merry Christmas, a wonderful Holiday Season & a Happy New Year. From our family to Yours, Guy Count your blessings & may there...

I have a friend who's been tying flies for many many years, who got me into fly tying and fly fishing. He pronounces 'biot' as 'bot', as in hot. Now, this...

I am in search of easily tied Dragon Fly Patterns for use in Northern lakes. I have a couple patterns but they require plastic inserts & other materials but...

There'll be no Tassie trip this year (house move - my own tackle room - woohoo!) The library is disappearing into boxes, The tying gear is just about sorted...

I have been trying to tie the Jim Teeny Nymph and seem to run into the same problem. I tie on the pheasant tail, wrap it clockwise around the shank, but then...

On a recent trip to the Bahamas, I'm convinced I saw, at close range, a world record bonefish: a panic stricken double digit bonefish swam past me no more than...

Today I received one of the two late batches of flies I was expecting, so I hope to see the last one tomorrow. I'll try to turn these around and get them back...

Hey, i have started up a forum on my fishing website and i want it to become a good source of information. Its really easy to use and has all the features of...

Having reached the point where I wish to tie something besides wooly buggers I have decided to concentrate on the caddis. Buggers, in their variations and...

As of Thursday, all of my DDFS flies were tied and I was satisfied with them. Last night as I was laying in bed about to drift off to sleep, a technique came...

I am looking for one or two. Does anyone have one they would sell me? -wayne

Here's the latest data for the fly swap: Big Dale Wilkerson - Los Alamos Ant - rec'd Chris "Padishar Creel" - Girdle Bug - rec'd Eddie Jasen - Eddie's Crow -...

Does anyone know where I can find a printable copy of a hackle gauge. Thanks Bill

Even if you don't bike, you might find this helpful. http://visualsearch.dogpile.com There is a map where you can find local trails, events, clubs, etc. Lots...

How you you attach them firmly? It doesn't seem right to tie the thread in front and then over the top of them, as it could break easily. OTOH, if I'm tying...