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In the core materials, I am using wire to provide some “flash” to the nymphs and the one streamer it’s used in. Wire has its place. It provides segmentation and contrasts with the natural materials that it’s presented against. It also provides some extra protection where its used. In the... [Read More]

If you come back to this site in a year from now, this section may be completely different 1. Today, right now, I find using synthetic hair to be easier to tie with than natural hair such as deer or elk hair. Hopefully, the 40% of the site is different... [Read More]

For most of the fly patterns in the Effective Box, I try to have two sizes of each pattern in three colors. Maybe three color tones is more accurate. I usually tie a black and a tan or natural fly to hit either end of the spectrum. I find that... [Read More]

I think it’s real important to have a place where you can have materials prepped and ready to go on the hook. If it’s easy to tie a fly, you’re probably going to tie a fly. [Read More]

Are the patterns in the Effective Fly Box the only patterns you will ever need? No way. [Read More]