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How to Tie Smitherman's Draggin' Nymph Fly

A perfect imitation of the ubiquitous dragonfly built with a compelling yet simple approach.

Charlie Craven

The Overlooked Sac Fry Flies

These little salmonids provide frantic early season feeding binges wherever salmon and trout

Mike Mercer

D.L. Goddard's 20 Fly Tying Tips

Helpful hints to make tying easier. 20 Fly Tying Tips

D. L. Goddard

Tying Antonio's Mayfly Adult Dry Fly

A split-wing CDC mayfly dun imitation, descended from competitive fly fishing.

Charlie Craven

Three Ways to Make Jointed Flies

I was introduced to jointed flies several years ago when Charlie Summerville visited our fly

Tim Skoraszewski

Tying Craven's Lucky B Fly

Trout eat wasps, and they really love this one.

Charlie Craven

Deer Hair Fly Tying Tips and Tricks

13 tips to help you tie better flies.

Christopher Helm

Fly Fisherman Throwback: The Magnificent Seven

Lefty's short list of the best dry flies, along with recipes.

Lefty Kreh

Fly Fisherman Throwback: Fly Tier's Bench: The Humpy

How to tie one of the most versatile trout flies on the planet.

Kathy Buchner

Tying Paramore's Thunder Thighs Hopper Fly

Glued foam and Sexi-Floss make this terrestrial ridiculously realistic. Follow along for

Charlie Craven

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