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Fly Tying Confessions

Illustration: Al Hassall How fortunate I was to be born to a family that enjoyed hunting,

Ray Salminen

Craven's Speed Bench Fly Tying

As a longtime commercial fly tier, I'm used to people marveling about how fast I am at fly

Charlie Craven

Cognac Fly

Captain Mike Hennessy has come up with some KILLER new fly patterns, new to the industry. 

Bruce Chard

Provocative Toads for Big Bones

The 3 best toadfish patterns for Florida and the Bahamas.

Dick Brown

Best Fly Tying Materials

Spring is finally here and after a full winter season of fly tying, it is time to replenish my

Diana Rudolph

Parachute Adams

A step-by-step recipe for tying the Parachute Adams fly.

Fly Fisherman

Fly Tying: Hares Ear

Fly tying a Hares Ear step-by-step instructions and video with expert tier Charlie Craven.

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The Freak - Bonefish Fly

http://youtu.be/HYNjMypyrKE This bonefish fly is called " The Freak " for 2 reasons. 1. Its

Bruce Chard

Compara-dun

Step-by-step instructions on how to tie a very useful mayfly dry.

Fly Fisherman

Fly Tying Barr's Damsel Fly

Watch Charlie Craven fly tying the Barr's Damsel. Damsel Fly: Hook: TMC 200

Fly Fisherman

Pink Puff Bonefish Fly

The large hot pink head seems to drive bonefish crazy.

Bruce Chard

Anderson's Pocket Water Baetis

Designed to sink rapidly in fast currents.

Lance Egan

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