fly fishing
The Mosquito Dry | An Overlooked Summer Fare
Guest blogger Clint Bova shares his quilled mosquito dry fly, including the tying sequence and complete recipe using quills, CDC and Aero Dry Wing.
My Journey into Fly Tying: From Fuzzy Fur Balls to Feathers That Fish
Fly Tying Scissors: Blade Types, Sizes & How to Choose
How to Choose a Fly Tying Vise: Jaws, Rotary, Bases & Hook Range
Choose a fly tying vise by the mechanics that matter: hook security, jaw clearance, rotary function, mounting style, ergonomics and serviceability.
The Crackleback Fly: History, Recipe, Tying & How to Fish It
The Crackleback pattern has its roots in the Ozark region of Missouri, where it was initially designed by Ed Story, a prominent figure in Midwestern fly fishing circles. Story, a Missouri-based fly tier and founder of Feather-Craft Fly Fishing, was known for his contributions to fly design and his commitment to creating simple but effective patterns. He developed the Crackleback in the 1960s to mimic a wide range of insects, especially in trout streams around the Ozarks.