The Bench
What’s the Best Fly Tying Bobbin? How to Choose the Right One
Tying Flies with Soft Hackles: Tradition, Simplicity, and Effectiveness
Soft hackle flies are simple, deadly, and timeless. Learn how to tie and fish soft hackles, when they excel, and why they remain one of the most effective wet flies for trout.
Fly Tying Bead Size to Hook Size Guide
Simplify your fly tying! Our bead to hook size guide helps you match beads to hooks for optimal balance, realistic presentation, and faster sinking nymphs.
The Underrated Workhorse: Pine Squirrel
Discover why pine squirrel is a must-have fly tying material. Perfect for small streamers, leeches, and nymphs with lifelike, natural movement.
The Mosquito Dry | An Overlooked Summer Fare
My Journey into Fly Tying: From Fuzzy Fur Balls to Feathers That Fish
The Cutting Edge: A Fly Tyer's Guide to Scissors
Stonfo Steeltech Bobbin Review
Son Tao reviews the new Stonfo Steeltech Bobbin. This bobbin has amazing micro adjustments to achieve the exact thread tension that you prefer. It is a fantastic bobbin that is a great addition to any fly tyer's desk.
Choosing A Fly Tying Vise
The Ultimate Guide to the Crackleback
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.
