Beginner's Corner

Common-sense advice on setting up your first fly-tying bench. by Bill “Bugs” Logan FOR BEGINNERS, SETTING UP TO TIE FLIES can at first appear every bit as complicated as gearing up to fish. If you’ve been thinking of giving fly tying a try, I’m sure you’ve already been confronted with a bewildering array of tools. Most of them are ingenious and damned cool looking, too. Of course, that doesn’t help clear up the confusion. Well, guess what?

Top questions to ask when creating new patterns by George Daniel THERE ARE A NUMBER OF REASONS WHY WE TIE FLIES. Some say fly tying is a form of relaxation, a hobby that holds our interests when we’re not able to visit our favorite waters; a harsh stretch of winter weather can keep even the biggest diehards indoors for several days.

Whether you are a beginner or just want to up your game, the following patterns are guaranteed to catch fish. [by David Klausmeyer] It’s a common question: Which flies should I learn to tie I first? I typically recommend that a new tier visit his local fly shop and ask the proprietor which three or four patterns catch fish in their local waters. Tell the fellow behind the counter that you want to learn to tie, so you don’t want anything too complicated.