I’ve been tying on the HMH TRV vise for a while now, and I love it. Check out my full video review and some photos.
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Bugs in Your Jungle Cock: How to De-Bug Your Fly Tying Materials
The Nicest Dubbing Needle Ever Made?
This dubbing needle condenses Marc’s incredible craftsmanship into one small, beautiful package. They are, without question, the most beautiful dubbing needles I have ever seen. The metal work is remarkable. It has the precision of a jewel maker, and the heart of a bamboo purist.
Read More >>Photos: Fly Tying With Dave Skok
When I first moved to Boston a few years ago, this was Dave Skok: a legend. Over fly tying, his fishing and his fly tying skills were often discussed, in the most reverent terms.
Read More >>Fly Tying Through the Blizzards
With storm after storm raging outside, I’ve been spending some good time at my fly tying desk. I love this time of winter, for the quiet hours spent either tying favorite patterns, or experimenting with new ones.
Read More >>Photos: Fly Tying Through the Cold
Last night, as the mercury plunged, a few friends gathered to tie flies in a subterranean Boston restaurant. It was a great antidote to the bitter cold outside: jokes were told, patterns debated, and the jerk chicken was much, much hotter than people remembered.
Read More >>Eldridge Bros Winter 2015 Class Schedule
Eldridge Brothers Fly Shop in Cape Neddick, Maine, has shared their lineup of Winter 2015 classes — and they look great. Check them out, and reserve your spot soon.
Read More >>From the Vise: Striped Bass & Atlantic Salmon Flies
With spring approaching — it is approaching, I tell myself, despite what the weather does — I’ve stated tying regularly again, including Joe Blados’s Crease fly, some variations on Rich Murphy striped bass flies, and some Atlantic salmon flies.
Read More >>Green Spey Fly Pattern: A Winter & Salmon Favorite
Marc LeBlanc’s Green Spey fly is one of my favorite Spey flies. It bursts with color (which, in the depths of winter, is a great thing) and has, in the words of Megan Boyd, plenty of life to it.
Read More >>Miramichi Salmon Flies: Four Classic Patterns for a Friend
In sitting with Ben the other night, we talked about the river, and what might work well while he’s there. Being one for tradition, and for history, I suggested he try the classic Miramichi flies. Upon getting home, I was drawn to Ted’s old desk to tie those very patterns — patterns I plan to share with Ben, in hopes that he might catch a salmon on one.
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