Hen Hackle vs. Rooster Hackle: What’s the Difference?
While both hen and rooster hackle come from chickens, they behave very differently in the water. Understanding those differences helps you choose the
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fly tying tips
Saddle Hackle vs. Capes: What the difference in Fly Tying?
Understanding Saddle Hackle and Capes: A Fly Tyer’s Guide If you’re new to fly tying—or even if you’ve been at the vise for
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General Bead Size for Hooks – Size Chart
Bead Size (mm & in) Hook Size Common Fly Patterns 1.5mm | 1/16″ 20-24 Small Emergers, Midges 2.0mm | 5/64″ 18-22 Small Perdigons, Small
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The Complete Guide to Premium Indian Hackle Capes: A Classic, Affordable Hackle for Every Fly Tyer
When it comes to fly tying, selecting the right hackle is one of the most important decisions an angler makes. Hackle determines not
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Poly Yarn
This is the second in my series on winging material. For those just starting to tie dry flies many find poly yarn the
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Wood Duck Flank
This is part one of three parts on dry fly winging material. The woodduck flank feathers you see here are one of my
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Murray’s Magnum Hog Sucker Streamer Fly Tying Kit
In the forties and fifties, smallmouth bait fishermen on the Shenandoah River who were after the largest bass used live Hog Suckers for
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Fly Tying Tip: Finishing your Flies with a Whip Finish – Murray’s Fly Shop
Fly Tying Tip: Finishing your Flies with a Whip Finish – Murray’s Fly Shop Learn to tie flies, give us a call to
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Mini Drop of Cement
When I’m tying flies I find it very easy to apply a small drop of head cement at each tie-in and tie-off spot
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