Not all tying feathers come from chickens. Here’s a brief tour of the many useful feathers found on North American game birds. by Al Ritt THE CHOCOLATE LAB JERKED TO THE RIGHT, her glossy coat glowing in the sun and contrasting with the flat golden hue of the native grasses. Her nose pulled her along... The post Feathered Friends appeared first on Fly Tyer.| Fly Tyer
by Tim Flagler I’m not sure the fly tying or fly fishing world really needs another October caddis pupa imitation, but I’m particularly fond of this one, and it’s been working quite well for me this fall, especially since waters have cooled down a bit. Recipe: Hook: 3X-heavy nymph hook (here, a Fulling Mill 5115), size 10. Thread: Dark... The post October Caddis Pupa appeared first on Fly Tyer.| Fly Tyer
by Tim Flagler We here in the Eastern United States are fortunate in that we have really good Isonychia hatches. It’s a shame many regions of North America do not. Iso’s, as they’re known for short, are also called Slate Drakes, Mahogany Duns or Leadwing Coachmen. Rarely do Iso’s produce blanket hatches. They, instead, prefer... The post Isonychia Soft Hackle appeared first on Fly Tyer.| Fly Tyer
The Ozark Mountains remain one of fly fishing’s best-kept secrets. It is also home to an assortment of can’t-miss flies. The post The Ozarks: Good Fishing, Good Flies appeared first on Fly Tyer.| Fly Tyer