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Jan 2013 - Editorial - Articles, blog posts
Jan 2013 - Editorial - Articles, blog posts
#9-2013 - The Mickey Blonde
The Mickey Blonde - Alan Grombacher Tied by: Alan Gronbacher Originated by: Mr. Homer Rhodes and Mr. Joe Brooks Hook: Mustad 3366 Thread: Black 6/0...
Goldmine Crab
A weedless crab pattern with lots of flash and color, yet with a discrete landing suitable for finicky fish. Tied for redfish and other warm saltwater species
See how to tie it here
#8-2013 - No Name
Tied by: Barry Phillips Originated by: Barry Phillips Hook: Mustad 3665A Thread: Black 8/0 Body: Silver holographic flat tinsel Throat: Fluorescent...
Volume 2 Now Available for Pre-order
Volume 2 is just days away from being released. I'd like to offer pre-orders for volume. I will sign each copy that is pre-ordered. The book will ship...
#7-2013 - Swift River Esquire
Swift River Esquire - Jim Malo Tied by: Jim Malo Originated by: Jim Malo Hook: Alec Jackson Spey Hook 2055 Gold #1.5 Thread: Black 8/0 Tag: Pearl flat...
#6-2013 - Scott Special
Scott Special by Marcelo Morales Tied by: Marcelo Morales Originated by: Mr. Scott Source: Streamer Fly Fishing in Fresh and Salt Water, Bates (1999)...
Classic Salmon Fly Patterns
To borrow from Jerry Maguire, you had me at 1700 patterns. One thousand seven hundred patterns. Chew on that for awhile.
Sam MacDonald
Sam MacDonalds art may at first glance look like paintings, but is actually 3D sculptures made from metal, with a very particular character that lends itself very well to fish and underwater subjects. We confronted him with our usual questions.
Read his replies and see samples of his art here
Super simple fly photos
This is the über simple lightweight guide to taking pictures of your flies - finished flies or for step-by-steps - even with your phone!
Learn how to do in this article
#5-2013 - Olive Special
Olive Special - Dan Despres Tied by: Dan Despres Originated by: Dan Despres Hook: Partridge CS15 #2 Thread: White Tip: Silver oval tinsel Tag:...
Peeete's Pheather 'n' Phlash
AKA Peeete's Welded Wide Body Tunnel Hull Pheather'n'Phlash Tube Phly. The name is complex, but the fly is simple, showing how to build a large baitfish imitation with few and easily accessible materials - and Pete Gray's neat welding technique.
To the toolshop
Roy Lopez
The anticipation of a slick calm morning, tails in the horizon , and a tight loop unwinding just right as you lay a fly on a feeding fish has always been appealing to me.
My name is Roy Lopez and I...
Read his bio here
Tight Line Shrimp
A go to shrimp fly for tailing redfish from Laguna Madre based fly fisherman Roy Lopez. Easy to tie and perfect for the reds as well as a bunch of other species.
See how to tie it here
10-20% off Streamers 365 Volume 1
Blurb is having a little sale, and if you haven't yet picked up you copy of Streamers 365 Volume 1, here is you chance, and you can save a few bucks...
Adriano Manocchia
A mail ticked in: "One of our clients thought that Adriano Manocchia's art would be a nice addition to your art gallery section." And true enough. Manocchia's beautiful, almost photo realistic art would certainly be a nice addition to our Fishy Artists series.
Learn more and see samples his beautiful art here
#4-2013 - Green Highlander Hairwing Conversion
Green Highlander Hairwing Conversion - Damian Lee Welsh Tied by: Damian Lee Welsh Originated by: Major Grant Hook: Partridge CS15 #4 Thread: White 8/0...
Acid Drop Brookie Bonus and Hooks
I just got word that Val Kropiwnicki has sweetened the post for the Acid Drop Brookie - Val Kropiwnicki on Auction. Val has pledged to send the winner...
#3-2013 - Blueback Trout Thunder Creek
Blueback Trout Thunder Creek - Darren MacEachernv Tied by: Darren MacEachern Originated by: Keith Fulsher Source: Thunder Creek Flies: Keith Fulsher...
December Streamers Now on Auction
The streamers posted in December are now open for bids on Streamers 365 on Ebay. A massive thanks to all the tyers and buyers who have contributed to...
Ramiro Garcia Malbràn
Argentinean Ramiro Garcia Malbràn searches for pike, carps, black and sea bass and other fish wherever he can.
Read his bio here
Streamers 365 2013 Calendars Now Available
Streamers 365 2013 Calendars are now available. The calendar features streamers by Steve Labrecque, Marcelo Morales, Darren MacEachern, Don Bastion,...
The Test Tube
A weird and futuristic construction from the archives. Really easy to tie... eh, make... uhm... construct... Metal, plastic and glue.
See how to go about it here
Eddy Arenas Jr.
Fishing has been the biggest part of my life ever since I can remember.
My father Capt. Eddy Arenas Sr. has been my biggest mentor and has taught me just about everything I know. Fly fishing has p...
Read Eddy's bio here
#2-2013 - Golden Eagle
Golden Eagle - Gary P. Tanner Tied by: Gary P. Tanner Originated by: Unknown Hook: Partridge CS17 Ken Baker Thread: Black 8/0 Tag: Gold oval tinsel...
Another year on GFF
So we went from 2012 to 2013, and GFF is still running smoothly with a good frequency of articles and videos and lots of readers and viewers
Redfish Puff
Lead dumbbell eyes, a bit of flash, marabou and some deer hair and and you have a deadly fly for fish prowling the flats for shrimp and crabs. It's the Redfish Puff, and it catches more than redfish.
See how to tie it here
Counterfeiter - Bob Veverka
Tied by: Bob Veverka Originated by: Bob Veverka Hook: Allcock 1810 8xl, #1 Body: Silver flat tinsel Throat: Red calf tail tied about half then a...
#1-2013 - Bauman Bucktail
Bauman Bucktail - Bob Petti Tied by: Bob Petti Originated by: Arthur Bartleet Source: Streamer Fly Tying and Fishing, Bates pg. 223 trolling Flies for...
Wild Steelhead
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