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Micro Minnow Mar 17. 2023 Minnows upcycle small lifeforms into a tasty package of protein for bigger fish to eat, so minnow imitations make effective flies	Colt Actionrod Restoration Mar 11. 2023 Refurb Jim Burchette restored an old glass rod - stripped and rebuilt it - and it came out as good as new Read the story here	Imaging Imitations Feb 14. 2023 Photography Want to take stylish fly photos? This book will go through all the gear, accessories and methods that author Nick Thomas uses.
LederCalc 2023 Feb 12. 2023 Tool The online leader calculator has had an overhaul, and has been updated with several new leader formulas and a bunch of new features Read about the update	The Fish’s View Feb 8. 2023 We, wet, wet Why go to the trouble of photographing a fly that is soaking wet? Well, in many cases it can dramatically alter the appearance of the imitation. Read more here	How to use LeaderCalc Feb 3. 2023 Instructions This article covers how to use the online fly fishing leader caculator LeaderCalc for creating your own perfect custom made hand tied leaders Read more here
The world's smallest shrimp fly Jan 24. 2023 Microscopic This fly is unbelievably small! It was tied by me for Dutch Hans Weilenmann’s project SFP or Smallest Fly Page. The pattern was tied once in 1998 – and probably won't be again! Read the story here	A Bamboo Saga Jan 6. 2023 Rodbuilding A couple months ago my wife said she had found the perfect gift for me. She had arranged for me to take a bamboo fly rod making class. Follow along here	Bites in Pink Satin Jan 6. 2023 Nymph Satin ribbon can’t be used in as many different ways as organza, but it definitely makes some juicy looking fish snacks. Learn how to use it here
Fish Camp Fail Dec 15. 2022 Funny Joining author Ben Jailler on his fishing trips in the UK is bound to bring a smile on your face – and probably make you laugh out uncontrollably a few times	Sling Wings Nov 20. 2022 Taped wings A simple technique to fan out dry fly hackles to form wings the Comparadun style. Se how here	Slinky Shrimp Nov 3. 2022 Coiled A shrimp pattern can be either a caricature or an imitation. The Slinky Shrimp falls somewhere in between See how to tie it
Matching the BWO hatch Oct 20. 2022 Mayflies Flies fitting the "Blue Winged Olive" description are important in almost every river in the trout fishing world More BWOs here	May West Emerger Oct 17. 2022 Meshy Inspiration for a new fly design can come from anywhere. The May West is an example of a combination of materials that came together to create a new fly See it here	Ginny vs the Four French Bulldogs of the Apocalypse Oct 13. 2022 Excerpt This is an extract from British Ben Jailler’s new book, Fish Camp Fail Read more here
The Water Vole Sep 29. 2022 Large This articulated fly tied by Danish Sune Andersen was inspired by the European water vole See the construction details	Stealth Stonefly Sep 20. 2022 Foam This is a dual purpose stonefly pattern tied on a jig hook. It can act both as a dry fly and an indicator See how to tie it here	Skin & Foam Pupa Aug 6. 2022 Al dente An extended body caddis pupa tied with latex ribbon - the al dente tagliatelle of fly tying materials. See the pattern here
Innes’ books on salmon flies and salmon fishing Jul 29. 2022 Trio Some books tend to go under the radar, but are still small gems of knowledge, history ... and fly patterns ... These books from 2016/17 have been hiding in my shelf for way too long.	Canvas Crab Jul 17. 2022 Saltwater As everyone knows crab-like means moving sideways, not forwards or backwards. The Canvas Crab fly moves sideways as crab flies should. See how to tie it here	Softly Softly May 31. 2022 Soft dry The Partridge Parachute Emerger – or PPE for short – is a soft hackle dry fly, all limp and spindly See how to tie it here
Primordial Bonefish Stew May 12. 2022 Salt This saltwater variation of Trevor Tanner’s Primordial Carp Stew works very well at fooling large spooky bonefish in shallow water See how to tie it here	Stitch-Up Shrimp May 7. 2022 Scud This scud pattern uses a simple sewing technique to add the legs that are a common trait for these widespread crustaceans, which are high in the fish menu in both fresh- and saltwater See how to tie it here	Sleekit Streamer Apr 22. 2022 Cunning A productive zonker pattern tied with synthetic fur. Easy to tie, easy to cast. See how to tie it here
The Water’s Violin Apr 13. 2022 Poetry A poem about fly-fishing inspired by Bela Bartok Read it here	Organzackle Mar 31. 2022 Organza This nymph pattern teaches you how to make a sparkling hackle from organza ribbon – in two different ways even! See how to tie it here	Nick Thomas Mar 17. 2022 Contributor Fly fisher, author and creative "pattern inventor" Nick Thomas lives in South Wales Read Nick's bio here

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