Tony Smith

Anthony (Tony) Smith began tying flies with his LL Bean fly tying kit that he received from his parents for Christmas 1988. From tying commercially...

Published on Sep 17. 2011 - 13 years ago
Updated or edited 4 years ago

Anthony (Tony) Smith began tying flies with his LL Bean fly tying kit that he received from his parents for Christmas 1988. From tying commercially for his high school "job" for the likes of Hunter's Angling and American Angling Supplies, to having his flies sought for various publications, Tony is proud to have his work be of known quality.

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Nov 27. 2012

#332 - Torrish

Torrish - Tony Smith Tied by: Tony Smith Adaptation by: Tony Smith Originated by: Mr. Radcliffe Source: Classic Salmon Flies: Mikael Frodin, pg. 183...

Sep 22. 2012

#266 - Herb Johnson Silver Minnow

Herb Johnson Silver Minnow - Tony Smith Tied by: Tony Smith Originated by: Herb Johnson Source: Forgotten Flies 1999, Schmookler & Sils Hook:...

Jul 23. 2012

#205 - The Thief

The Thief - Tony Smith Tied by: Tony Smith Originated by: Dan Gapen Source: Streamer Fly Tying and Fishing (Joseph D. Bates, Jr., 1966) Pg. 347 Hook:...

Apr 3. 2012

#94 - Stewart's Hawk

Tied by: Tony Smith Originated by: Austin Hogan Source: Streamer Fly Tying and Fishing (Joseph D. Bates, Jr., 1966) Pg. 344-345 Hook: 4xl Thread:...

Jan 15. 2012

#15 - Herb Johnson Badger Dace

Tied by: Tony Smith Originated by: Herb Johnson Source: Forgotten Flies (Paul Schmookler and Ingrid Sils, 1999) Hook: Mustad 36620 #2 Limerick Tail:...

Sep 17. 2011

Herb Johnson Bucktails

I can hardly believe that the fall is almost here. I've been checking out the salmon returning to the tributaries this past week and am glad to see...

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