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The Most Important Material

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Published on Jul 19. 2023 - 1 years ago
Updated or edited 1 years ago

Tying thread

Tying techniques

Know Your Materials Vol 1
Knowing your materials will help you tie better and more durable flies.
What is your most important material?

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Oholi's flies

Thread Control and Material Mounting

Thread Control and Material Mounting is subject that's crucial for proper tying. It's so basic that people rarely mention it.

Mar 3. 2020

Durable flies: Wrapping thread

The basic technique of wrapping thread over - and under - materials is a key to getting flies that will hold well

Mar 3. 2020

Controlling Fly Tying Thread Tension

A small demonstration of fly tying thread tension and strength.

Aug 17. 2019

Fly tying thread types

Wayne Luallen covers various types of fly tying thread, materials, thicknesses and applications. The chart referred to is found here

Feb 28. 2016

Heads

Yes, this is an article solely about heads on flies. Why they matter and how to get them to look good.

Advanced Flytying Techniques

Dec 3. 2024

A new book from Barry Ord Clarke is a pretty safe bet on a good book, and this one is indeed good

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