Fly Tying Archive

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  • Flies from Angling Ireland Show

    Some flies tied at the Angling Ireland Show in 2011.

  • Another set from Angling Ireland Show

    Another set from the Angling Ireland Show

  • Third set from Angling Ireland Show

    Another set from the Angling Ireland Show

  • Photos from Angling Ireland Show

    Photos from the Angling Ireland Show in Dublin. It was a great event and it was nice to catch up with some old friends and plenty of new ones. I have been so busy with work and tying flies for a big book project that the site hasn’t been updated in a while. I have…

  • Freestyle Salmon Fly

    Freestyle Salmon Fly

    Freestyle Salmon Fly I tied this fly for flytyingforums Fly Tyer of The Year -competition couple years ago and I remember naming it but can’t remember what it was called. Thought I’d share it here since most people haven’t seen it because it didn’t win the competition. I hope you like it. Hook: Made by…

  • Silver & Gold March Brown

    Silver & Gold March Brown

    Silver & Gold March Brown We continue with the classic wet flies for the moment. Here’s a couple that you all should recognize. As deadly as the March Brown is with a brown dubbed body it’s often worth it to try also the more flashy cousins of March Brown. Here’s the recipe (replace silver with…

  • Caldwell

    Caldwell

    The Caldwell This is a classic wet fly pattern from Ray Bergman. It is tied on a beautiful Vintage #4 Dublin bend hook. This fly is now in the possession of one of the finest tyers I know, Martin Bach from Denmark. Tail: Bronze Mallard Rib: Yellow floss Body: Brown floss Hackle: Brown Wing: Light…

  • Childers from G.M. Kelson

    Childers from G.M. Kelson

    The Childers The Childers is another well know classic salmon fly with endless variations. It is referred to in many old books. It seems to have been quite popular throughout the gaudy era of salmon flies. This particular fly is tied quite small to a #4 Vintage Dublin bend hook with a mixed wing that…