Fly Tying Archive

Tag: salmonflies

  • Finnish National Fly Tying Competition 2014

    Finnish National Fly Tying Competition 2014

    Finnish National fly tying competition Over the years I’ve got a lot of questions what kind of competition the nationals here are. To put it simply it’s a two day fly tying event where you tie flies in 4 hours each day and then the flies are judged anonymously by a panel of four judges.…

  • Kate

    Kate

    Kate One of the easier featherwing flies perfect for practice when you’re starting out and just as good when you’ve gained more experience in these classic salmon flies. I put the grey Mallard on sides even though it’s listed in the pattern before the main wing. Next time I’ll probably put it under the wing…

  • Traditional Finnish Salmon Flies

    Traditional Finnish Salmon Flies

    Classic Finnish Salmon Flies From left to right Malli 64, Iso Sorsa and Teno 10. These are some of favorite patterns from the old Finnish masters. Finnish salmon flies were usually tied with a much slimmer and longer profile than their British cousins. Malli 64 (as per Erkki Honkavuori) Tag: Oval silver tinsel and orange…