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When tying a bead head fly, make 3-4 wraps of lead or lead substitute directly behind the bead. Now push the lead into the recess at back of the bead. This does a couple of things. It keeps the bead in place while tying, centers the bead on the hook shank and adds additional weight […]

Since I failed to pass my MCAT’s I rarely offer medical advice. Especially with something as serious as the swine flu. However, I think it is safe to say that the Centers for Disease Control would advise against you doing this.

Who says there are no jobs available in this economy? Here is an opportunity for you speedy fly tiers out there. All from the comfort of your own home.

I just returned from the Ellensburg, WA Fly Fishing Fair. This was my second year in attendance and I have to say this year’s show was even better than the last. For those not familiar with the event, it is put on by the Washington Council of the Federation of Fly Fishers and is a […]

It seems that both the clinch and improved clinch are the knots most commonly used to attach a fly to the tippet. What I can’t figure out is why. It is well known that the clinch family of knots really fall short in terms of strength. Sure they are quick and easy to tie but is that […]

One of the Pacific Northwest’s last fly tying shows of the 2009 season is being held this Friday & Saturday in Ellensburg, WA…Read the News Tribune’s article

After applying head cement to your fly, insert the stem end of small hackle into the eye of the hook and pull through. The hackle fibers will absorb the excess head cement and clear the eye so there’s no down time when the fish are rising all around you.

As most people who live in and around the Coeur d’Alene area know, one of the cities institutions closed it’s doors this past December. After eleven years in business, the owner of  Northwest Outfitters fly shop decided to pursue new opportunities. Well…great news! Orvis Northwest Outfitters is once again open for business. The shop has […]