Tis the season! As the holidays arrive (faster every year), it’s time for my 1st Annual Fly Fishing Gift Guide, gifts for fly anglers — the gear I’d actually want to unwrap myself. I could take the easy route and tell you all about the newest fly rds, reels, and lines to buy, but instead let’s focus on the stuff I used over the last season that truly improved my fishing experience on the water. So if you subscribe to the SKI mentality (which stands for Spends the Kids’ Inheritance!) here’s some great fly fishing gear that can use a spot in your collection.
Read more5 Fly Tying Tools You DON'T Need!
Look over your fly tying bench. What are some of the tools you can live without? In this blog, I feature some things in fly tying that are NOT needed.
Let’s be honest, there is a STEEP learning curve in fly tying. With all of the materials, techniques, tools, and nuances, it’s a hobby that takes time to learn. But have you ever looked around your bench and wondered how you accumulated so much STUFF?!? I just did so and realized there were 5 things I could live without.
Read moreDoes Fly Tying Save You Money?!?
So you’re thinking about getting into fly tying! You’ve done some research, checked out some YouTube channels (hopefully MINE), and even talked to a friend. But you have that one burning question: Is fly tying worth it?!? Trust me, you’re not alone, so let’s find out if tying flies is right for you.
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