Good fly design comes from imagination and knowledge about the insects or bait you are trying to imitate, the fish you want to catch, and the material you use to tie the fly. (Charlie Craven photo)
March 14, 2015
By D. L. Goddard
Manual dexterity, fly-tying techniques, and skill come from observation and lots of practice. Good fly design comes from imagination and knowledge about the insects or bait you are trying to imitate, the fish you want to catch, and the material you use to tie the fly.
Here are 20 tips that have been indispensable for me as a professional fly tier.
#1 Gather as much reference information as possible about hatches, baits, fish, tying techniques, materials, fly design, and fishing. Books, videos, fly-fishing shows, lessons, on-the-water experience, and observing other tiers are all excellent ways of increasing your knowledge. Knowledge is the key to becoming an...
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