Fly Tier's Bench: AK's Melon Quill PMD Dry Fly
From his iconic Melon Quill PMD dry fly to groundbreaking techniques like stripping and dyeing hackle quills, legendary fly tyer A.K. Best's artistry elevated traditional patterns into lifelike imitations that continue to inspire anglers today. Charlie Craven shares personal encounters, fly tying history, and a fly-tying tutorial for one of his most famous patterns, the aforementioned Melon Quill.