Have you ever wondered what it would be like to catch a fish on a lure that you created? It is easier than you might think. With many things in life you control your level of involvement, and this ...

As winter creeps in it often means a drop in opportunity for fly fishermen. That depends on where you live, of course, but for many of us, river time becomes vise time. If you’re new to fly tying, ...

There's an old joke in the ranks of Bighorn River fishing guides that goes: "There are old guides and there are bold guides - but Frank Johnson is too old to be bold!" Just kidding, Frank. The truth ...

Fly tyers fall into two distinct categories. On one side, you have the perfectionists who find great pleasure in anatomical exactness when creating replicas of insects. On the other side are the ...

When it comes to the materials to tie flies, the options are endless. I started collecting my materials based on the flies I was learning to tie, however, I’ll list some of the “must have” materials ...

Getting started with fly tying doesn’t have to be daunting, especially with the wealth of fly shops around here, the amazing books available, and the treasure troves of information on the internet ...

On July 20, 1969, as Neil Armstrong was becoming the first man to put bootprints on the moon, I was getting my first introduction to the sport of fly-fishing on an icy mountain stream in Idaho. It ...

If you're snowbound, there are plenty of hunting- and fishing-related activities to enjoy before the thaw. Tie flies For fly fishermen, and especially for prospective fly fishermen, snowbound days are ...