Would I rather lose a fly I bought, or tied?
I’ve finally crossed that point as a fly-caster where it makes much more sense to tie my own flies than to buy ‘em. There are a few reasons for that. First of all, I’m [...]
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I’m having to stretch to find ways to stay busy lately
They say it’s an ill wind that blows no good, and that you can make a sow’s ear into a silk purse. I don’t know about the second one, but there may be some truth to the [...]
This is a good time to do some fly-tying
I’ve finally crossed that point as a fly-caster where it makes much more sense to tie my own flies than to buy ‘em. There are a few reasons for that. First of all, I’m [...]
Tie some flies while you’re watching football
While you’re parked on the couch watching football this weekend, put your hands to good use. Instead of just watching the games, pull out the fly-tying gear and get a start [...]
Do you tie? Or do you buy?
I’ve finally crossed that point as a fly-caster where it makes much more sense to tie my own flies than to buy ‘em. There are a few reasons for that. First of all, I’m [...]
Tie some flies while you watch football
While you’re parked on the couch watching football this weekend, put your hands to good use. Instead of just watching the games, pull out the fly-tying gear and get a start [...]
Do you buy? Or should you tie?
I’ve finally crossed that point as a fly-caster where it makes much more sense to tie my own flies than to buy ‘em. There are a few reasons for that. First of all, I’m [...]
Don’t just sit there, tie some flies
While you’re parked on the couch watching football this weekend, put your hands to good use. Instead of just watching the games, pull out the fly-tying gear and get a start [...]
I’m in crunch-mode for fly-tying
I’ve finally crossed that point as a fly-caster where it makes much more sense to tie my own flies than to buy ‘em. There are a few reasons for that. First of all, I’m [...]
Fly-fishing has a hairy problem
My dad and I are planning a fly-fishing float trip down the Hoback River in September, and Dad recently stopped at a fly shop in Casper to pick up some fly-tying supplies. He [...]