BASALT – Are you one of those folks who have always had an ambition to tie your own flies? Getting started doesn’t have to be daunting, especially with the wealth of fly shops around here, the amazing ...

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 ...

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, ...

The main reason many fly fishermen learn to tie their own isn’t to save money, said local fly fisherman Les Reitz. Rather, many fly tiers will spend more on feathers and fur than they would for ...

I always seem find my way to the fly tying desk in December. It’s not by design. I don’t put a sticky note on my calendar that says tie flies in December. More than anything it’s just the natural ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. By learning how to tie a few simple styles of fly, you'll have a leg up in creating any bug you want to master at the vise. As ...