Jig Bomb Beads – Adding Weight to Flies

What are Jig Bombs The Umpqua Jig Bombs make you rethink the way you add weight to your fly patterns. These tungsten beads are a better way to add weight to any pattern vs the traditional barbell styles. The trend of large dumbbell eyes to add more weight means that tyers lose shank length and [...]
One Day A Year

1 Year In The Making | One Fly A Day

If you haven't seen our first blog post in regards to Shop Boy Richie tying One Fly A Day, check that out here. last year on New Years' day, Richie started off with his resolution to tie 1 different fly a day for a year. Above is a short Q&A with him and how he [...]

Two Resins Explained | UV Vs Epoxy

So, you are ready to start using resin and don't know the difference between Uv Cure and Epoxy? This is the perfect post for you! Resins/Epoxy has changed the fly tying world and is being widely used to create some unique, durable, and fishy flies. In the above video, Mike goes over a few key [...]

How To Create Your Own Material Brush | Fly Tying DIY Brush Making

Creating Your Own Brush In the video above, Mike goes over in detail how to create your own tying brush. Another way to make tying even more enjoyable is making your own brushes. Creating out-of-the-box color and style brushes can translate to the most unique flies we've seen yet. The possibilities are endless when it [...]

Tying A Different Fly Everyday For 1 Year Straight | Shop Boy Richie

Do you ever wonder what it would look like to tie a new fly every day for a year straight? Richie, AKA "Shop boy Richie" did and wanted to see if he could challenge himself. Challenging yourself can be a daunting task with anything in life. It takes dedication to keep trying new things or [...]

Attaching Dumbbell Eyes | A Beginner Tying Lesson

In this short tying tip, you will learn how to quickly and effectively attach dumbbell eyes onto a hook. A necessary skill for all fly tyers to have.

Fly Tying Thread Control | A Must Know Tying Tip

A must-know tying tip. Thread control is a crucial aspect of fly tying and you can really benefit from honing this skill. In the above video, Mike P goes over the basics of a pinch wrap and capture wrap utilizing tread control.

How To Cut Gel Spun Thread | The Easy Way

Tying with gel spun has tons of benefits, but one of the main drawbacks is how tricky it is to cut. With this quick tip in the above video, it saves time and provides an easier way to work with  this great thread.

How To Start Your Fly Tying Thread

In this video, Mike P goes over how to start your tying thread for left, and right-handed fly tying. This is a skill you will use every time at vise, follow along.
How to Prevent Rabbit Strips from Fouling with Pat Cohen

How to Prevent Rabbit Strips from Fouling with Pat Cohen

There's no doubt that everyone who attended Pat Cohen's seminars here went home with new tricks and ideas that'll make them better fly tiers. Whether you couldn't make it, need a refresher, or are just searching for solutions to common fly tying and deer hair work problems - this seminar highlights mini series provides some [...]