Whisky, wings and wedding dresses
In this article, I want to tell
you about how I started to work with organza, and found some nice
tricks to handle it. I think organza is a wonderful material, and
because I use it in a unique way, I'm sure that I can give you some
valuable tips. By Hans van Klinken.
(2016-04-20)
Glitter for pike
Pike bites not only in fat wobblers. They are also interested in
larger model flies. Why not try a fly made of sparkly glitter
instead for a change and take your pike fishing to new heights. By
Anders Isberg, (2013-06-18)
Coloring Raw Tubes
A look into some alternative
methods of coloring tubes. By Bob Kenly (2012-12-11)
Powder paint your
tubes and bead heads
Tube tyers are opening up their
eyes to the possibilities of adding an extra kick to their favourite
patterns. As fishermen, we all know that colour definitely makes a
difference. Powder Paints gives you the freedom to colour your favourite
metal tubes or bead heads. By Stuart Anderson (2012-12-11)
The Modular
Tube Fly - Part 1
One of the biggest
upsides to tying on tubes, whether they be metal or plastic, is that
they are highly modular with multiple options that can be swapped in
and out. By Benson Adams
(2012-07-16)
Loop body
Experimenting with new
ways to construct the extended body. By Agostino Roncallo
2012-07-01
Tube Fly
Preparation - The Basics
Some of the basics of
preparing your tube fly for tying on. It is a fairly simple
task. By Benson Adams 2012-06-23
Tube Fly Vise - The Basics
One of the first steps
to tying a tube fly would be to purchase or create a tube
fly vise. You can accomplish this in many ways. The simplest
method, and the most inexpensive is to purchase a few
different sizes of blind eye hooks. By Benson Adams
2012-06-15
Paraloop with
wings
Fly tying article by Agostino Roncallo
(2012-04-22)
Junction Tubes,
A New Approach
Tube flies have exploded in
popularity in the past decade, and with that explosion new
approaches and techniques to fish them have grown exponentially.
Junction tubes (also known as hook sleeves) are an important
part of the whole tube fly package. By Stuart Anderson (2011-09-20)
Tube body & parachute
Building the tube bodies with use of common silicone
colorless sealant.
By Agostino Roncallo
(2011-02-06) Both in English and
Italian.
Synthetic raffia
New and cheap substitute for
raffia, a syntetic material presented by Agostino Roncallo
(2010-09-07)
Gripper Pad part two
Sometimes
it happens that I find new materials that can be used for building
artificial flies. I have found one of a real interest. By Agostino Roncallo.
(2010-06-01)
Gripper Pad part one
Sometimes
it happens that I find new materials that can be used for building
artificial flies. I have found one of a real interest. By Agostino Roncallo.
(2010-05-01)
Coloured tubes.
Perspectives.
Using colored plastic tubed for salmon tube flies. Also about
using Serebrjanka dubbing. Fly tying article by Jurij Shumakov (2006-06-06)
Why wax?
A
properly waxed thread is both rouge and adheres more readily to your
materials. This enables you to tie stronger flies with fewer thread
winds resulting in a neater and more attractive fly. By Anders Isberg (2005-12-10)
AquaGlo
Fly Dressing
Fly tying
article and presentation of a new fly tying product by
Jason Akl (2005-03-19)
Building your own epoxy drier for better saltwater flies By Jason Akl (2003-11-29)
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