This weekend, I will be tying up some panfish bugs at the Fly Fishing Show in Edison, New Jersey. The Fly Fishing Show is the world’s largest show dedicated to every type of fly fishing imaginable, including us panfish junkies! If you are in the area, stop by and check out the show and be sure to stop by my table and say hello. I would love to meet you and swap some fishing tales.
Read moreThe Fly Fishing Show - Marlborough Massachusetts
I will be tying up some panfish bugs at the upcoming Fly Fishing Show in Marlborough, Massachusetts, this upcoming weekend. The Fly Fishing Show is the world’s largest show dedicated to every type of fly fishing imaginable, including us panfish junkies! If you are in the area, stop by and check out the show and be sure to stop by my table and say hello. I would love to meet you and swap some fishing tales.
Read moreFly Tying Music
The band Takénobu (image from takenobomusic.com)
Every fly tier I know has their favorite type of music to listen to while tying their favorite flies. I am no exception. In the past, I listened to various kinds of music, country, folk, new age, classical, metal, and classic rock. However, my taste has changed in recent years, and I have been consistently fly-tying to one particular artist.
Read moreWorking Class Fishing Podcast
I recently had the opportunity to appear on the Working Class Fishing podcast. I thoroughly enjoyed giving this interview. Jon and Brian were fantastic hosts. This podcast has quickly become one of my favorite fishing podcasts, and I never miss an episode.
You can find their show on all the popular listening platforms.
Read moreNotes From The Fly Tying Bench - Using Wax in Fly Tying
Fly tying wax comes in a number of types and consistencies and they all have there uses.
One of the most common questions I am asked when tying flies at shows and exhibitions is, "What is that lump on your finger you keep rubbing on the thread?" That "lump" is a small amount of wax that I have warmed in my fingers and shaped into a small ball which I then stick onto the index finger of my right hand.
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