Being “sustainable” is apparently all the rage these days. Fall and spring hunting go hand in hand with the fly-tier’s bench, and harvesting meat and materials can coincide. Flies are still tied by ...

When it comes to the materials to tie flies, the options are endless. I started collecting my materials based on the flies I was learning to tie, however, I’ll list some of the “must have” materials ...

Rick Estes prides himself on making his art imitate nature. After 28 years with the New Hampshire Fish & Game Department, retiring as a lieutenant, Estes has dedicated himself to mastering fly-tying.

FISHING -- Nothing makes more sense in really dismal weather than looking forward by getting cozy with a fly-tying bench. Silver Bow Fly Shop in Spokane Valley, 924-9998, offers fly tying instruction ...

By swapping out the bulky dumbbell eyes for a brass cone, he created a more streamlined profile that allowed the fly to sink faster. He also changed the body from Estaz to Ice Dubbing further slimming ...