The Aspen Times

On the fly: Getting started with tying flies

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 ...
The Aspen Times

On the Fly: Tying your own flies adds a new level of fishing satisfaction

Getting started in 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 these ...
The Bulletin

Fly-tying corner: Silverman’s Bacon & Eggs

Sometimes a San Juan Worm will out-fish every fly in the box. The Eggi Wan Kenobi improved it and Joe Silverman’s Bacon & Eggs takes it a step further with Pearl Core Braid and a squishy soft egg. Why ...
Public Opinion

Mark Sturtevant: Variety rules in tying flies

My long-range fishing plans got a boost recently when my friend invited me to fill a spot on a group trip to Alberta this summer. He booked the trip through The Fly Shop in Redding, Calif. and as a ...
Oregonian

Maestro discovers fly-tying secret: superior chicken feathers

WARRENTON -- Forty years ago, on a secret chicken farm in Warrenton, Henry Hoffman started a revolution in fly-fishing. Hoffman, 73, is a meticulous fly-fisherman who spent decades studying the ...