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How to Tie a Fly for Fly Fishing

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Learn basic fly tying instructions from an expert fly fisherman in these free online video clips on how to tie flies for fly fishing, including many types of knots, patterns and tools, supplies and materials needed to get started.

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Tags: patterns, tools, basic, fly, instruction, tie, tying, knot, materials

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Summary: Fly tying is the craft of making an artificial fly that a fly fisherman can use to catch a fish. The artificial fly is connected to the fisherman’s line and is used to simulate a real fly or bug landing on the water surface. This entices the fish to come to the surface for a snack, and once the fish attaches itself to the line via the artificial fly, the fisherman has done his job. If you are a fisherman who has taken up the hobby of fly tying, you will need to obtain some basic equipment including string, fur, feathers, and of course hooks.

In this series of instructional video clips, you will learn all about fly tying. Are you new to fly fishing? Watch the introduction to fly tying and get a list of the necessary tools needed for tying your own flies. Watch as our expert recommends different materials that can be used such as feathers, fur, string and hooks. Watch these how to videos and see how to hook and thread the tying tool to get started on your handmade fly. Watch as our expert ties the tail end and constructs the chenille body of the fly. Watch as he demonstrates the technique for tying a whip finish knot using the tool and his bare hands. Watch these videos and you will also learn how to apply a dubbing body and dual hackles.

About the Expert

Expert: Robert Brown has been a fly-fisherman for 12 years. Robert also has perfected the skill of tying his own flies. He has found great rewards in the replication of the entomology specimens found along the rivers of the Northwest, where he has enjoyed many hours of fly-fishing.

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