Fly Tying Tips & Techniques

Summary: Fly tying is the process of producing an artificial fly to be used by anglers to catch fish. Fly tying for fly fishing requires the binding of various materials to a hook with thread. Fly tying requires some basic equipment, including the specific materials for the fly pattern being tied, and a fly pattern to be followed. Fly tying equipment enables the angler to efficiently and effectively assemble and secure the materials on the hook. Flying materials were originally limited to a number of furs, feathers, threads and hooks, but today there many different types of natural and synthetic materials used to tie flies.

There are a number of different materials and tools that can be used in fly tying, from natural furs and feathers versus synthetic materials, to pliers, vises, and scissors for the actual tying process. In this free video series, our expert will teach the basics of fly tying, from using hooks and tying thread to using a whip finish tool, palmering, and weighting a hook with lead wire. Whether you're a serious fisherman interested in fly fishing, or a beginner who's unfamiliar with any kind of fishing, these easy video instructions will break down the process of fly tying so that anyone can understand it. Once you learn how to do fly tying, you'll be that much closer to getting out to the water and enjoying the real fun!