A place to discuss the collecting and tying of classic flies, the tyers who made them famous, the tools, materials and techniques they used as well as the waters they were designed for. While classic is generally used to describe old things, classic is also used in the sense of first class or in the highest form. Therefore a fully dressed Salmon Fly, or a Carrie Stevens Streamer are just as much classics as a Chernobyl Ant would be. Enjoy the forum.
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Last post by Jim T
02/25/24 18:09
Smaller soft hackles
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I find soft hackles fun to fish, and quite productive in the early portions of a hatch. As I am re-stocking my soft hackle box I am having a hard...
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Last post by Hanksforkstalker
02/25/24 14:50
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Last post by SgtMajUSMC
02/23/24 16:15
Streamer feathers ???
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Hardyrod1974 »
02/13/24 12:57
Where am I apt to find old school streamer feathers?
The strung saddle hackle currently available is pretty much useless except for bass bugs.
I've...
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Last post by Hardyrod1974
02/21/24 10:24
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Last post by DrLogik
02/20/24 12:58
I have a midge disorder
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billems »
12/19/23 13:34
Midge fishing is my weakest area of the sport. Sure, I've caught many on midge patterns--griffiths gnats, mainly. A thread midge called Al's rat. But...
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Last post by Brian K. Shaffer
02/19/24 07:18
Steaming feathers
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Eperous »
01/26/24 18:22
A few days ago, I heated my wife's tea pot to a boil and utilized longnose pliers to revitalize a dozen or so good-looking Woolly Buggers, whose...
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Last post by liketofish
02/18/24 20:47
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Last post by bob2935
02/18/24 12:41
Tying “Matching the Hatch” flies
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MtBrittany »
02/17/24 12:16
Have read the subject book many times. Just assume the dry fly recipes are basically the traditional Catskill type tying and the wet flies are the...
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Last post by ted patlen
02/18/24 10:10
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Last post by BigTJ
02/11/24 20:51
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Last post by Caneghost
02/10/24 08:21
G.E. Doherty Fly Tyer?
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junkwaxpete »
02/09/24 10:25
Hey all,
I am looking to identify and learn more about who tied these flies. The signature looks like G.E. Doherty. Haven't been able to find...
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Last post by junkwaxpete
02/09/24 10:25
REALLY tiny flies
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Rio Grand King »
01/28/24 13:40
Missoula boys recently tied on size-26 Gamakatsu C12-BM hooks. Forced me to pull out the even smaller gold Mustard's from the before times shown in...
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Last post by Fish
02/09/24 09:57
Mary Dette has passed
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gaddis »
01/28/24 08:39
Catskill fly tying great Mary Dette has passed. A great lady and a great tyer. RIP Mary. You will be missed.
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Last post by Silver Doctor
02/05/24 10:54
My new fly box!
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kevinhaney1 »
01/30/24 17:22
In another thread, I said I needed a huge fly box to organize all of my flies and someone suggested I get a typesetters drawer. Well, I found an old...
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Last post by Silver Doctor
02/02/24 10:36
Some Wire Midges
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flyfishermann1955 »
12/31/16 18:47
Here are a few midges made with wire I hope to try soon. In fact, I bought my 2017 license today and will fish Monday if the weather cooperates....
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Last post by Brian K. Shaffer
01/31/24 14:43
Little Marryat
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ibookje »
08/13/22 16:47
It’s hot this week too in Europe.
Stay inside and stay cool.
This Little Marryat came out of my vise this evening :)
It’s a pattern from the...
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Last post by ibookje
01/30/24 11:07
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Last post by roycestearns
01/29/24 15:11
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Last post by lerouxishereagain
01/28/24 07:03
Collins hackle suggestions
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Hi All,
Hope this request finds everyone well!
I have been a member for five years now and enjoy the forum very much. Members are very kind and...
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01/26/24 20:31
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