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.
Gazing at this photo, on my vise, where I have tied so many thousands of flies, clearly illustrates
(to me anyway) how utterly unlike the real thing...
I don't get real excited about a hook style but I got some 94842's for my S/H's. I tied a couple last night and I love the way they look. I know that...
Although this site ( ) has been mentioned in the past, I would recommend it to those forum members who really enjoy seeing, tying and fishing various...
I came across one of Bob's old posts and the timing couldn't be more fitting. The topic has nothing to do with classic flies but please bear with me....
Hi, I'm trying to get a handle on people's favorite Atlantic Salmon and Steelhead flies for fishing. All of my experiece for Atlantic Salmon fishing...
Is there anyone out there that remembers when Poul Jorgensen came out with this method as the salmon fly of the future? The wing was made up of mixed...
Was wondering if anyone knows where to purchase the round wooden base with the glass or maybe its plastic bubble that fits on the base to display one...
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