Mayfly hatches on most western rivers are somewhat sparse when compared to the prodigious volume of caddisflies that hatch. Although not as numerous, mayflies offer a seasonal option that is much ...

The Comparadun fly has emerged as one of the most popular and effective trout catchers to come around in recent years. Usually tied with elk or deer hair, this can present a problem for beginning fly ...

We’ve seen it many times here at the shop: A new tyer tries to create super-complicated fly patterns right out of the gate, gets frustrated, and ultimately gives up. When meeting new fly tyers, we ...