Fly Tying Guides
Straightforward, hands-on guides for getting a fly tying station up and running — from your first Woolly Bugger to picking the right thread and vise for how you actually tie.
September 4, 2026
Fly Tying Vise Maintenance
Wax and cured cement on the jaws, clippings packed into the mechanism, a damp off-season, screws that back off: what to do about each, and what to leave alone.
August 20, 2026
DIY Fly Tying Vise: What Works, What Slips
Clothespins, locking forceps and bench vises as a hook holder: what each one grips, the hook size that exposes it, and the function none of them perform.
August 10, 2026
What Is the Lever on a Fly Tying Vise For?
The cam that drives the jaws onto the hook, the collar that sets how hard they close, and how to set both for any hook size.
July 27, 2026
How to Use a Rotary Vise
True rotary tying, step by step: line the hook up with the axis, park your thread, and wind the material by turning the head.
July 5, 2026
Rotary vs. Fixed Fly Tying Vise
What true rotation actually does for palmering hackle and checking wraps, and when a fixed vise is the right call instead.
July 4, 2026
Easy Fly Tying Patterns for Beginners
Four patterns to tie after your first fly: Woolly Bugger, Elk Hair Caddis, Pheasant Tail Nymph, and San Juan Worm.
July 3, 2026
Setting Up a Fly Tying Desk
Where to clamp your vise, how to light the bench, and how to keep thread and hooks organized without a dedicated room.
July 2, 2026
Fly Tying Thread Guide
Denier explained, which weight to use on which hook size, color choice, and why our Complete Kit ships with 100D thread.
July 1, 2026
How to Tie Your First Fly
A beginner's step-by-step Woolly Bugger, from mounting the vise to your first whip finish.