My journey into the world of fly tying and fly fishing began at the tender age of 14, marking the start of a lifelong passion that spans over 42 years.
I have been a fly designer with Fulling Mill/Orvis since 1996, and with the Montana Fly Company. Some of my designs were recognized when I was named Orvis Fly Tyer of the Year in 2005. I was also named a finalist for the Orvis Endorsed Guide of the Year in 2011, 2012, and 2013, which highlighted my reputation as a guide.
My expertise and achievements have earned me features in a wide array of prestigious publications. These include Orvis News, Field and Stream, The Wall Street Journal, Eastern Fly Fishing Magazine, The Angler Magazine, Irish Angler's Digest, Fly Fish America, Wildlife in North Carolina, Flugfiske i Norden, Fly Tyer Magazine, and Southern Culture on a Fly.
I have also been a featured tyer and presenter at several events, such as the British Fly Fair International in the UK; Sportfiskemässan and Woodstort in Sweden.
@mikeseguin4062 Thank you. It's actually pretty heavy, but I use a heavy point fly and that above. If I need extra weight, I'll add tungsten putty to the rig.
Great creations brother, you can make them as many as you can so soon they will be sold to the fishermen. I love it but I'm not a fishing guy like others and keep going brother.
Other than just the joy of crafting something beautiful, is there an advantage to artificial bait over actual bugs? I’ve never fished before and know nothing about it!
Красивая мушка и хорошая работа ! У меня есть такой материал , но я его ещё не использовал .Надо связать и попробывать , у нас сейчас самое время на такой цвет ленков и харюзей ловить .
Thank you. It is time consuming, but after 40 plus years of tying I need a challenge. I enjoy entomology and tying, so at this stage, I merge the two. I tie easy ones, too. I created Squirmy Wormy some 17 years ago.
@@MichaelKuczynski-u7o I've used emu for years, for different applications. The nail barbs can be brittle. It depends on how the feathers were prepared and preserved. I also use emu for hackle on streamers.
Floss...a man has a video on floss legs he's from another country... I just wanted to see you use them because you can manipulate the size of the legs.. maybe 2 strand floss... they look great I just wanted to see you do it maybe other people out there would like to see it
Take this as a compliment.....some your ties literally give me the creepy crawlers......theyvare so realistic, I swear they move when tou get that final wrap done. Unbelievable how real your patterns look. It amazes how you make all your patterns look real. I realize that is the point but you are above the rest. Great job and I love your channel. In tbe short time I have been subscribed, I have learned a great deal. Been binge watching your past videos. I have been tying for 25 years and I could tie for another an never get close to your skills. How long have you been doing this? Please tell me 40 years!
That's super cool! It's amazing how those are not just flies for fishing, they're also little works of art. My husband is getting into flyfishing, and I've contemplated starting to make some flies for him. I think it would be fun.
@amandakorbe3773 It is very relaxing. I've been tying for over 40 years, and I am still enthralled. I can help with the process of him getting started. It just so happens that I own a fly shop 🤣😅