Fly Tying

Don Bastian BENNETT WATT ENTERTAINMENT, July 2007 Subject Category: Fly Tying Videos Binding Type: DVD Retail Price: $24.95 ISBN: 1-932978-89-5 EAN: 978-1-932978-89-6 Debuts new info as Bastian introduces his proprietary & unique method of material handling to simplify the assembly & construction of married wing trout flies. Gold stork, Watson's Fancy, Sabbartus, Ferguson, Belgrade, & Silver Doctor. 113 min.24 new titles recorded in digital widescreen High Definition format by the world?s...

Harry Lemire BENNETT WATT ENTERTAINMENT, July 2010 Subject Category: Fly Tying Videos Binding Type: DVD Retail Price: $24.95 ISBN: 1-934682-61-6 Lemire is the guy who ties flies in his fingers. Harry is one of few who practice this craft (art) without the aid of a vise & as a result his flies duplicate quite closely what they are supposed to look like. He quite literally holds an enormous piece of fly-tying history between his left thumb & index finger every time he ties a fly. Harry shows how...

Harry Lemire BENNETT WATT ENTERTAINMENT, July 2010 Subject Category: Fly Tying Videos Binding Type: DVD Retail Price: $24.95 ISBN: 1-934682-60-8Lemire is the guy who ties flies in his fingers. Harry is one of few who practice this craft (art) without the aid of a vise & as a result his flies duplicate quite closely what they are supposed to look like. He quite literally holds an enormous piece of fly-tying history between his left thumb & index finger every time he ties a fly. Harry shows how...

Hooked on Fly Fishing with Justin Miller BENNETT WATT ENTERTAINMENT, February 2010Available: March 5, 2010 Subject Category: Fly Tying Videos Binding Type: DVD Retail Price: $24.95 ISBN: 1-934682-35-7Focuses on the larger winter style patterns which are typically fished in higher, colder water. Larger flies are easier to see in dirty water & seem to get the attention of the cold fish & make them willing to move farther to grab them than the smaller summer style flies. Patterns are often...

Adds movement, color, and dimension to any wet fly pattern. Use these fly tying legs for streamers, bass poppers, or bunny patterns for steelhead, salmon and saltwater. Better for large flies. Colors are translucent and vibrant. This material contains flecks of reflective glitter.

A flocking ground-bird. Also known as Grey Partridge and European Partridge. Most commonly are called "Huns" in U.S. Huns inhabit the northern third of the agricultural lands in North America. They are especially fond of open, irrigated land. Hungarian Partridge are not native in the Western Hemisphere. The North American strain appears to have been imported from Czechoslovakia. Relatively small in size, the adult Hungarian Partridge averages 12-14 inches in length. They have short, round...

A flocking ground-bird. Also known as Grey Partridge and European Partridge. Most commonly are called "Huns" in U.S. Huns inhabit the northern third of the agricultural lands in North America. They are especially fond of open, irrigated land. Hungarian Partridge are not native in the Western Hemisphere. The North American strain appears to have been imported from Czechoslovakia. Relatively small in size, the adult Hungarian Partridge averages 12-14 inches in length. They have short, round...

Unlike any other dubbing material that we are aware of, Ice Dub is a Mylar-like substance that is able to reflect and refract light in a number of unusual ways. It is super sparkly which makes it very popular for tying nymphs and emergers. Can be used by itself or blended with other materials. In some colors it appears much like natural animal fibers. In other colors it adopts a UV halo much like several insect species. In still other colors Ice Dub has holographic properties like fish scales....

Ice Dub Shimmer Fringe Shimmer Fringe is straight Ice Dub fibers fused at one end for organization.  The strands are about 3 1/2" long and are in hanks 3 1/2" wide". There are 3 pieces per package. Each piece is organized like natural hair that is the perfect length and density for tying bass, steelhead intruders and medium size saltwater flies. Shimmer Fringe is made from highly reflective, supple, thin Mylar strands.

Ice Dub is a Mylar-like substance and unlike any other dubbing material of which we are aware, it is able to reflect and refract light in a number of unusual ways. It is super sparkly which makes it very popular for tying nymphs and emergers. Can be used by itself or blended with other materials. In some colors, it appears much like natural animal fibers. In other colors, it adopts a UV halo much like several insect species. In still other colors, Ice Dub has holographic properties like fish...

This medium diameter chenille is made from Ice Dubbing and translucent Antron fibers mixed together. It is very popular for steelhead, saltwater and lake flies. 3 yard card.

This single strand silk floss comes with 18-meters wrapped on a card board cylinder, which is packaged in a small reusable zip-lock bag. This is the best packaging to keep you floss from becoming tangled or abraded while stored in your tying kit. Billed as the ultimate floss for Classic Salmon Flies, Alec Jackson Japanese Silk floss is perfect for steelhead flies as well.

Looking at the picture of the bird makes you wonder what natural selection could have evolved such a gaudy specimen? Yet when you look at the bird or it's feathers on this page, you are seeing the feathers against a monotone background to make them stand out for display purposes. When you view these same feathers on the bird in their natural colors against a natural deep forest background the stripes and bars break up the form of the bird like stripes on a tiger. This train of thought gets...

Designed and tested by Randall Kaufmann for his three most famous stone fly nymphs. Produced from Angora and other dyed and natural fibers. They are often a blend of several colors. Colors displayed approximate the over-all shade of the real dubbing material.

Keough Saddle Hackle Value Pack Twelve hackles, six colors, grizzly, white, brown, dun , furnace, enough hackle to tie at least one hundred standard premium dry flies.

"Krinkle Mirror Flash": Mirror Flash with a slight crimp. Mimics falling scales. 8 inch hank 800 strands. A little bit goes a long way.

This twisted Mylar flash material that adds sparkle to your flies. Krystal flash can be tied in at various points of the fly as an attractant. Start with the pearl color and expand from there.Make your flies visible from long range in low light conditions by adding Fluorescent Pearl Krystal Flash.

This medium diameter chenille is made from reflective mylar and is very popular for streamer bodies. 3 yard card.

Amherst Center Tail Feather Peices Four inch long piece, three inch shaft Looking at the picture of the bird makes you wonder what natural selection could have evolved such a gaudy specimen? Yet when you look at the bird or it's feathers on this page, you are seeing the feathers against a monotone background to make them stand out for display purposes. When you view these same feathers on the bird in their natural colors against a natural deep forest background the stripes and bars break up...

In the wild, Lady Amherst's Pheasants occurs in Tibet, Southwestern China, and northern Burma, but it has also been introduced in Britain, Hawaii and New Zealand. It is named after Sarah, Countess of Amherst (1762-1838). Her husband, William Pitt Amherst, Governor General of India, was responsible for sending the first birds to London in the early 1800's. They are highly secretive and rarely emerge into the open. Complete Heads With Tippets & Crests The head of the male Lady Amherst's Pheasant...

The only silk floss designed and manufactured for fly tying purposes. This is a strong and shiny six strand floss that is superbly color fast. It is a favorite for full dress salmon fly tiers wanting only the highest quality. It lays on smooth, is easily manipulated, and is extremely versatile. The 6 strands can be easily separated into any number of strands to tie any size fly. Eight yards per spool.

These bucktails are hand picked for uniform long hair length, cleanliness and color. Few other materials have the properties of whitetail deer tail hair (known as bucktail). Bucktail fibers average about 3.5-inches long and are tapered with a fairly coarse base and fine tip. Bucktail absorbs water and when wet is supple allowing it to move with the currents with life-like motion. Buckail is durable and inexpensive, which makes it popular for tying both fresh water and saltwater flies. ...

This large diameter, all nylon chenille can be shaped with a flame for wormy looking bodies or wound on a hook for more conventional looking flies. Vibrant strike producing colors. High visibility sparkle. Soft squishy feel. 3 yards per bag.

This wire is lead-free. It is slightly stiffer than lead wire and not quite as heavy as lead wire. It does not tarnish as easy as lead. Lead-free wire is more durable than lead wire. It is a good substitute for lead wire.

Lead is heavy and soft. Lead wire wraps around hook shanks easily and adds weight to a fly with tying ease.

LED Fly Tying Pro Light With MagnifierFinally a LED light that is very bright and has a wide enough illumination angle to tie with. Comes complete with magnifier, base and C-clamp. 2X Magnifier with spot.

Lite-Bright is very fine flat Mylar flash chopped and blended with fine filaments of clear nylon to hold it together and provide loft. Normally it is distributed inside a dubbing loop and applied like a long knap chenille, then picked out to give it a hairy appearance. Lite-Brite dubbing reflects light in all directions and is nearly a supple as marabou or fin fur.

Loon D-Loop Tweezers An oversized tweezer that does everything from picking up hooks and beads, retaining materials for even the largest dubbing loops/composite loops, and holding materials for dubbing brushes. ...

Loon Ergo Bobbin An ergonomic and high-performing update to the indispensable tying tool. The powder coated ergonomic handle rests perfectly between the thumb and fingers, while the spring steel spool holder allows for easy adjustment in tension by changing the pressure applied by grip. The tube is designed with versatility in mind: the high gauge works well when tying small flies, and the tube is long enough to tackle large patterns as well. ...

Loon Ergo Bodkin An indispensable bodkin gets an overdue ergonomic facelift. The strong needle is made from spring steel for strength and longevity, and is held by a powder coated ergonomic handle. ...

Loon Ergo Comb The solution to unruly materials at the vise or mangled streamers on the water. The ergonomic powder coated tool is easy find and comfortable in hand, and the stainless steel shaft and teeth make quick work of messy flies at the bench or on the water. ...

Loon Ergo Hackle Pliers The indispensable hackle plier receives a makeover. The smooth jaws are sized with versatility in mind, and the round shape allows for smooth palmering. ...

Loon Ergo Precision Tip Scissors Designed with tight spots, one loose fiber and perfect ties in mind, these scissors shine when there is little room to work and no margin for error. But the Precision Tip Scissors are too sturdy to be relegated to the #24 Parachute Adams; they'll hold up just fine as an everyday tool. ...

Loon Ergo Underfur Comb Spinning and stacking hair like a boss means including just the best hair. Underfur has no business making its way onto your flies, and the Ergo Underfur Comb is the best way to make sure that it stays out of the mix. The fine metal tines stand up to unruly pelts, making it easy to separate the fibers you want from the ones you don't. ...

Loon Ergo Whip Finisher The classic whip finisher with a powder coated ergonomic body. The base of the tool has been sharpened, so that finishing flies and clipping thread can be accomplished with one single tool. ...

Loon Gator Grip Dubbing Spinner The ultimate dubbing spinner. Developed in partnership with the geniuses at Fly Fish Food, the Gator Grip Dubbing Spinner includes two tips for any spinning scenario a tyer might encounter from complex twists to dubbing loops. The hexagonal anti-rolling technology ensures that the tool stays put on the tying desk, while the ring shape allows for smooth consistent tension while palmering. ...

Loon Razor Scissor, 4 inch Appropriately named, this is a razor sharp pair of scissors. One of the straight blades is serrated, and the other is non-serrated, aiding in grabbing of materials to eliminate material slip. The knurled tension knob allows for adjustments to specific applications. ...

Loon Rogue Mitten Scissors Pliers Designed for use with mittens or gloves, but works just as well with bare fingers. Padded handles are easy on your hands. This handy tool is great for cutting leader, mashing barbs, or removing trout size hooks from fish being released. Made of the highest quality surgical steel, they are precise enough to use year ’round, but designed to be used while wearing gloves or mittens. Mitten clamps are open and closed with the same squeezing motion, making...

Loon UV Bench Light This powerful UV light is perfect for curing Loon's UV products either individually or at a volume rate. A push button on/off and a powerful beam makes curing UV products simpler than ever. One AA battery included. ...

Loon UV Infiniti Light Powerful enough for professional tyers and rechargeable using a standard USB cable, this is the light without limits. The UV Infiniti Light is the most powerful, most environmentally friendly light we’ve ever offered. Unconditional Guarantee No matter how hard you use Loon gear, we will guarantee it. If for any reason, you are not 100% satisfied, please contact us and we will make it right. Cures UV resins quickly and tack free. Made of high-quality, machine turned...

Loon UV Nano Light Small enough to carry in the field, yet powerful enough to use at the bench. The nano light can be stored in a wader or shirt pocket for curing Loon’s UV Knot Sense or UV Wader Repair, but is also an excellent option as an economical light for tyers just getting started with using UV resins. One AAA battery included. ...

Loon Zippy Hair Stackers Using a hair stacker is the only way to make sure hair wings and tails look just right. The Zippy Hair Stacker is a one-piece alternative to making sure that hair wings are full and even. The hinged design allows hair to be loaded easily, stacked, and removed cleanly. Magnets keep the stacker closed while in use, and the window in the base allows tyers to see when tips are aligned. Available in three sizes, there is a perfect option for flies and fibers of all sizes. ...

These 1/4" wide strips are just right for many saltwater, pike and large minnow imitation flies.

Packaged loose. Mixed sizes. Very clean. Approximately 1/8 oz.

Nylon micro-fibers with naturally tapered tips that look like insect tails and feelers. Treated with Water Shed for floatability. They are stiffer and more durable than hackle fibers and more consistent than guard hairs. For tails on mayfly spinners, no-hackles, thorax patterns, legs and feelers on nymphs. Several hundred fibers per pack. Easy to work with.

Round rubber legs are popular additions to nearly every category of flies. Nymphs, wet flies, saltwater flies, bass bugs and even some tiny dry flies for trout sport rubber legs. Recently rubber leg material is even showing up on the newest steelhead and salmon patterns. Rubber leg material has been around since the early 1940's. The first rubber leg material was made by slicing a sheet of thin latex into narrow strips. The only colors available were black and white. These thin square legs...

The alternating 1/8" wide bands of contrasting colors will give your flies a brindled buggy effect. 3 yard card.