"I started fly fishing and tying a few years ago in New Zealand, drawn in by the challenge and detail behind effective flies. What really hooked me was the satisfaction of catching trout on patterns I’ve designed and tied myself—there’s nothing more rewarding than seeing an idea come together on the water. Fly tying has become a craft I genuinely enjoy, from refining small details at the vise to testing flies in real river conditions. I’m constantly learning, experimenting, and building patterns that are made to fish."
Fly Tying Experience
Years Tying Flies:4 years
How You Got Started: I got started tying by watching a few YouTube videos, which sparked my initial interest, but it really took off after getting a few lessons from a good friend. He helped kick-start my tying by teaching me the basics and proper techniques, giving me the foundation to start developing my own patterns and confidence at the vise.
Favorite Species & Waters
Target Species: Trout
Favorite Waters to Fish: Freestone Rivers
Fly Tying Style & Specialties
Euro Nymph patterns and dry flies
Why You Trust Firehole
Going barbless is important to me,which is why I trust firehole.their hook designs suit my tying style and the way I approach fishing
Social Media & Links
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/baileesflybox?igsh=MWl6MDB3dWs3c3RpOA==
- Website / Shop: https://www.baileesflybox.co.nz
Gear & Bench Setup
I’m always looking for ways to improve my bench setup to make tying more efficient and enjoyable. Keeping things simple, organised, and within reach helps me focus on clean techniques and consistent flies, while still allowing room to experiment and refine patterns as I go.
Fun Fact
A fun fact about me is fly tying started as a curiosity and quickly become an
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