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The Flies You Tie in June
At the Vise

The Flies You Tie in June

In winter you tie toward something. By June, you're just trying to keep up.

At the ViseThe Pattern That Changed Everything

The Pattern That Changed Everything

I was twelve years old when I tied my first beadhead gold ribbed hare’s ear nymph. It was messy. The dubbing was uneven. The ribbing wasn’t perfect. The head was a little too big. But it caught a f...

At the ViseThe Flies You Never Fish

The Flies You Never Fish

There’s a box in my vest that I never open on the water. It’s full of flies I spent hours tying. Patterns I was excited about. Variations I was sure would work. Flies that looked perfect under the ...

At the ViseWinter Tying

Winter Tying

Winter tying isn’t about urgency—it’s about craft, patience, and preparing for what’s next. A reflection on the rhythm of tying when there’s no rush.

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