No matter where you are in your fly tying journey, we have a wealth of resources here at Anglers All to help you take the next step. Interested in tying, but don’t know where to begin? We’re here to help. Whether you’re brand new tyer or a crusty old veteran of the vise, check out these resources to help you shorten the learning curve:
1. Classes
The best way for a new fly tyer to jump-start their skills is to learn first-hand with a dedicated instructor and side-by-side with fellow tyers. Books and videos are great. But nothing beats that live, personalized help to accelerate the learning process.
Our fly tying classes always sell out fast. At the time of this blog post, we have a few have spots open for our November Intro to Fly Tying Class. This class is a two-day class, held on consecutive Saturdays and meant to bring any new tyer up to speed and producing some of their very own flies. Click the link below for more class dates for the rest of the tying season covering December, January and February.
Intro To Fly Tying Class - Winter 2021/2021
2. Our Friendly Staff
If you’re not able to join a fly tying class, then at least take advantage of the knowledge here at the fly shop. Among our staff, we have a number of skilled fly tyers with a wide range of interests, from midges to streamers and even saltwater patterns. If we don’t know the answer, we’ll help you find someone who does.
We carry one of the best selections of fly tying products on the Front Range, with a deep inventory of materials, tools, vises and accessories. The crew here at Anglers All can help you dial in the options and find the right products for the flies you want to tie. If you’re not local here in the Denver area, just give us a call. You can reach us at 303-794-1104 and we’d be happy to help you place an order with fast, free shipping.
Have questions? Don’t hesitate to ask! We were all beginners once and there are no dumb questions. We’d be glad to help you along your fly tying journey.
3. Videos
We’re proud to have built a substantial library of high quality, in-depth fly tying videos (not to mention videos on knots, rigging, fishing tactics and a whole lot more). Each of our fly tying videos takes you step-by-step through a favorite fly pattern, with great tips for using the materials and achieving consistency.
The videos feature current and former members of the Anglers All staff, as well as special guests, which include some of the industry’s foremost tyers and fly innovators.
All of these instructional videos are available on the Anglers All YouTube Channel. Please take a moment to subscribe to our channel. Have ideas for new videos? Let us know what you’d like to see!
4. Articles
You can find helpful fly tying tips and information right here on the Anglers All website, in many of our previous blog posts. Here are links to a handful of recent fly tying articles:
How to Select the Right Fly Tying Vise
A Simple Guide to Understanding Fly Tying Threads
Fly Tying 101 Guide to Working With Chenille
Fly Tying Fundamentals: Working with Dubbing
A Quick Guide to Chicken Feathers: Capes, Saddles and More
Fly Tying 101 Guide to Working With Marabou
Can you think of topics you wish we would cover? Or do you have follow-up questions? Please ask us! Come see us at the fly shop in Littleton or give us a call at 303-794-1104.
5. Books
Finally, there’s something valuable about having a hard-copy book by your side when you’re sitting at your fly tying vise. A good fly tying book is something that you can keep coming back to as you practice the fundamentals and hone your skills.
One of our favorite introductory fly tying books is Charlie Craven’s Basic Fly Tying. This book helps teach some of the most important fundamental techniques in fly tying for nymph, dry fly and streamer patterns.
Another one of our favorite books is Pat Dorsey’s Tying & Fishing Tailwater Flies. This book is particularly applicable for anglers who frequent the excellent tailwater fisheries here on the Front Range and throughout Colorado. For our home waters here on the South Platte, there’s no better book for tying and fishing those tailwater flies.
Let Us Know How We Can Help
Again, please don’t hesitate to reach out for help. Stop by the fly shop at 5211 S. Santa Fe Drive in Littleton. Give us a call at 303-794-1104. Or check out the selection of fly tying materials and tools here on the website. As the weather gets colder, it’s the perfect time to work on your fly tying skills and load up those fly boxes for your next adventure!
