With Christmas just a few days away, hopefully your gifts are wrapped, and you are ready to relax and enjoy the holidays with friends and family.
This week, instead of sharing another gift guide or adding yet another holiday sale to your cluttered email inbox, we thought we’d highlight some of our free fly tying resources.
Whether you or someone you know is new to fly tying – or perhaps you’re looking to improve your skills or just find some good information – we are here to help.
Take advantage of these free resources:
1. Our Knowledgeable Team of Fly Tyers
First and most importantly, our friendly team is here to help! In fact, did you know that we have three Umpqua Signature Tyers on staff here at Anglers All? Ben Baxter, Daryl Eakins and Delaney Chapman are all on the Umpqua Signature roster. And even beyond those three, we have a number of dedicated and knowledgable tyers on staff.
If you live in the Denver area or along the Front Range, stop by the fly shop anytime for help and advice. If you’re not local, give us a call at 303-794-1104 and we’ll be glad to give you the same friendly help over the phone.
And don’t worry – there are no dumb questions when it comes to fly tying. Fly tying materials and tools can easily become confusing. We get that. So please don’t hesitate to ask for help.
2. Fly Tying Video Catalog
Over the years, we have developed a robust catalog of fly tying videos. Currently, we have more than 120 videos available! Most of these are long-format videos, that show fly patterns and techniques in clear detail.
Check out the Fly Tying Video Catalog on our website, where the videos are organized by category and alphabetized for easy searching. Video categories include Nymphs & Wet Flies, Dry Flies, Streamers, Saltwater, and Tips & Tricks.
We are constantly adding new videos to the library. Be sure to visit the Anglers All YouTube Channel. Click the Subscribe button, and hit the little bell icon to turn on notifications. That way, you’ll be the first to know when new videos become available.
3. Fly Tying Articles
In addition to videos, we’ve published in-depth articles on a variety of fly tying topics. In particular, we’ve worked to create simple guides to those topics that can be complicated or seem overwhelming. Check out some of those articles here:
A Guide to Fly Tying with Beads, Cones and Eyes
Check out this quick guide to fly tying with beads, cones, and eyes. Our fly tying experts explain some of the most common options and when to use them.
Like many things in the world of fly tying, the options in fly tying scissors are surprisingly varied. Ben Baxter and Johnnie Trujillo offer some good advice.
A Guide to Fly Tying with Foam
With so many colors, shapes and sizes, foam is a versatile fly tying material. As you explore the possibilities of tying with foam, here are a few quick tips.
A Guide to Fly Tying Wire Sizes
In this article, we’ve included a guide to wire sizes for fly tying. Plus, check out the video where Ben Baxter shows us how to use a rotary vise to wrap wire on a fly pattern.
An Overview of Fly Tying Hooks with Umpqua’s Brent Bauer
We sat down with Brent Bauer from Umpqua Feather Merchants, to discuss the details and important elements of quality fly tying hooks.
A Guide to Fly Tying with Deer, Elk and Moose Hair
Like so many other fly tying materials, deer hair, elk hair and moose hair can easily become confusing. Here’s a quick fly tying guide to big game hair.
A Guide to Fly Tying with Pine Squirrel and Rabbit Fur
When do fly tyers prefer pine squirrel versus rabbit fur? In this quick fly tying guide, Ben Baxter and Johnnie Trujillo explain the best uses for each one.
Tips For Using Fly Tying UV Resins
Sorting through the options in fly tying UV resins can become overwhelming. Here, Ben Baxter, Johnnie Trujillo and Greg Garcia offer easy tips for using resins.
How to Select the Right Fly Tying Vise
Ready to pick out a new fly tying vise for yourself or as a gift for your favorite tyer? Here are a few quick tips for selecting the right vise.
A Simple Guide to Understanding Fly Tying Threads
Another confusing aspect of fly tying can be thread selection. Check out this article if you’ve ever found yourself with questions when sorting through a myriad of fly tying threads.
A Guide to Fly Tying With Chenille
In this article, we talk chenille: the differences and when to use them. Ben Baxter and Johnny Trujillo offer some advice.
A Guide to Fly Tying with Dubbing
In this article, we talk about dubbing: natural vs. synthetic, different colors, textures, varieties and how to use them.
A Guide to Fly Tying with Chicken Feathers: Capes, Saddles and More
How do you pick the right chicken feather for a fly pattern? Rooster vs. Hen? Saddle vs. Cape? Here’s a quick guide to feathers and how they serve fly tyers.
A Guide to Fly Tying With Marabou
Marabou is one of the most popular fly tying materials and tyers face a variety of options. Here’s a quick fly tying 101 guide to working with marabou.
Contact Us With Your Fly Tying Questions
Again, it’s important to remember that there are no dumb questions and that our team here at Anglers All is ready to help! If you’re in the area, stop by the fly shop. Otherwise, give us a call at 303-794-1104. This winter, we hope you have some time to sit down with a cup of coffee and have fun re-stocking those fly boxes!
