Friday, March 20, 2015

How to Improve Composite Loops in Fly Tying - OPST

Jerry French explains the key components of a composite loop, some of his favorite materials, the difference between a shoulder and a hackle, and how to make your loops better. Using the newest synthetic materials as well as OPST dotted ostrich, and OPST's fantastic new dubbing spinner, Jerry ties two composite loops: a rear shoulder and a forward composite shoulder/hackle.





Thursday, January 8, 2015

What's In The Vise??

When you sit down to a few of the same pattern do you prep things out a head of time or just tie one at a time without prepping hooks and materials?

When I sit down to tie stinger style flies like pictured above I will prep things a head of time to help me crank them out faster. Sometimes when I try to force myself to tie when I'm not on the mood or tired after being on the water I will prep some cut shank style flies instead of tying actual flies to have on hand for when I need them.