Being “sustainable” is apparently all the rage these days. Fall and spring hunting go hand in hand with the fly-tier’s bench, and harvesting meat and materials can coincide. Flies are still tied by ...

Rick Estes prides himself on making his art imitate nature. After 28 years with the New Hampshire Fish & Game Department, retiring as a lieutenant, Estes has dedicated himself to mastering fly-tying.

Fly tying blends craft, skill, and fishing knowledge into one rewarding pursuit. From versatile patterns like the Woolly Bugger to precision emergers, learning the right tools, materials, and ...

There’s no official fly-tying season, but if there was it would be in the depths of winter. The image of a fly tier hunched over their fly-tying vise on a cold winter’s night is about as romantic as ...

FISHING -- Nothing makes more sense in really dismal weather than looking forward by getting cozy with a fly-tying bench. Silver Bow Fly Shop in Spokane Valley, 924-9998, offers fly tying instruction ...

Simply sign up to the Life & Arts myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox. Fly tying is supposed to be the game angler’s favourite winter pastime. While temperatures drop in the rivers and the ...