Fly tying has many beginnings. Some start tying flies to 'save money' - which hardly ever proves to be the case. Others begin with an interest in tying flies which are more adapted to their locale. Once hooked, proficiency increases and the types of flies change from very simple to involved 'matching the hatch' creations. And beyond. Who among us has not tied their 'special' fly? Or experimented and created something which they knew would be exceptional on their waters. It may not have worked, what matters is the fun of doing it.

That is what How To Dress Salmon Flies is about. Ronn Lucas, Sr. and friends will take us on a journey to learn new methods, tricks and techniques to create these beautiful flies. You may fish some, or tie some for your own amazement and joy. All sorts of Salmon Flies will appear in this section, Hairwing Flies, Strip Wing Flies, Spey and Dee Flies, Cheap Full Dressed Atlantics, Dries, Streamers, Married Wing Full Dressed Flies, Full Feather Wing Flies - and Free Style Flies of all sorts. This is not a stodgy treatise, it also is not strictly "traditional." Come and have fun.


Index

TYING CONTEST '09

TYING CONTEST '08
The Rules '08
The Entries
THE WINNERS*
TYING CONTEST '07
The Rules '07
The Entries
THE WINNERS
TYING CONTEST '06
The Rules '06
The Entries
THE WINNERS
TYING CONTEST '05
The Entries '05
The Winners '05
TYING CONTEST '04
The Winners '04
Afterthoughts
Drawing
Open Invitation!
Introduction
About Ronn Lucas, Sr.
Commentary
Personalities
Phil Foster, His Life & Flies
The Changing Face of Salmon Flies
Steelhead/Sea Run Cutthroat/Salmon Flies
Rangeley Style
Materials and Tools
Feathers
Spey Hackle
Hooks
Recommended Reading
Techniques
Skinning Birds
Tying the Tag & Handling Floss
Matching Wings
Questions & Answers: Ask the experts!
The Flies (includes lessons and individual flies with recipe)
Cheap Atlantics
Free Style Full Feather Wing
Dry Flies
Hairwing Flies
Married Wings
Shrimp Flies (Mark Madore)
Spey and Dee Flies
Streamers
Stripwing Flies
Wet Flies
Terms
Suppliers List

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