In the series of flies under the “Catskill-style” there are several many classic dry fly patterns, which are imitations of mayflies. One of the most iconic patterns is the Light Cahill which appears to have been developed in the 1880’s. The Light Cahill is identified by W. Patrick McCafferty in his aquatic entomology […]
The fly tying industry in Washington State is under threat from proposed legislation that would ban the sale of fur. Opponents of a bill, which include the American Sportfishing Association (ASA), say the proposal would cripple the fly tying industry in the state. “This bill would condemn our business,” said Josh Phillips, co-owner of the […]
Join Signature Tyer Charlie Craven as he walks through tying the Two Bit Midge. Charlie’s Fly Box: https://charliesflybox.com/.
Among the most popular patterns of classic salmon flies, we find the Silver Doctor which is part of the Doctor series, designed by James Wright back in the 1850s. The series features other classic patterns such as Black Doctor, Blue Doctor, White Doctor and Hemsdale Doctor. Silver Doctor is the only one with a beautiful […]
During the early fishing for the large silver-shiny salmon and sea trout, the flies should be of considerable size and with bright colours in order to attract attention. One of the skilled fishermen at the legendary river Mørrum in southern Sweden is Magnus Olsson, who has created this eye-catching fly in slightly untraditional colours – […]
The Popular Fly Tying and Fly Tying Competition of the Experience the World of Fly Fishing The EWF fly tying team around Lara Schreiber and Horst Burgstaller invite all young fly tyers to the children’s and youth fly tying at the stand TOG 18-19 on the first floor of the Tenne. Everyone is welcome – […]
Ken Middlemist is one of the last living fly dressers (tyers) who learned and worked in the old Hardy company in Alnwick. Many know him from the film: “The Lost World of Mr. Hardy”. Ken will tie salmon flies at the Experience the World of Fly Fishing in his hand (without a tying vise) and […]
After the great success of the last sixteen Championships, the 17th Open German Fly Tying Championship will take place at the 2024 EWF. Read more… Get an impression of our image film and let yourself be inspired. Film by Rudy van Duijnhoven. For the first time at the EWF – […]
The fly tying is most certainly one of the highlights of the Experience the World of Fly Fishing (EWF) every year. International professionals show their expertise and favourite patterns, newcomers and youngsters learn to tie their first flies and you can get help with problems that you may encounter when tying certain patterns. […]
In 2012, EFFA launched its open European fly tying championship. It became well known within a short time and also fly tyers on the other side of the Atlantic have entered the winner lists in the past. Every fly tyer from beginner to professional is eligible to participate. The only condition: The flies must meet […]