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Travel and Tying: Just the kit you need

Fly Tying

By Don Golembiewski I’ve had the very good fortune of being able to follow my love of trout fishing to some world-famous spots including the birthplace of Trout Unlimited, Michigan’s Au Sable River. It’s been a while ago,… Read More

Register now: Fly Tying Courses – 2022

Fly Tying

Note cancellation of Beginner class and switch to virtual instruction for Intermediate.

Sparkle Dun

Sparkle Dun

Fountains of Youth – Classic trout flies that have withstood the test of time … flies that remain “forever young” by Rusty Dunn Have you ever thought about the technology that con­nects you to a running trout?  Your… Read More

Medium Olive Nymph

Medium Olive Nymph

The next time you’re near a trout stream, look closely among the ground cover and leaf litter.  You’ll be astonished by the number and variety of ants.

Madam X

Madam X

The next time you’re near a trout stream, look closely among the ground cover and leaf litter.  You’ll be astonished by the number and variety of ants.

Cinnamon Fur Ant

Cinnamon Fur Ant

The next time you’re near a trout stream, look closely among the ground cover and leaf litter.  You’ll be astonished by the number and variety of ants.

Marabou Muddler

Marabou Muddler

Fountains of Youth – Classic trout flies that have withstood the test of time … flies that remain “forever young” by Rusty Dunn The Pyramids of Giza.  The Colosseum of Rome.  The Taj Mahal of India.  All are… Read More

Honey Dun Flymph

Honey Dun Flymph

Some things turn out better when done in pairs. 

SWTU Virtually Delivers It’s Beginner Fly Tying Class

By Henry Nehls-Lowe Winter fly tying classes became a chapter mainstay shortly after SWTU was founded in 1969. This year fly tying instructors are being creative and gaming up their technology and Zoom skills to provide a virtual,… Read More

Henryville Special

Henryville Special

Fountains of Youth – Classic trout flies that have withstood the test of time … flies that remain “forever young” by Rusty Dunn Ask historically minded fly anglers where the meth­ods and traditions of fly fishing in America… Read More