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Published Mar 13. 2020 - 4 years ago

Updated or edited Mar 13. 2020

Durable flies

A series of articles about various techniques and choices that will make your flies last longer

Tying materials

Tying techniques

Martin Joergensen

Things to learn and do if you want to tie flies that can hold up - while fishing or while they just sit in the flybox.

Durable flies: Why?

How to tie flies that last more than a cast, a trip, a month... heck, even a year. We're starting a series of articles with some tips on tying durable flies – and keeping them intact.

Read the first chapter here.

Durable flies: Before you tie

One key to durability in flies is to prepare a bit before starting - and choosing the right hook, thread and materials

Read the second chapter here.

Durable flies: Wrapping thread

The basic technique of wrapping thread over - and under - materials is a key to getting flies that will hold well

Read the third chapter here.

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