In the past, I tied my foam spiders with pre-formed foam spiders or bug bodies. The pre-formed bodies looked and fished great. The problem was always the legs. The best-looking foam spiders had their legs threaded through the body and glued in place. If you did not get it right, the glue would react with the rubber leg material and produce some weird results.
Read moreThe SMHAEN Thread Splitter
With a SMHAEN thread splitter, the hassles associated with splitting thread disappear. The tool works equally well with thick or thin thread. The innovative design of the SMHAEN thread splitter will easily split any single-ply linear fiber thread.
Read moreRed Butt House Fly
The Panfish Version of a fly originally designed for trout.
The Red Butt House Fly is a floating pattern that can imitate a wide range of terrestrial insects. The pattern is a spinoff of a trout fly I tied to imitate the common green bottle fly.
Read moreThe Virginia Fly Fishing and Wine Festival
My first fly fishing show of 2025 is the Virginia Fly Fishing and Wine Festival. This unique event allows anglers to learn about fly fishing in a beginner-friendly environment. It combines fine wine tasting, microbrewery beer, and everything you ever wanted to know about fly fishing but were afraid to ask.
Read moreUpcoming Podcast - Ask About Fly Fishing Internet Radio
This Wednesday (12-18-24), I will appear on Ask About Fly Fishing - Internet Radio with Roger Maves. This podcast brings together the experts on fly fishing to tell you, in their own words, the secrets to their success in both Freshwater and Saltwater. In addition to a general discussion about fly fishing for panfish, we will be taking questions from listeners during the show. If you would like to participate in the program by asking a question, you can submit your question by clicking the button below.
Ask About Fly Fishing - Internet Radio has over 400 episodes in their archives. this podcast has been a long time favorite of mine and I am honored to appear on it. If you're not familiar with the show give it a listen. If you a fly fisher I think you will enjoy it.