Getting started in fly tying can be overwhelming. There's seemingly a million terms, techniques, tools, and the like. But, it doesn't need to be that hard. We're here to make it as simple and approachable, as possible. That's why we're excited to debut a new video series we're calling "Trouts Tips | Getting Started in Fly Tying." In this 13 part series, our Regional Store Manager and resident fly tying expert, Eric Schmidt, talks about everything from how to dress a hook to creating a dubbing loop and what to do all those funky looking tools.

Here's a rundown of the 13-part series!

1. Getting Started in Fly Tying | Fly Tying Tools - What Do They Do?

2. Getting Started in Fly Tying | What's a Bobbin & How Do You Use it?

3. Getting Started in Fly Tying | Fly Tying Vises: A Breakdown

4. Getting Started in Fly Tying | How To Dress A Hook

5. Getting Started in Fly Tying | How to Perform a Half Hitch

6. Getting Started in Fly Tying | How to Whip Finish

7. Getting Started in Fly Tying | How to Tie in Materials

8. Getting Started in Fly Tying | How to Tie in Tails

9. Getting Started in Fly Tying | How to Palmer Wrap

10. Getting Started in Fly Tying | How to Work with Wire

11. Getting Started in Fly Tying | Using Dubbing

12. Getting Started in Fly Tying | How to Set Up a Dubbing Loop

13. Getting Started in Fly Tying | How to Use a Hair Stacker

Stay tuned to our YouTube channel for more upcoming Educational Video Series! We're excited to help you navigate your journey to becoming a self-sustaining angler!

If you're just starting out in fly fishing, we proudly offer a wide variety of in-store classes like Fly Fishing 101, Bugs for Beginners, & Fly Tying 101. Check out our upcoming education schedule!