In addition to tools, fly-tying kits include the materials needed to tie the most basic fly patterns. Like any hobby kit, the more you spend, the more material you get.

While anglers debate whether the streamer originated in New York or in New England, Estes credits neighboring Maine for the quick evolution of many varied patterns and improved fly-tying techniques.

Press Photo/Cory OlsenDennis Potter works on tying a fat head beetle fly in his Grand Rapids home. He estimates he has tied 102,000 flies since 1992. Watch an audio slideshow for more about Potter ...

After his father died, he pestered a man from up the street to teach him the art the art of tying a fly. Later, the craft helped him through college. He charged 30 cents for each pattern.

It’s no mystery why I start thinking about fly tying every year around this time. The nights are getting longer and longer and I’ve convinced myself the fishing in December is never very good ...

Martin Lanigan-O’Keeffe, author of Hardy’s Salmon Flies – Patterns from the Fly Tying Department 1883-1969 ...

The free CNY Fly Tying Symposium runs Sunday, March 23, at Harts Hill Inn in Whitesboro, from 11-6, and features 20-30 fly tyers showing off their favorite patterns and tying techniques. Pictured ...

I just finished setting up the card table over the dogs’ kennel box in the back room. It’ll probably stay up at least until the trout opener, because it holds all the fly tying materials to ...

Fly-tying skills will be demonstrated and taught by some of the region's top fly-tiers in programs and classes offered by sportsmen's organizations and others.

Tie one on this Sunday, March 23, at the annual Central New York Fly Tying Symposium. The free event will be held from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. at Harts Hill Inn in Whitesboro, and features 20-30 ...