In this video I am trying to show the basic technique, both by hand and simple tools.
EDUCATION: The half hitch, a fly tying finishing knot

Fly tying pattern recipes, and tying videos
In this video I am trying to show the basic technique, both by hand and simple tools.
In this series of session, I have attempted to show a few ways of tying this productive fly. I use a large (4/0) hook to better be able to show the steps, and the videos are broken down by section.
30 th Dr. Ed Rizzolo Fly Tying Festival, Featuring Fly Designer and Author Charlie Craven Saturday, February 4, 20238:00 am – 4:00 pm See details on attachment: 2023-dr.-ed-announcement-rev.-final-pdf-ver_Download https://texasflyfishers.org/2022/12/05/30th-dr-ed-rizzolo-fly-tying-festival/ Link to original post, and as details unfold this information will be updated.
For those of you who are FFI members and are interested in fly tying you will not want to miss our own Ron Mayfield, an Umpqua Signature Tyer, tying two of his patterns as part of the FFI Pro Series Fly Tying Program which is being offered via Zoom. All FFI members should have received … Continue reading Club Member Ron Mayfield to be featured by Fly Fishers International as part of its Pro Series Fly Tying Program; May 4, 2022 7:30 CDT
The Mini Expo has something for every fly fisher…
Beginner, intermediate or expert!
Come enjoy a fun filled day of: Fly Tying Casting Instructions and Demonstrations Travel Presentations Rod Building Area Fishing Information, Drawing for Door Prizes at Terrace United Methodist Church, 1203 Wirt Road, Houston, Texas 77055
TPWD - Online presentation about using deer hair bass bugs to target and catch largemouth bass. Spring is an amazing time to fly fish using top water flies. Join TPWD certified Angler Edu Fly Fishing Instructor, Ron Mayfield for this informative presentation about using deer hair bass bugs to catch largemouth bass. Pre-registration is required. All registered participants will receive the Zoom link the day before the event.
Those of us that used this fly on Harmon Creek know why I plan to make a video on it this week..
The letter in this post was issued late last year (2020) informing of the cancellation of the 2021 event. It is repeated in this post as a reminder:
Reel Recovery is once again requesting an effort from our TFF fly tiers to solicit flies for their upcoming retreats. As you all know, Covid-19 has put our retreats in “suspense” for this year, at least until further notice. However we continue to hope and plan for retreats later this year. In addition to Covid … Continue reading Reel Recovery 2021 Fly Drive