The Scientific Fly Angler » Fly Tying
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This page is dedicated to fly fishing and fly tying from a *mostly* scientific point of view. We are centered in the Driftless Area of Wisconsin but hope to communicate fly tying and fish science issues of interest. Hi, I'm Jason G. Freund. This website and blog are for fun - not profit.
The Scientific Fly Angler » Fly Tying
7M ago
This posts begins with fish body shapes, moves into data about what large predators eat, and then moves into how to tie baitfish imitations ..read more
The Scientific Fly Angler » Fly Tying
10M ago
This post provides information about fishing muddlers and other buoyant flies by adding weight and fishing sinking lines and leaders ..read more
The Scientific Fly Angler » Fly Tying
11M ago
For the warmwater angler, there is probably no more important minnow to imitate than the Emerald Shiner. I highlight a number of patterns ..read more
The Scientific Fly Angler » Fly Tying
1y ago
The beauty of the Muddler is that it is a highly adaptable palate which you can shape to your wants and needs. I explore some options here ..read more
The Scientific Fly Angler » Fly Tying
1y ago
There are a huge diversity of hooks for terrestrials. I use Tiemco as the standard in this post but you will find a ton of options ..read more
The Scientific Fly Angler » Fly Tying
1y ago
Chironomids (midges) don't get enough respect - true flies are diverse and important for the fly angler - not just those fishing lakes ..read more
The Scientific Fly Angler » Fly Tying
1y ago
This in NOT an anti-technology or anti-progress rant but more of a reminder that the old stuff still works ..read more
The Scientific Fly Angler » Fly Tying
1y ago
Picking 50 flies to represent the history of fly fishing is certainly a daunting task. The author does an admirable job ..read more
The Scientific Fly Angler » Fly Tying
1y ago
If I had to pick a month of days to fish for pure enjoyment and often a great challenge; it would be from mid-August through mid-September ..read more
The Scientific Fly Angler » Fly Tying
1y ago
Not every day is a "throw a fly box in a shirt pocket, grab a hemostats, and go" kind of day but it can be a great way to challenge yourself ..read more