Fly Tying - Media - Instruction

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  • The first step to on-water success is tying on the right fly. I design and produce durable fishing flies that have proven to be successful over many seasons. Shop my flies HERE and feel free to reach out with any questions you may have. Due to time and material constraints, I can accept a limited number of orders each season.

  • Flyfishing articles helped me a great deal when I was first starting out, and I still seek them out when I’m researching new locations or techniques. Now that I have gained a great deal of experience on the vast waters of the Great Lakes, I am excited to “pay it forward” through articles and videos of my own. My work has been featured in outlets like FlyFisherman.com, The Drake Magazine, Flylords, and American Fly Fishing Magazine in addition to blogs for brands like Ahrex, Fulling Mill, and Cheeky Fishing. From fly tying to tips, tricks, gear, and more - my work is intended to help you catch fish!

  • In-person and virtual instruction in fly tying, casting, and angling techniques is available upon request.

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