Traditionally fished in the down-and-across presentation common to wet flies, the natural materials of a soft hackle fly impart dramatic and lifelike motion in river currents, resembling mayflies and ...

Tying flies has long been one of my favorite winter activities. I derive much pleasure from crafting a supply of the many fly patterns needed to restock my fly boxes for the upcoming trout season.

Kelly Galloup sat back and explained how to tie a Flatliner streamer fly. His explanation was pretty concise and as he masterfully tied the complicated pattern his banter was captivating. It seemed ...