Bass is one of the most exciting species to pursue on a fly rod.
6 Best Fly Tying Kits of 2026 – Buyer’s Guide
Best fly tying kits on the market. Review includes fly tying stations from Orvis, Wet Fly Deluxe, Zehpr Travel Fly Tying Kit, Creative Angler and Dr. Fish.
Best Fly Tying Vise: Top 8 – 2026 Buyer’s Guide
The best fly tying vises on the market in 2022. Including a budget option, advanced fly tying vices and high-end models of fly vices for expert fly tiers.
Carp flies: a tasty bread pattern
Fly fishing carp has become increasingly popular since the species is found in many habitats. Rainer Ballin provides a step-by-step for one of the best carp flies.
Fly fishing nymphs: a neon underwater shocker
Over the years I noticed that besides red and brown, neon pink or neon orange are the most successful colours in my flybox regarding fly fishing nymphs.
Sand Eel Fly: A Simple and Effective Pattern
When fly fishing in shallow water, the sand eel fly is a must-have in your fly box. Expert Rainer Ballin explains how to tie this easy sandeel fly pattern.
Pike Flies: Effective Patterns for Predators
Fly fishing for predators like pike, perch or pike-perch has become increasingly popular. Expert, Rainer Ballin, shares his favourite pike flies.
A Slim Shrimp Sea Trout Fly
This sea trout fly imitates the fish's favorite food: shrimp. Learn how to tie one of the most successful shrimp fly patterns - this seatrout fly is easy!
Perch Flies: A Perky Streamer for Perch
Besides fly fishing in flowing water, fly fishing for perch in still water gets more popular. We show you how to tie one of the best streamer perch flies.
The Spey Flies of The Northwest Coast
Spey flies originated in the 1800's on the salmon rivers of Northern Scotland. Nowadays they make for great steelhead fly patterns.