Julian Tapping

Julian Tapping

  • Joined: September 4, 2017
  • Articles: 289

Weed Guards, Freshwater

The Freshwater Weed Guard is most commonly used on bass flies and mouse patterns. But it is not only used on freshwater flies, it is often used on redfish spoon flies as well. The freshwater weed guard is considered a…

Counter Wrapping

Counter Wrapping is a fly tying technique used to lock down delicate materials and accentuate a ribbing material. Counter Wrapping is most often done with a fine wire or small tinsel. The Counter Wrapping technique is used on Pheasant Tails,…

Threads

This Fly Tying Video will demonstrate the difference between UNI, UTC and Veevus fly tying threads. Each brand of fly tying thread will act differently when tied with. Watch the video and learn how they lay on the hook shank!…

Knots, Leaders and Tippets

Any fly fisher worth their salt should already know these but they’re still useful to know if you’re a seasoned pro or a rank amateur. Most of these knots are from Grog’s Animated Knots. Better to know a knot and…

Adding Dumbbell Eyes

Adding Fly Tying Lead Eyes to a streamer and saltwater fly pattern is a common technique used in fly tying. Lead eyes can often be frustrating for many new fly tiers. Dumbbell style Lead Eyes like to roll and move,…

Casting Basics – Loops

I found this site, sexyloops.com; it has pages of info on fly casting. Check out their section on flycasting. Loops (Beginners) – The forming of casting loops and false casting Loops (Intermediate) – Loop shape Tailing Loops – Tailing Loops Part 2 [...]

Knot Terminology

We are often trying to learn new knots for fishing, boating or just around the home. Here is a short list of some knot terminology used at times when describing knotting or rope parts in general. One term we often…