Ugly Flies is a fly-tying and fly-fishing blog offering detailed pattern tutorials and entomology-informed reasoning about trout behaviour and insect habitats. Readers get precise materials lists, tying technique and fishing tactics for chironomid and other aquatic insect imitations.
Website: https://www.uglyflies.net/
A fly fishing newsletter that pairs entomology and stream science with practical angling tactics, plus occasional commentary on fly fishing culture. Readers get explanations of how research and geometry apply to techniques like nymphing and fly selection.
Flylab covers fly fishing, with practical pieces on tactics such as carp fishing in varying weather and water conditions, and fly-tying materials like hackle feathers and rabbit fur. Readers get craft-focused explanations alongside broader gear, travel and culture coverage.
A Finnish hobbyist blog documenting the building of a 6-weight fly rod, including 3D-printed grip tests with eSUN foam filament, print settings and tradeoffs. It also covers wrapping, finishing and lessons learned from the author's own mistakes.
First-person stories from fly anglers around the world, told as personal journeys that connect fishing with life lessons. Each issue profiles one angler, such as a guide's story of discovering, losing and reclaiming her passion for the sport.
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