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What Is Chenille Used For In Fly Tying?

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Overall, chenille is a woven fabric. It can be used to wrap around the shanks of hooks and give bodies to the flies that you’re tying The best chenille for fly tying is versatile. It comes in many different colors and sizes, meaning you can tie big, medium, or small flies with it. What type … Read more

How Do You Get Cheap Fly Tying Materials?

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Is tying flies cheaper than buying them? Saving money tying is a myth. Even with the excess of flies I’ve tied, there’s no way I’ve saved a dime. I’ll grant the actual cost per fly based on materials alone, it’s cheaper to tie But that doesn’t take into consideration the quantities of “stuff” you’ll purchase … Read more