Fly Tying Tools & MaterialsFly Tying Fly Tying MaterialsFly tying is the process of producing an artificial fly to be used by anglers to catch fish via means of fly fishing. Fly tying requires some basic equipment, the appropriate materials for the fly pattern being tied and a fly pattern to follow or replicate. Fly tying equipment enables the fly tyer to efficiently and effectively assemble and secure the materials on the hook. Fly tying materials were originally limited to various furs, feathers, threads and hooks. Today there many different types of natural and synthetic materials used in fly tying to tie flies. Fly patterns represent the “recipe” required to create the fly--what hook size(s) types to use, what materials are to be used, what colors, in what sequence and by what methods are they assembled on the hook. These are the elements of fly patterns. Of patterns, there are thousands, at The Essential Fly we have thousands of pre-made fly fishing flies and the fly tying materials for you to make your own fly fishing flies. Fly tying is a challenging and rewarding hobby, the excitement found from tying your own flies and having a fish rise and take your fly is second to none. To make your own flies you will need: fly tying materials, fly tying tools, fly tying vice and some of the many excellent fly tying books to decide upon the recipies that you wish to fly. | 
