Where to Find the Best Saltwater Fishing Flies

By Scott Jason

Flies sure have come a long way. Today there are dozens of
specialized vices and tools as well as hundreds of supply
outlets. And of course you can buy ready made fresh or
saltwater fishing flies from anywhere in the world, with
the click of a button. But one thing remains the same; the
best flies are hand tied by people who tie from experience.
And that's what this article is about. We're going to take
a look at some of the best flies, for any fishing
conditions and locals, hand tied by the true masters.

Let's do this by region. If you're planning a trip this
will give you plenty of time to get the best flies you need
for where you want to fish. And of course, it never hurts
to try a new fly at you favorite local spot. You never
know...

Starting in the northeast I bring your attention to Joe
"Flycatcher" O'Clair. If the name sounds familiar, you
might have heard it mentioned by fly tying legend and
editor of Fly Tier Magazine, David Klausmeyer. David
featured Joe as one of the "top 13 US fly tiers" in his fly
tying hardcover classic; "Striped Bass Flies: Patterns of
the Pros."

A saltwater fly tying innovator, Joe has designed some
great flies for fishing conditions common to many coastal
anglers. Located on Cape Cod, he caters to the need for
distance casting by beach bound anglers and saltwater flies
that are visible, but natural looking, in the cloudy
Atlantic waters of New England. His "Cone Head Deceivers"
go the distance and sink at just the right speed. They do
the trick nicely, working especially well on Striped Bass
and Bluefish. http://www.FlycatcherFlies.com

If you're looking for saltwater flies that work like magic
from the coast of Nova Scotia down to the outer banks of
Carolina, FlycatcherFlies.com should be your first stop.

Now we head down south to St. Petersburg, Florida and fly
tying great Danny Sauvageau, of DansCustomFlies.com.

We visit with Dan for one of his latest creations, "Dan's
Weedless Shrimp"
http://members.ij.net/danscustomflys/WeedlessShrimpPage.html
. This little beauty is virtually snag proof and great for
Seatrout, Snook, Bonefish, and just about anything else
that will eat shrimp.

Dan has been designing and selling his award winning flies
for over a decade. Next time you find yourself in his neck
of the weeds, a visit to his online store is a must.

Now we head over to the Pacific Northwest and
http://www.adiposflytying.com. If you're looking for great
Salmon, Steelhead or Trout flies, look no further. The pros
at Adipos got their experience fishing the best that
British Columbia, Alaska, Washington, and Oregon have to
offer.

These are rugged flies for hearty fish that are as at home
in the Washington as they are west coastal Canada.

We finish our online pursuit of great saltwater fishing
flies in Southern California with a visit to Gary Bulla of
http://www.garybulla.com. Gary is one of the foremost
experts in designing flies that work especially well for
kayakers and surf casters going after Yellowfin Tuna and
Roosterfish.

These are just a few of the great saltwater fly tiers out
there. Most of them and countless others sell out of local
bait and tackle shops as well so look around the next time
you take a last minute fishing trip. There's bound to be a
local legend fly tier that has just the right fly for what
you're after.

Keep those lines tight!

About the Author:

Proving that fishing for fun can pay off; Scott Jason
founded http://www.SaltwaterFlies.org and spends his free
time testing the best master tied saltwater fishing flies
the world has to offer.
Source: www.isnare.com

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home :: Saltwater Fly Fishing Where to Find the Best Saltwater Fishing Flies By Scott Jason Flies sure have come a long way. Today there are dozens of specialized vices and tools as well as hundreds of supply outlets. And of course you can buy ready made fresh or saltwater fishing flies from anywhere in the world, with the click of a button. But one thing remains the same; the best flies are hand tied by people who tie from experience. And that's what this article is about. We're going to take a look at some of the best flies, for any fishing conditions and locals, hand tied by the true masters. Let's do this by region. If you're planning a trip this will give you plenty of time to get the best flies you need for where you want to fish. And of course, it never hurts to try a new fly at you favorite local spot. You never know... Starting in the northeast I bring your attention to Joe "Flycatcher" O'Clair. If the name sounds familiar, you might have heard it mentioned by fly tying legend and editor of Fly Tier Magazine, David Klausmeyer. David featured Joe as one of the "top 13 US fly tiers" in his fly tying hardcover classic; "Striped Bass Flies: Patterns of the Pros." A saltwater fly tying innovator, Joe has designed some great flies for fishing conditions common to many coastal anglers. Located on Cape Cod, he caters to the need for distance casting by beach bound anglers and saltwater flies that are visible, but natural looking, in the cloudy Atlantic waters of New England. His "Cone Head Deceivers" go the distance and sink at just the right speed. They do the trick nicely, working especially well on Striped Bass and Bluefish. http://www.FlycatcherFlies.com If you're looking for saltwater flies that work like magic from the coast of Nova Scotia down to the outer banks of Carolina, FlycatcherFlies.com should be your first stop. Now we head down south to St. Petersburg, Florida and fly tying great Danny Sauvageau, of DansCustomFlies.com. We visit with Dan for one of his latest creations, "Dan's Weedless Shrimp" http://members.ij.net/danscustomflys/WeedlessShrimpPage.html . This little beauty is virtually snag proof and great for Seatrout, Snook, Bonefish, and just about anything else that will eat shrimp. Dan has been designing and selling his award winning flies for over a decade. Next time you find yourself in his neck of the weeds, a visit to his online store is a must. Now we head over to the Pacific Northwest and http://www.adiposflytying.com. If you're looking for great Salmon, Steelhead or Trout flies, look no further. The pros at Adipos got their experience fishing the best that British Columbia, Alaska, Washington, and Oregon have to offer. These are rugged flies for hearty fish that are as at home in the Washington as they are west coastal Canada. We finish our online pursuit of great saltwater fishing flies in Southern California with a visit to Gary Bulla of http://www.garybulla.com. Gary is one of the foremost experts in designing flies that work especially well for kayakers and surf casters going after Yellowfin Tuna and Roosterfish. These are just a few of the great saltwater fly tiers out there. Most of them and countless others sell out of local bait and tackle shops as well so look around the next time you take a last minute fishing trip. There's bound to be a local legend fly tier that has just the right fly for what you're after. Keep those lines tight! About the Author: Proving that fishing for fun can pay off; Scott Jason founded http://www.SaltwaterFlies.org and spends his free time testing the best master tied saltwater fishing flies the world has to offer. Source: www.isnare.com