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Updated on July 5, 2010

The Wonder

The Wonder Tied by Larry Borders
Tied by Ed Wolfer
Today we spotlight the Classic Salmon Flies of Ed Wolfer.

Ed has been fishing since he was fifteen. One morning while fishing in Michigan Ed saw an older man tying trout flies on the side of the river. When Ed saw what he was doing he knew he wanted to learn how to tie flies. Ed took some lessons from gentleman and he hasn't been the same since.

One day while in a fly shop where Ed purchased materials, he saw a copy of Judith Dunhams book "The Salmon Fly". When he opened it and saw all those feathers and flies he knew he had to learn how to tie Classic Salmon Flies. Ed then asked a friend about the feathers in the book. His friend told him that they are very expensive and he suggested that Ed not get into tying salmon flies. We are glad Ed didn't take his advice.

Ed says his flies are far from great but he sure loves tying them. Ed also sells materials for salmon flies and if anyone needs anything please feel free to contact him at wolferiii@aol.com.

If you would like to view all of Ed's Classic Salmon Flies click Here or click on the picture of the Wonder to the left.


Dry Fly
Fishing with a Fly Web Site Anouncement:
I have started another web site devoted to fly fishing and fly tying, Fishing with a Fly. Here you will find features on fly tying, fly tying, equipment, fly fishing guides and fly fishing locations around the world. Please take time to visit Fishing with a Fly and email your comments to me at Fishing-with-a-Fly.Com.

One more thing, if you tie flies, are a guide or have your own fly fishing web site please drop me an email at Fishing-with-a-Fly.Com and I will tell you just how easy and FREE it is to be a part of Fishing with a Fly

Don Williams


Updated on April 29, 2010

The Baker

The Baker Tied by Larry Borders
Tied by Larry Borders
Classic Salmon Flies have been around since the mid 18th century but they have never been so popular as they are today. With the development of new, cheeper and easy to use materials anyone that can tie a descent dry fly can learn to tie a Classic Atlantic Salmon Fly in the tradition of the masters without spending a fortune on materials. From its beginning Classic Salmon Fly tiers have been first and foremost fishmen. The art of the Classic Salmon Fly began to take shape when tiers such as Edward Fitzgibbon, Francis Francis, George M. Kelson, Dr. T.E. Pryce-Tannatt and Major John Traherne wrote definitive books on the subject of Salmon Fly tying. From those begginings the art of tying salmon flies has developed into a major social art form. Tiers such as Ron Alcott, Mikael Frodin, Joe Gablick, Poul Jorgensen, Ronn Lucas, Sr., Michael Radencich, Kim Rasmussen, and Wolfgang von Malottke have carried on the craft with their books, videos, Seminars and web pages.

It is my desire to show on these web pages some of the flys of yesterday and compare them to the flys of today. I am not trying to make a judgement as to which flies are better I am only trying to show the infinite possibilities of tying the classics today. I hope this would be pleasing to both past and present Classic Salmon Fly tiers.

Updated on July 15, 2009
Grouse & Orange
Grouse & Orange Tied by Daniel Bolduc
Tied by Daniel Bolduc
Not everyone on The Classic Salmon Fly is just a fly tier. Pat Tyler and Sarah Wilson do not tie The Classic Salmon Fly, they paint them. Ronn Lucas, Sr. is a writer as well as a tier. His articles and flies can be seen at Fly Anglers On Line, a must visit web site. Wolfgang von Malottke has a very special web site called "Classic Salmonflies". It was Wolfgang's site that first sparked my interest in the subject long before I ever decided to try my hand at tying Classic Salmon Flies. His site is another must visit. Kim Rasmussen owns and runs the shop Salmon Fly Aps in Copenhagen, Denmark, best known for its vast collection of high quality fly tying materials. Kim has also tied the complete selection of flies designed by Major John Traherne. Joe Gablick, "The Contented Angler" has a fantastic web site devoted to the Classic Salmon fly as well as other items of interest to the salmon fly tier. Joe's site is a must see and is worth taking a closer look at.

Updated on July 5, 2009
Dingle Bay
Dingle Bay Tied by Edward Muzeroll
Tied by Edward "Muzzy" Muzeroll

As I mentioned above, if you fly fish, tie flies, or are just thinking about taking up fly fishing, you need to join flyfishingthewest. We have a group of fly fishers from all over the world ranging from some of the best to those just getting started. JOIN UP! Put on your waders and jump in, I think you'll enjoy our company. We have almost 1000 members and we are the largest fly fishing, fly tying group on Yahoo. Come join in on the fun.

Oh Yes I wanted to mention that West is a relative term, no matter where you are you must be West of somewhere so don't let the West in the name bother you. Check it out at flyfishingthewest.


"I consider all people who love to tie the Classic Salmon Fly friends I just haven't had the chance to meet yet."
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