Catskill Fly Tying Stories | Honing the Craft (2024)

Catskill Fly Tying Stories | Honing the Craft (2024) | Full Documentary Film

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2 ай бұрын

Join us where passion and mastery intertwine as we journey alongside legendary fly tiers and members of the Catskill Fly Tyers Guild, who share their inspiring stories and accounts. Starring John Apgar, Dave Catizone, Tom Mason, John Shaner, John Bonasera & Seth Cavarretta.
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@stevekottwitz4475 4 күн бұрын

Amen, brother!

@steveyates1136 Ай бұрын

Hearing Seth talk about perfection it reminds me of what Dali once said "Have no fear of perfection, you'll never reach it". BTW, Seth ties beautiful flies that look as close to perfect as any I've ever seen.

@FrequentFlyersFishing Ай бұрын

Absolutely! I’ve got a couple of his flies and they’re just gonna be kept for show! Haha

@oldsmugglerflyfishing 2 ай бұрын

Beautiful video

@FrequentFlyersFishing 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@GilbertRowley 2 ай бұрын

Solid work! That was a lot of fun! I felt like I was at a tying night with some amazing tyers. Nice!

@FrequentFlyersFishing 2 ай бұрын

It means so much that you watched our film, Gilbert! Thank you very much for the support! 🙌🙌

@angelokomis1604 2 ай бұрын

I'm based in Johannesburg, South Africa. Absolutely love everything about the Catskills and fly fishing/tying. Kudos to all of you...

@hucklife 2 ай бұрын

Howzzit 😎 my dad’s from Johannesburg! Lived in SA half my life! Pete from the video by the way lol

@FrequentFlyersFishing 2 ай бұрын

We appreciate your support! Thank you for tuning in 🤜🤛

@dankochanek8056 2 ай бұрын

This brought me back to when I was starting out in this world of fly fishing. This made my week. Thanks for sharing!!

@FrequentFlyersFishing 2 ай бұрын

Awesome to hear, thank you for the love! ❤

@georgerobertson9414 2 ай бұрын

Fascinating insight into your craft…you’re all an inspiration to fly fishers the world over… here in Scotland I shoot and hunt to procure the materials needed to create flies…. however with constant pressure from what we do and restrictions on legal quarry I truly hope this way of life which is great for the soul can survive….. look forward to your next production…🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@FrequentFlyersFishing 2 ай бұрын

George, thank you for taking the time to explore our film! We're thrilled that it's reached you overseas. Your approach to sourcing fly materials through your own means is truly inspiring. Wishing you all the best as you continue to enjoy this fantastic hobby!

@zacoliver.ministries 2 ай бұрын

Amazing video production!

@FrequentFlyersFishing 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the support!

@burtonbrocious171 2 ай бұрын

Wonderful video would you consider more 😊

@FrequentFlyersFishing 2 ай бұрын

For you… absolutely! Stay tuned

@jem_2461 2 ай бұрын

Awesome job again guys, keep them going. 👏👏👏

@FrequentFlyersFishing 2 ай бұрын

Thank you!! We are tying 🙌

@arvillaflies 2 ай бұрын

This documentary was great! loved every second. I met John Shaner in Lansdale at Bob's Shop and he helped me get my first couple materials, he taught me a few techniques too. I met him further at the Lancaster and Edison Show at the Hardy booth. Great guy and mentor. I was ecstatic to see him in the documentary. Ya'll make great content, keep it up!

@FrequentFlyersFishing 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@mikehulsey4813 2 ай бұрын

Wonderfully done documentary guys! I love getting to see a snippet from inside of one of the most cherished regions in fly fishing history here in America, the birthplace of the Catskills dry fly, and a few of the legends still continuing to share and teach the old ways, techniques, and history of the region to those willing to learn and listen. Thank you for sharing!

@FrequentFlyersFishing 2 ай бұрын

Thank you Mike! Hope you also got a chance to watch our other film in the Catskills “Streams of Heritage”.

@mikehulsey4813 2 ай бұрын

@@FrequentFlyersFishing I did indeed watch that as well. I have thoroughly enjoyed the videos and look forward to seeing more in the future. I was introduced to fly fishing about five or six years ago through project healing waters, after being wounded in Iraq and being medically retired from the Military, shortly after receiving my Purple Heart. I needed somewhere to put my focus and fly tying and fishing was exactly what I didn’t know I needed in my life. My love of art, music, working with my hands, patience, a bit of stubbornness, and my attention to detail that I developed while serving for 11.5 years helped me quickly develop some of the skills that I will use with purpose for the remainder of my life. My passion for this sport goes far beyond an obsession, so when I see these guys working together around a table and sharing tips, tricks, stories, and some off colored comments I’m sure, reminds me of my time in service and the camaraderie found while being there. Again, thanks for sharing as it is provided a spark of motivation, and I in fact felt so compelled by your documentary that I had to head to my tying room and sit down in front of my vise and tie a handful of iron dun dry flies and a few Queen of the waters!

@mikehulsey4813 2 ай бұрын

@@FrequentFlyersFishing man what I wouldn’t give to be able to spend just one weekend with these guys learning the history, art, tips tricks and techniques, and I could go on and on. The amount of knowledge contained between all of the men and women in both documentaries would be I’m sure almost overwhelmin, but Lord knows I would absolutely soak as much as I could in! So glad that this stuff is being documented for future generations as some of these skill sets have just about disappeared. It is unfortunate, but great patterns and knowledge never disappears for long and it will come back around I’m sure

@joaquinarias1517 2 ай бұрын

Love the catskill style. Super nice video!

@FrequentFlyersFishing 2 ай бұрын

We’re glad you liked it, Joaquin! 🙌

@MrVezzuto 2 ай бұрын

I fish the Catskills (not good) I also tie flies. This is such a great video. Thank You.

@FrequentFlyersFishing 2 ай бұрын

Haha, you and us both! Thanks for watching!

@chili1593 2 ай бұрын

What a great video. Thanks.

@FrequentFlyersFishing 2 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@BenCallahan333 2 ай бұрын

great video! Nothing beats the feeling of catching a fish on one of your creations!

@FrequentFlyersFishing 2 ай бұрын

We appreciate your view, Ben! 🙌

@user-mb1hg4qu9f 2 ай бұрын

👍👍👏 My first course was in a little neighborhood fly shop in Windham, Maine. I've been hooked ever since!

@FrequentFlyersFishing 2 ай бұрын

Awesome! 👏

@peteyarrington582 2 ай бұрын

What a great film! I was at the Dette shop this past spring and I think its the ideal for what a fly shop should be. and the nearby museum is a treasure. Fished the Willowemoc and did pretty well on a #14 and 16 pheasant tail soft hackle. Have been tying like a fiend for 50 years here in Maryland and no sign of getting bored. Recently retired, I guess I should join the guild and get up there more often! There would be enough new water to keep me busy the rest of my life.

@FrequentFlyersFishing 2 ай бұрын

The guild is definitely a welcoming group of folks!

@jdigioia1130 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video - loved every second of it! 🎉 I’ve only been to this region once in my life and it is something that I’ve never forgotten. 🎣

@FrequentFlyersFishing 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Yes, it’s a special place and we are fortunate to get to visit multiple times a month.

@jdigioia1130 2 ай бұрын

Nice!

@soloflyfishing 2 ай бұрын

I thoroughly enjoyed the personal interviews and the stories shared by these guys. Great production. These guys pump you up to go tie some flies.

@FrequentFlyersFishing 2 ай бұрын

Absolutely!

@JimPrincipi-oy5ni 2 ай бұрын

Absolutely incredible video! Love the passion these gentlemen bring to their craft and the work they’re doing to keep the traditional patterns alive. I’ve had limited experience in the Catskills but it’s a very special place. I hope to spend time there in a few years once I’m retired and would the opportunity to learn from these men.

@FrequentFlyersFishing 2 ай бұрын

Couldn't agree more! The Catskills are incredibly special. Thanks for tuning in.

@thetrouttravelers1454 14 күн бұрын

Nice video. I met Seth last fall at the shop.

@FrequentFlyersFishing 10 күн бұрын

Seth is awesome! 👏

@kevinmcenerney9178 2 ай бұрын

…a wonderful film. Unfortunately I never had a chance to meet ant of these brothers of mine… I’ve lived long enough to see the decline of my favorite stretch of the Esopus river in Phonecia. My father took me there in1969 and we camped in the park on the river; it was magical. 20 years later I returned there and the campsite had been converted to a “tubing” launchpad site with bus loads of people from NYC. It was heartbreaking. I’ve been tying and teaching fly tying my entire adult life; my grandchildren may never get to experience the magic I experienced…

@FrequentFlyersFishing 2 ай бұрын

It really is sad.

@JoeQuinnWaterlodge 2 ай бұрын

Very enjoyable video, watching from Ireland

@FrequentFlyersFishing 2 ай бұрын

Amazing to hear! Thank you!

@Adipper 2 ай бұрын

This video will get the heart pumping for any fly geek out there. Really enjoyed John's discussion on fishing only flies of his making in terms of CIP (continuous process improvement). I have enjoyed his classes in previous years on "North Country Spiders". Can someone let me know what black base mounted desk light "Dave Cat" is using. Thanks Fly Bro's.

@FrequentFlyersFishing 2 ай бұрын

Well said, thank you for tuning in and for the kind words 💪🏼

@robgreen6697 2 ай бұрын

Would be great to have such a group at home. The focus from the guys learning to tie and the explanation of how you see a good fly vs a poorly tied fly. Then the pursuit of perfection

@troutowl 2 ай бұрын

Great job fellas, nothing better than tricking a trout on a fly you tied!

@FrequentFlyersFishing 2 ай бұрын

You got that right!

@alexdolly6077 2 ай бұрын

I love to fly fish but all most walk away from it completely long ago because of all the number of trout flies and sizes there was. No internet in the early 90's, and the attitude with most of the season fly fishermen back then was if you didn't spend at least $200 or more on a fly rod, you would never be able to throw a line correctly. Just as I was about to give up completely, a person I met at a fishing show me how to fly tie an all-black Clouser minnow and directed me to a location on a river where stripers, bluefish and Hickory shad could be caught. He called the Hickory shad the " poor man's tarpon ". I 've been hook ever since.

@FrequentFlyersFishing 2 ай бұрын

That’s awesome! Yeah it can definitely be overwhelming. Glad you got back into it!

@flytimeangling3008 Ай бұрын

And that is really what fly fishing is all about. Whomever that person was who helped you truly understands the obligation that comes with receiving the joy that fly fishing can bring. We are responsible to share it on a personal level, taking interest in others and helping to perpetuate the passion for our sport and the environment in which we practice it through education. Make sure to do the same as you develop your fly fishing knowledge and capabilities along with your understanding of the critical nature of protecting our environment especially with younger generations because they will be the future of keeping our natural resources healthy. Nothing seems to bring a healthier understanding of the critical nature of our rivers , streams and the environment surrounding them than getting out into the outdoors, Into the river and developing an understanding of the ecosystems that flyfishing can initiate at the very least. Congrats!

@MrTenkara Ай бұрын

I think you can use the the tag end that points up for your dropper with this knot if you want to. Less tangles perhaps. One of the benefits of this knot vs the triple surgeon. I'm a huge fan of your videos, thank you for what you do!

@joshuaneal4125 2 ай бұрын

I was at your store Wednesday. I drove up from NC and bought around $55 in flies. Great customer service! No success with catching anything that day and Thursday. I eventually ended up in deposit NY and no fish caught either. Guess it was my presentation on the water. Only ones that were successful that day were in drift boats on the west Delaware

@FrequentFlyersFishing 2 ай бұрын

Dette’s is always great. The waters up in that area can be tricky for sure.

@69adrummer 2 ай бұрын

As someone relatively new to all this, I'd like to ask why so many down eyes? I keep thinking a hook should have an up eye so the pattern rides in the water at a better angle. I do like the look of the style shown in this video... I practiced on the "mop" fly and similar as I've only been at this 6 months or so...but I want to learn the "old school" patterns. They just seem more alive!!

@FrequentFlyersFishing 2 ай бұрын

Good question! According to Seth: “that’s a good question. the really old hooks had no eye and you would use a gut loop for the eye, then eyed hooks came along and most were up eye. then they transitioned to the down eye being most popular. i really don’t think there is an advantage of one over the other tbh”.