Fly On The Water

04/19/2026

Some flies never get old. Dave Whitlock’s Virtex Diver is one of them. Tied a few this week – generic Baitfish, Bluegill, and After Hours – and they went straight into my own box. Not everything I tie gets sold. Some patterns you just tie because they work and because the process itself is satisfying. The tail, the flash, the spinning & stacking, the trimming– this pattern is a joy to tie.

They should also help me land, some nicer bass in Alabama, wish me luck!

Etsy link in comments

04/19/2026

Check these out! Five days left to bid.

Highlighting Trips & Art From The 2026 Heritage Award Silent Auction!

We honor Charles Gaines with the 2026 Heritage Award in NYC next Thursday! The silent auction is open through 11:45pm EST on April 23rd and features some amazing trips and works of art.

- East Cape, Baja - Roosterfish Adventure For 2 Anglers in 2026 or 2027
- Bamboo Fly Rod Making Class Experience, Bozeman MT
- Dove Shoot 4 Guns in Argentina for Four Nights
- Bronze Woodcock by Walter Matia 'I'm Too Sexy For My Face'
- US Open Tennis Ticket Package for Six - August 31, 2026
- "Snap Shot" watercolor by CD Clarke

Hit the link below to view all the items up for bid!

https://givebutter.com/c/AMFFGaines2026/auction

04/19/2026

Take time to smell the roses!

Some days the vice can wait. This one made a pretty convincing case for taking more breaks.

04/19/2026

Some days the vice can wait. This one made a pretty convincing case for taking more breaks.

04/17/2026

The Gulf Coast Classic is two weeks away. Come tie with me. Registration link in comments.

04/16/2026

Want to up your streamer tying game?

Skeeter said it better than I could. Come tie with me at the Gulf Coast Classic on May 1 in Gulf Shores.

6 seats remaining. $50. All materials included. Friday, May 1, 12:30 to 2 PM.

Registration link in comments.

04/16/2026

Want to improve your streamer fly tying?

Skeeter said it better than I could. Come tie with me at the Gulf Coast Classic on May 1 in Gulf Shores.

6 seats remaining. $50. All materials included. Friday, May 1, 12:30 to 2 PM.

Registration link in comments.

04/16/2026

Skeeter said it better than I could. Come tie with me at the Gulf Coast Classic on May 1 in Gulf Shores.

6 seats remaining. $50. All materials included. Friday, May 1, 12:30 to 2 PM.

Registration link in comments.

04/16/2026

What a colorful tournament!

Feel the need to compete against the underweight champions of the fishy world? Break out your small rod and sign-up now for the 5th Annual TPFR Blue Tournament, which will occur in early June.

Details are provided on the flyer.

04/15/2026

Do you want to learn more about this fabulous pattern, here is your chance. Sign up today!

This is what students walk away saying. Come tie with me at the Gulf Coast Classic on May 2 in Gulf Shores.

10 seats. $50. All materials included.

Saturday, May 2, 9:00 to 10:30 AM.

Registration link in comments.

04/14/2026

This is what students walk away saying. Come tie with me at the Gulf Coast Classic on May 2 in Gulf Shores.

10 seats. $50. All materials included.

Saturday, May 2, 9:00 to 10:30 AM.

Registration link in comments.