The Fly Fisherman, fly tying materials

The Fly Fisherman is Central Florida's oldest and most trusted shop for fly tying materials. We have a large selection of tying materials for both freshwater and saltwater tying needs. The Fly Fisherman Titusville Store boasts one of the largest selection of saltwater tying needs in Florida. The Fly Fisherman Orlando Store has one of the largest freshwater tying selections in the area. Both shops carry all of the most common fly tying materials, in a huge variety of colors and manufacturers. Both The Fly Fisherman Titusville and The Fly Fisherman Orlando will be happy to ship materials to any destination. So, if your local shop has closed, or just doesn't have what you need, then contact one of our fly shops. If you are unsure of a specific material, then ask one of our staff members; they all tie flies and John Tarr and David Olson are published fly tiers.

With our huge selection of tying materials, we were unable to list them all. Below are a few samples of some of our favorite materials and what we use them for. This is just a small selection, be sure to stop by or call us for you specific fly tying needs.

	EP Fibers are a synthetic material that can be used for everything from baitfish patterns to crabs. These are the same materials that the EP flies are tied from. They are available in a wide variety of colors. Since they are synthetic, they do not absorb water, making them a pleasure to cast. Check out the Fly of the Month Archive for tying instructions.
	John uses EP Streamer Brush when he ties a lot of crab patterns; including Merkins and Toads. The material is on a light wire, making it easy to wrap around a hook shank. The material can then be shaped and trimmed as needed. Check out the Fly of the Month Archive for a recipe using this material.
	These are the eyes for realistic baitfish patterns. Available in various sizes and colors, they add the target that many predators look for. The posts can be trimmed to put on thinner patterns, or is can be inserted into popper bodies to make sure they stay on.
	Rabbit strips are a favorite among all of our tiers. Easy to use, superb action in the water, and a huge selection of colors. If you are looking for a way to add movement to a fly, this is the material. Rabbit strips are available in solid colors, barred, two-tones, and different sizes. Cross cut rabbit strips make excellent palmering material. Check out Captain John Tarr's Sexy Slider for rabbit use.
	Deer body hair is used in several fly patterns. It can be used to create poppers, sliders, and a variety of other patterns. Learning to spin deer hair can be a little frustrating, but our staff can show you the proper way and help you turn our great deer hair flies.
	Marabou is a material that a lot of people overlook. Fine feathers create a lot of movement underwater, without having to strip the fly a lot. This material is great for everything from shad flies to bonefish and tarpon flies. A wide selection of colors is available.
	Sili Legs are added to crab patterns and shrimp patterns, to add a little realism. They also offer a lot of movement in the water, making it easy for fish to locate the fly. With a large selection of colors and styles, they can be used for tons of flies.
	Craft fur is another synthetic material that our guys really like. Whether they are tying sliders, shrimp patterns, or some tarpon flies, this material is great. It can be used to add like-like tail movement to a fly, making it a great choice for shrimp patterns. A huge color selection, that can easily be barred with a marker.
	Wild Wild Foam is used to create Captain John's favorite topwater fly, the Crease Popper. Closed cell foam with a metallic, reflective material on one side. It can be colored with permanent markers.
	Holographic Flash material is used to add a little sparkle to the flies. This material is available is a wide variety of sizes and colors. A little goes a long way, but it can be used to turn a good pattern into a great one.