The 25 Best Most Versatile Flies with Al Ritt: Fly History and Tying Techniques (Traveled #51)

The 25 Best Most Versatile Flies with Al Ritt: Fly History and Tying Techniques (Traveled #51)

Author: Dave Stewart August 18, 2026 Duration: 1:02:58

967 Show Notes: https://www.wetflyswing.com/967

Presented by: Yellowstone Teton Territory - Visit Idaho

The greatest fly patterns don’t just catch fish, they stand the test of time and become part of fly fishing history.

Fly tyer and author Al Ritt shares the stories behind his book, 25 Best Most Versatile Flies, and some of the most useful patterns in fly fishing. We explore classics including the Adams, Pheasant Tail, Hare's Ear, Royal Wulff, and Clouser Minnow.

We explore Al's long history in fly tying, the East Idaho Fly Tying Expo, his own fly patterns, and his approach to teaching beginners and learning the techniques behind fly tying.

Show Notes: https://www.wetflyswing.com/967


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