In this episode we Wadeoutthere with Charlie Craven from Arvada, Colorado. Charlie started tying and selling flies as a child in Colorado, where he later guided on the South Platte River. He went on to become a longtime commercial fly tyer and signature tyer for Umpqua Feather Merchants. He has created numerous videos, books, and articles about fly tying, and runs his own fly shop, Charlie’s Fly Box, fulfilling his childhood dream to make a living doing what he loves: tying, teaching, and fishing. We discuss fly fishing Colorado’s front range, fly tying materials and how to make every thread wrap count on the vise.You can follow Charlie and check out all his amazing resources at his fly shop:Charlie's Fly BoxOr visit Charlie's instructional fly tying YouTube channel:Charlie's Fly BoxCharlie's books and article on thread:Charlie Craven's Basic Fly Tying. Modern Techniques for Flies That Catch FishCharlie's Fly Box: Signature Flies for Fresh and SaltwaterTying Nymphs: Essential Flies and Techniques for the Top PatternsTying Streamers: Essential Flies and Techniques for the Top PatternsThread; A Tangled MessFor more fly fishing stories, lessons learned, and artwork check out my blog and online gallery at:https://wadeoutthere.com/Visit WadeOutThere.com/art for 10% off your first original painting or limited edition print from show host and artist Jason Shemchuk Visit Stealthcraftboats.com or text or call 231-206-4056 and mention "WadeOutThere" when you contact Stealthcraft, for 15% OFF your first boat. Visit TacticalFlyFisher.com and use Promo Code: wade15 at checkout for 15% off you next tactical gear purchase.Newsletter Sign-Up . Sign up for emails with new podcast episodes, blog articles, and updates on artwork from Jason.

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