Fly Tyer

Elevate your fly tying and streamside strategy with FlyTyer, the ultimate digital companion for fly fishers who craft their own artificial flies. Seamlessly blend entomology with precise pattern selection by tracking seasonal insect hatches on iconic rivers, browsing an expansive pattern library, and recording your on-the-water results to build a highly personalized angling database. Key Features: River Hatch Calendar: Track critical insect emergence windows on legendary waters, including the Madison River, Henry's Fork, Deschutes River, and Upper Delaware. Monitor daily hatch schedules for key species like Salmonflies, Pale Morning Duns, and Tan Caddis to know exactly what is emerging. Smart Pattern Suggestions: Get instant fly pattern recommendations based directly on active hatch data. Instantly discover optimal, time-tested imitations tailored to current water conditions and seasonal windows. Robust Fly Pattern Library: Browse an extensive catalog of classic and original patterns. Filter your next tie by category (Dry Fly, Nymph, Emerger) and target complexity levels (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced) to find foundational profiles like Pat's Rubber Legs or the CDC PMD Emerger. Detailed Fishing Journal: Document your streamside observations to create an analytical match-the-hatch reference. Record the specific date, river location, and time of day alongside water temperature, depth, weather conditions, targeted species, and observed hatches. Catch Performance Metrics: Fine-tune your fly selections by logging specific performance outcomes for used patterns, tracking precise counters for Takes, Hookups, and Landed catches alongside star ratings and custom trip notes. Custom Workspace Settings: Adjust your preferences to match your local waters. Swap effortlessly between measurement standards for temperature (°F / °C) and depth (ft / m), define your default home river, and toggle automated reminders for tying practice and post-trip logging.