by renzetti | Feb 16, 2022 | Uncategorized
Fly-tying legends and Renzetti Ambassadors, Bob Popovics and Jonny King, sit down for a virtual fireside chat with Erik Schatzker and Masters of the Fly. They discuss the art and science of fly design, the future of fly-tying innovation, and the lessons learned over...
by renzetti | Jan 20, 2022 | Uncategorized
If you tie flies, there is a good chance you’ve heard of Blane Chocklett’s book “Game Changer”. Blane spent years developing his signature pattern, the Game Changer. In this wonderfully detailed and illustrated book, he shares how to tie the...
by renzetti | Nov 23, 2021 | Uncategorized
Tying on keel style hooks has grown in popularity in recent years. Kelly Galloup’s Belly Bumper Bunker, as it’s name implies, is designed to fish along the bottom. The keel style hook is vital to keeping it snap...
by renzetti | Oct 11, 2021 | Uncategorized
By: Matt Grajewski There has been a large increase in the number of fly fishers chasing muskies in recent years. They are an exciting fish to chase, so its no wonder more anglers want to catch one. Fly fishing for muskies includes some aspects that are new to many who...
by renzetti | Sep 19, 2021 | Uncategorized
A good hook sharpener is a very import, and often overlooked, tool to have. Renzetti offers two types of hook sharpeners. In this video, Brian Flechsig from Mad River Outfitters gives an informative review. Buy Lefty’s Dual Sharpening Stone Buy Clouser’s...
by renzetti | Jul 12, 2021 | Uncategorized
James Christmas’ NYAP is a design born in the Alphonse. This popper is the go to for Giant Trevally, Sailfish, Yellowfin Tuna, Grouper, Snapper, and many other large pelagic species. The painted head comes with eyes already glued on. Very quick, effective and...
by renzetti | Jun 25, 2021 | Uncategorized
“Kill the Corona” Season 2 fly tying contest from The Slide Inn was even better than the first one. Tiers across the world really stepped their game up! Picking a grand prize winner wasn’t easy, but eventually a tier had to be chosen. Check out all...
by renzetti | Apr 28, 2021 | Uncategorized
We have talked about it many times, teaching is one of the most important things we ask of our ambassadors. This can come in many forms. For Katie and John Demuth, they utilize Instagram Live to bring us a weekly education segment…Whip Finish Wednesday. We asked...
by renzetti | Mar 31, 2021 | Uncategorized
By: Matt Grajewski In “Under the Influence”, I wrote about tiers that have influenced my own tying. Often in the fly tying world, its easy to take credit for something another has done. It can be both intentional and unintentional. Over the years, you can...
by renzetti | Mar 3, 2021 | Uncategorized
As a kid growing up, my brothers and I were more or less forced to fish together. My parents didn’t want us fishing alone, and most of the time it wasn’t an issue. Other times, like all brothers, there was a little fighting. Who had to row, where we would fish, how...