Flies That Catch Fish

Enrico Puglisi

Fly Fisher, Fly Tier, Product Designer

Enrico Puglisi’s flies and fly tying materials continue to have a groundbreaking impact on the future of saltwater and freshwater fly fishing. His unique hand-tied flies are recognized around the world. Listen in and learn how Enrico designs his flies and how he creates the one of a kind materials he uses to match specific baitfish and to catch fish.

Questions asked and answered during the interview:

• What inspired you to start creating specialized fly tying materials?
• What was the first material you created?
• How many different fibers do you have?
• What are your different fibers best used for?
• What's your best tip for making working with fibers easier?
• Why are Trigger Fibers so deadly?
• What material shouldn't you add to saltwater flies?
• What three types of threads do you use when tying your flies?
• Why did you create the line of brushes and what are they best used for?
• What is the biggest mistake most tiers make when tying saltwater patterns?