What's inside the fly tying journal
- Goals
- Fly Recipe
- Materials Stash
- Tools & Supplies
- Techniques to Try
- Ideas & Sketches
- Fly Box Inventory
- Cost & Pricing
- Finished Flies
- Wish List
- Notes
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All 15 pages of the US Letter version, exactly as they print. Tap a page to see it larger.
- 1. Cover
- 2. This Journal Belongs To
- 3. Contents
- 4. Goals
- 5. Fly Recipe
- 6. Materials Stash
- 7. Tools & Supplies
- 8. Techniques to Try
- 9. Ideas & Sketches
- 10. Fly Box Inventory
- 11. Cost & Pricing
- 12. Finished Flies
- 13. Wish List
- 14. Notes
- 15. Thank you page
Who this fly tying journal is for
This journal is for fly tiers creating dry flies, nymphs, streamers and saltwater patterns for fly fishing. It suits beginners learning basic patterns at the vise and experienced anglers designing their own flies for local rivers and lakes. Every pattern has a recipe of hooks, threads, feathers and materials, and recording each one, along with which flies actually catch fish, saves time at the bench and helps you fill your fly box with proven patterns.
How to use your fly tying journal
Set tying goals, such as mastering a new pattern or filling a box for a trip. Write each fly recipe with hook size, thread, tail, body, hackle and wing. Track your materials stash, from feathers and fur to beads and flash. List tools like the vise, bobbin and whip finisher. Try new techniques and sketch your own patterns. Plan the contents of each fly box, note costs and record finished flies with notes on where they worked.
Formats included
A4 PDF
For printing in most of the world (210 × 297 mm).
US Letter PDF
For printing in the US and Canada (8.5 × 11 in).
Digital PDF
Hyperlinked tabs for tablets and PDF annotation apps.
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Free downloadFly Tying Journal questions
Can I save fly recipes?
Yes. Other pages in the 15-page fly tying journal include "Goals", "Fly Recipe" and "Materials Stash", so related notes stay together. Every page is undated, so you can start any day and reprint a page whenever it fills up. Download it free, print only the pages you need and add more copies of any page later.
Can I plan my fly box?
Yes. Look for the "Fly Box Inventory" page in the 15-page fly tying journal. Download it free, print only the pages you need and add more copies of any page later. Print the A4 or US Letter PDF as often as you need, or write in the digital version on a tablet.
Can I track materials?
Yes. Look for the "Materials Stash" page in the 15-page fly tying journal. Every page is undated, so you can start any day and reprint a page whenever it fills up. Download it free, print only the pages you need and add more copies of any page later.
Is the Fly Tying Journal really free?
Yes, the Fly Tying Journal is completely free for personal use. Download the 15-page PDF without an account or email address, print it at home as often as you like and share the page link with friends. FolarraStudio is free to use. In the future, a few clearly labeled ads may help keep it free.
What size is the Fly Tying Journal?
The Fly Tying Journal comes in A4 (210 x 297 mm) and US Letter (8.5 x 11 inches), plus a hyperlinked digital PDF for tablets. Choose the file that matches the paper in your printer and print at Actual size or 100%, so nothing is cut off. Both paper sizes have the same 15 pages.
