I created FrankenFly hoping to provide all kinds of fly tying information. I want to shine a spotlight on unappreciated tyers, while also posting fly tying interviews, product reviews, new products, history, and anything else fly tying related. I want FrankenFly to be a place that others with the same passion and devotion to fly tying call home.
Fly tying can be many different things to many people. It can be our link to fishing when we can’t make it to the water. A gateway through our dreams to reach things we love. It can even be an effective way of escaping our hectic lives. Fly tying is a world all its own and I’m extremely passionate about that world.
FrankenFly isn’t really about me at all, but occasionally I will write about my own personal fly tying experiences. I’m an avid fly tyer, fisherman, and writer, so I will do my best to bring you the most interesting content possible. I have a wife, two sons, and a full time job that demands my attention as well.
Please don’t hesitate to if you have any suggestions, ideas, or questions. Thank you for reading FrankenFly and I welcome you back time and again.
Never quit tying!
Paul J. Beel
Hey
Was looking through your site
I noticed you pinned my streamers365 fly Korinary. Nice!
Anyways,
Great looking site. I’m gonna add you to my blog roll.
Eunan
Thank you Eunan! Yes I love your Korinary fly and all of your tying actually. Keep up the great work!
Paul- It’s looking good around here. I’m glad you went forward with this. Keep up the great work. By the way, there’s a great local tyer up here named John Sheets. He’s an artist. You should add him to your list of people to highlight.
Keep up the great work!
Jason Tucker
Fontinalis Rising
Jason, it is great to hear from you! I really appreciate the compliments. You are obviously one of the reasons why I built this thing.
Thanks for the tip, I will definitely contact John.
Take care!
Paul
Hi Paul,
Really, Really nice fly tying blog! I really enjoy the midwest coverage and the creativity… Looking forward to see what you post next…. Great Stuff!
Senyo
Thank you very much Greg!
It is great to hear from you and I really appreciate the comment!
I’m really glad you like the blog.
Paul
Paul,
This is a really awesome Blog/Site!! As a tyer, I cannot wait for what will be posted next; possible learning a new technique or seeing new material being used. Keep up the great job. Tight Lines and Snazzy Flies, Todd.
Thanks Todd, I really appreciate the nice comment, thank you very much!
You keep up the good work as well my friend!
Paul
Hey Todd,
We agree. Super cool site.
If you are into tying you should check out Flyfishbonehead:
http://www.flyfishbonehead.com
They have a searchable fly tying video library.
Hopefully Frankenfly will get involved as well.
Tight lines,
Joe
Hey, wanted to let you know that I absolutely love the site. I look forward to checking it out everyday. I posted about this site with a link on our guide service blog. http://www.paundercurrent.blogspot.com
Hey Andy, I really appreciate the comment and I’m glad you like the site! I love to hear that people are enjoying the site! It makes my day!
Thank you for posting about it on your blog and being a returning visitor.
Paul,
I really enjoyed visiting your site … definitely, two thumbs-up. I found it very informative and liked the concept of sharing fly patterns and tips from other tyers. Tight lines.
Thank you Andy, I really appreciate you commenting to let me how much you liked the site.
It’s always wonderful to hear when someone enjoys the website. I’m working hard to make it a nice site to visit.
I’m really enjoying your site here Paul, keep em coming bro…
lykos33
Thanks Murray! I’m glad you like it!
Hi Paul,
Great Job with your site. Love seeing all the creativity and ingenuity in tying styles from all over the world. Look forward to “visiting” regularly!
Tight Lines!
Greg Carter
Squidhound Flyfishing , Maine, USA
Hi Greg,
Thank you very much for the compliment. I’m glad you like the site and will be visiting often!
Thank you for the comment, it’s great to know!!
-Paul
Great looking blog. Can’t wait to see more,
Thank you Brad!
-Paul
Sick site, looking forward to tying some of the flies. Great concept, i will be keeping in touch !!
thx
Thanks Aaron! I appreciate you stopping by!
-Paul
Paul,
What a great web-site you have created! I think I will go back and cruise around and see what I missed the first time! Keep up the good work!
Doug
Thank you Doug, I appreciate that!
-Paul
Great site. I like what you are providing. I just started following you on instagram as well. I am new to the sport as well as tying. I really enjoy your style. Keep up the great work. By the way where are you located?
Thank you Glen, I really appreciate the compliments.
I’m located in Indiana.
Welcome to the sport!
-Paul
Hey Paul
Joe, click the “contact me” link in the text on this page to send me an email. I don’t want to spell out my email address because of spammers.
Hey Paul
Can you send a quick email to my home address. You and I had been talking via my old work address.
I’d like to post those fly pics we had talked about (re: Great Lakes Steelhead nymphs).
Talk soon Paul and Happy New Year!
Joe de Laronde
Joe, I did send you one. I’ll try again.
Thanks!
Paul
Hey, I love the site. Some great fly patterns. I was wondering if you would be OK with telling me where you get your pink fox from? I am in dire need of it for my Hendrickson patterns here in NY. I would appreciate it.
Are Yuck looking for Arctic Fox?
If so you can find it online. Possibly Mad River Outfitters or J Stockard.