Fred Klein
Fly fishing historian, author, speaker and tier of traditional wet flies, streamers and salmon flies for the waters and framed display~ from oil paintings in classic literature from the British Isles and the early
American angling traditions.
My journey in pursuit of trout with the fly began over 45 years ago with a new fly rod and a spring stream brook trout. The woods and waters of Pennsylvania, the Appalachian Mountains and beyond have brought a life of admiration for the wilderness, forests and wildlife.
Every day I find myself involved in fly fishing, trapping and hunting.
My endeavor is to pass on the techniques of traditional fly angling and dressings to the generations to come.
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Fred’s Posts
Fishing with Effective Vintage Fly Tackle
Words and images from Partridge Ambassador Fred Klein. In this blog post, Fred Klein discusses vintage fly tackle and the evolution and innovations that have brought us to today. The evolution of fly rods from early Great Britain to modern times is an...
The Grizzly Jay Wet Fly tied on a Partridge PHCS6-3/0
Words and images from Partridge Ambassador Fred KleinPartridge of Redditch Ambassador Fred Klein provides the recipe to a fantastic adaptation of a classic fly. The Grizzly Jay Wet Fly. The Grizzly Jay Wet Fly, tied by Partridge Ambassador Fred Klein. The Grizzly Jay...
The 4 Horsemen of Classic Trout Streamers
Words and images from Partridge Ambassador Fred KleinPartridge of Redditch Ambassador Fred Klein discusses four classic Trout streamer patterns that have stood the test of time. Mickey Finn Black Nose Dace Black Ghost Grey Ghost A Long Hook...
Tying 6 Classic Fly Patterns From Illustrations
Words and images from Partridge Ambassador Fred KleinPartridge of Redditch Ambassador Fred Klein explores six classic fly patterns from Charles F. Orvis's historic Fishing with the Fly. Silver Doctor Kennedy Harlequin Mitchell Inver Green Blue...
The Art and History of Fly Tying
In his most recent blog post, Pro-Team member Fred Klein discusses the Art and History of fly tying and lends his insights into tying historic fishing flies.My journey in pursuit of trout with the fly began 45 yearsago with a new fly rod and instructions to cast and...
The Tomah Jo, the Favorite Fly of a Maine Indian Guide – By Fred Klein
Tomah Joseph, an Algonquin Indian from the Grand Lake Stream area in Maine was a fly fishing and hunting guide in the 1800’s as well as an elder of the Passamaquoddy Indian Tribe. He was written about in Charles Stevens book Fly Fishing in Maine Lakes- Camp Life in...
Classic Fly Tying and Fishing For Brown Trout
Beginnings Traditional wet flies and streamers have been the mainstay for trout fishermen since the early days of fly fishing. Many of the classic fly patterns were colorful, flashy attractors, while others were tied to emulate insects and minnows, a trout’s natural...
Grizzly King wet fly
Hook: Partridge Hooks Sproat Wet #4 Thread: 6/0 Tail: Red hackle Tag: Silver tinsel Body: Green floss Ribbing: Gold tinsel Hackle: brown rooster Wing: Mallard flank (tied flat wing style) instagramFred KleinPartridge of Redditch Ambassador Fred is a fly-fishing...