Fine Bass Flies and Instruction
Fine bass flies, built by Lee H. Blanton.
Explore the flies, study the decisions behind them, or arrange personal instruction.
Instruction
Personal instruction with Lee H. Blanton in fly tying, casting, and bass fishing, from first principles to advanced warmwater and deer-hair construction.
Fly Design and Craftsmanship
Purposeful bass and warmwater flies, built around materials, proportion, and the water they will fish. Explore the work and the decisions behind it.
Every material has a purpose. Every operation has a reason.
Purpose comes first
A fly begins with its fishing purpose: the water, the fish, the intended action, and the way it must cast and fish. Hook geometry, materials, proportion, construction, and durability follow from that purpose.
From the Bench
Patterns, materials, techniques, and observations from the vise and water. The continuing record of Lee H. Blanton’s work and teaching.
Handcrafted for the Pursuit
A Benchworks fly begins as a fishing tool. Beauty may elevate it, but beauty never excuses poor function.
Instruction
The Bench Reserve
From the Bench