Country Roads Fly Co

Tools for Tyers

A growing collection of tools for fly tyers. Free tools need no account — paid tools unlock with a plan.

A collage of fly tying tools — thread spools and scissors, a vise, bodkins and pliers, a whip finisher, and a material storage box

Library(3)

Your reference shelf — patterns, materials, and hatch charts.

Pattern Database
Browse and search the full pattern library — recipes, materials, tying steps, and video links.
Free
Hatch Calendar
See what's hatching on your local waters by month — with matching fly patterns for each insect.
Free
Shopping List Builder
Pick the patterns you want to tie and get one consolidated materials list — hooks counted, consumables listed once.
Free

Identification(6)

Tools to figure out what you're looking at — flies, insects, materials, hooks.

Hatch Matcher
Match a hatch by name or description to the right pattern selection.
1 credit
Fly Pattern Identifier — Quick
Quick identification of common fly patterns from a photo.
8 credits
Inventory Match
Tell us what materials you have and see what patterns you can tie.
10 credits
Insect Identifier
Identify a streamside insect and find matching patterns.
11 credits
Tyer+
Fly Pattern Identifier — Detailed
Detailed identification with pattern recipe and tying notes.
12 credits
Tyer+
Materials Identifier
Identify a material from a photo, with substitution suggestions.
12 credits

Planning & Design(2)

Tools for picking patterns, matching colors, and planning a session.

Tyer+
Pattern Recipe Builder
Generate a complete recipe from a description, hatch, or target species.
10 credits
Tyer+
Streamside Strategy
Plan a fly selection based on water, weather, and season.
12 credits

Critique & Designer(3)

Deeper feedback on your tying and tools for designing new patterns.

Angler+
Pattern Critique — Standard
Review your tied fly with feedback on proportions and technique.
20 credits
Angler+
Fly Pattern Identifier — Expert
Expert-level analysis including variant detection and proportional critique.
35 credits
Angler+
Pattern Designer
Design a novel pattern from scratch based on conditions and goals.
60 credits

Pro Tools(2)

Comprehensive guides and expert-level critique for serious work.

Guide
Streamside Guide
A full day's plan: hatches, flies, presentation, and water reading.
45 credits
Guide
Pattern Critique — Expert
Deep critique covering technique, durability, and effectiveness.
55 credits