Example Shop
RecommendedPlaceholder entry. A real one will say what's good about the shop, where it falls short, and whether it's worth the drive or the shipping.
Field Notes
Shops, products, services, and sites actually used along the way — updated as the list grows.
Shops
Brick-and-mortar and mail-order shops, judged on stock and whether an order shows up looking like what was pictured.
Placeholder entry. A real one will say what's good about the shop, where it falls short, and whether it's worth the drive or the shipping.
Products
Dubbing, hackle, hooks, vises, and everything else that ends up on the bench — rated on how it actually performs at the vise and on the water.
Placeholder entry. A real one covers durability, value, and whether it lives up to the marketing.
Services
Guided trips, casting or tying instruction, and other paid services worth a recommendation — or a warning.
Placeholder entry. A real one notes what was paid for, what was delivered, and who it's best suited for.
Other Sites
Other corners of the internet — forums, pattern archives, blogs — worth a fly tyer's time.
Placeholder entry. A real one says what the site gets right, what to take with a grain of salt, and who it's useful for.