fly-ty·ing (n.) Fly tying is the art or hobby of producing an artificial fly to be used by anglers to catch fish via means of fly fishing. The Vise Squad is a start-up group of novice, intermediate & advanced fly fishers who share the passion of catching a fish on a fly that was tied by their own hands. You don’t necessarily need to be a fly fisherman to get hooked on this hobby. Even people who have never before wet a fishing line see tying flies as its own form of artistic expression. A member …

Daydreaming about being out on the water with the fly rod right now? Check. Eagerly awaiting the next issue of Brooklyn-made This is Fly? Check. Find yourself sneaking out of work midday to swing by Orvis or Urban Angler? Check. You're not alone... I started this Meetup as a way to get like-minded NYC-based fly fishers to find each other and connect. The calendar is open to anyone to post and host a Meetup. I'll aim to keep Meetups on the calendar but if you've got an idea, go ahead and post i …