Flydill

FlyDill is a Maryland-based fishing brand that handcrafts flies and other lures for freshwater and saltwater fishing. Based in Pasadena, the business draws on more than a decade of fishing experience and nearly eight years of fly-fishing experience to create its own “fish food.” Its products include flies, bucktails, spinners, and jigs, with flies, bucktails, and spinners tied, poured, and painted by hand in Maryland. Many items are produced in small batches, using durable materials and careful craftsmanship.

FlyDill works directly with customers to help them find suitable patterns, colors, styles, and materials, since its inventory varies and may not cover every option. Customers can contact the maker by phone to discuss their needs or ask about available products. FlyDill’s work is also available at Fishbones Bait and Tackle in Pasadena, Maryland, and Henlopen Bait and Tackle in Lewes, Delaware. In addition to tackle, the brand offers one-on-one, one-hour fly-casting lessons for $50, designed to build customers’ knowledge and confidence in fly fishing.