Welcome to Tom Tripi's Home Page

I have been involved in all aspects of fly fishing for over 30 years.  I'm a  life member  of the Federation of Fly Fishers, a FFF Master Certified Casting Instructor, and a master level fly dresser and designer.  My "expertise" is in life like insect and aquatic life flies and custom “monumental” flies (over 12” for collectors and exhibits). Other interests include the collecting and restoration of bamboo fly rods, seminar presentations, writing, wildlife illustration, nature photography and astro imaging in my astronomy observatory/studio. Please enjoy the photos, email your comments or opinions, they are appreciated. I designed and maintain the website...if there are problems with its function or view, please advise via the contact link page. The photos below represent recent fly fishing adventures including Jeff Sympson with one of his recent Rat Reds and me with my some of gator "friends". Also included are recent insect flies that are part of a collection of over 100 specific insect species prepared for a private collection. Under the "Resume and Articles button", there are PDF documents containing photos of other new flies and instructions for tying recently published flies, links to specific articles in the FFF's - FLYFISHER MAGAZINE, as well as action photos of various "Friends and Family of the Enterprise". Also, check out the Owls Page, containing neat close-ups of Barred Owls fishing for crabs and bass in the Bonnet Carre Spillway.