# Fly Tyer Magazine

> Magazine dedicated to the art of tying flies for game fish. (iPhone/iPad app by MCC Magazines.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fly-tyer-magazine/id448326791 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [MCC Magazines](https://appshunter.io/developer/448326794)
- Category: Sports, Magazines & Newspapers
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.00/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 109 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 119 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-08-24
- Data updated: 2026-09-03
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fly-tyer-magazine/id448326791/reviews.md

## What is Fly Tyer Magazine?

Fly Tyer is the world’s leading magazine devoted exclusively to the art of tying flies for all species of game fish. With more than 40 years of publication, no other magazine delivers the precise and detailed fly tying information you need to tie your own flies. Many of fly fishing’s most famous patterns were first introduced in Fly Tyer, featuring some of the best-known writers in the sport, including Bob Clouser, Jay “Fishy” Fullum, Dave Whitlock, A.K. Best, Lee Wulff, Gary Borger, John Geirach, and others. Cancellation of an active subscription during its current period is not allowed.

Single Copies: $2.99
Annual Subscription: $19.99

When purchasing through iTunes your account will be charged at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will auto-renew unless you turn this off 24 hours before the subscription runs out. You can turn off auto-renewal at any time from your iTunes account settings. 
No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable.

Privacy Policy: https://www.morrismedianetwork.com/privacy/
Terms of Use: https://www.morrismedianetwork.com/terms/
EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Detailed fly tying instructions
- Exclusive fly patterns
- Content from famous fly fishing writers
- Covers all game fish species
- Over 40 years of publication history

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Year Subscription | $13.99 | per year |
| Fly Tyer - 1 Year Subscription | $13.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Autumn 2011 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Spring 2012 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Winter 2011 | $2.99 | one-time |
| FT Winter 2012 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Autumn 2014 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Spring 2015 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Spring 2016 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Autumn 2016 | $2.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Fly Tyer Magazine?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 📖 Excellent magazine content and quality
- 🔍 Ability to zoom in on fly patterns and details
- 📱 Convenient digital access on multiple devices
- 💾 Offline reading capability when downloaded
- 🎨 High-quality photography and step-by-step instructions

**Cons**

- 🔐 Persistent login and authentication failures
- 🚫 Unable to access paid content after purchase
- ⏱️ Extremely slow customer support response times
- 💔 Loss of previously purchased issues after app updates
- 🔄 Restore purchases feature doesn't work
- 📵 Requires internet connection despite downloading
- 🖼️ Poor page formatting with clipped content
- 🔀 Confusing and unintuitive navigation
- 💸 Separate subscription required despite print subscription
- 🐛 App crashes frequently during use
- ❌ Unresponsive customer service
- 📥 Downloads disappear or fail to persist
- 🔧 App breaks with each update

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Login credentials not accepted despite correct information
- Failed to login error message persists
- App crashes when opening downloaded issues
- Grey screen appears instead of magazine content
- Password reset functionality doesn't work
- Page formatting issues with top content clipped
- Downloads fail to complete or persist
- App freezes during navigation
- Restore purchases returns 'email not associated with account'
- Subscription confirmation doesn't grant access
- App doesn't recognize Apple ID or password
- Issues locked in preview mode indefinitely
- Spinning loading icon that never completes
- App crashes after 5 minutes of use
- Backend subscription system shows wrong publication
- Account information not visible on website despite subscription

**Most requested features**

- Video tutorials for fly tying techniques
- Zoom functionality for small text and ads
- Portrait mode support without clipping
- Offline reading without internet requirement
- Better navigation and user interface redesign
- Integrated purchase restoration system
- Archive access to all historical issues
- Subscription discount for digital-only users

## Recent user reviews (10 of 109)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fly-tyer-magazine/id448326791/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Does not work

*2025-02-14*

Have followed every piece of guidance and contacted them. Just does not work!

### 1/5 — Caveat Emptor

*2025-02-11*

Beware of this app.  I was a subscriber for a couple of years until the website stopped accepting my credentials.  Have resubscribed (and paid) three times now and still no access…so enough.  Good magazine but the digital app is a rip-off.  Don’t touch it (unless you feel like making donations to Morris Communications).

### 1/5 — Cannot access online version

*2025-01-05*

Paid for one year online and printed versions. Cannot access online version. Promises that it will be fixed in 72 hours. Over and over but no change. Can’t change password, can’t do anything online, it only has an option of paying more money - $18.99. In a year, and many complaints I have only received one printed version. Failure on all levels. Disappointed.

### 1/5 — Very Disappointed

*2024-08-23*

I have subscribed to Fly Tyer magazine for a digital subscription for a number of years and have had no problem reading the digital form … until now.
Back in April, I went to read the latest edition and was asked to login to my subscription. I entered my login and password and got the message ’Failed to login’. I emailed customer service, advising them of my issue and the emailed me back advising me to delete the app, download it again and retry. I did this to no avail. They then advised my to enter my email address as login and password, but this didn’t work either. Over the subsequent months I kept emailing them by they never resolved my problem. In the end I asked for a credit as they couldn’t resolve my access issues, which they did.
I then thought, perhaps if I resubscribe using a different email address, I might be able to access their digital magazine again. I did this and received an email confirming my subscription, along with instructions to download the app, and to use my email address for both login and password. I downloaded the app (again) and followed their instructions only to receive the dreaded message ‘Failed to login’.
Great, I thought. Maybe I should check my subscription. I went to their website, ‘Manage my subscription’, and entered my email address only to receive the message ‘This email address isn’t associated with an account’!
I’m not sure where to go from here. I’m still keen to subscribe but just wish they could solve my access problem. As I said in the opening ‘VERY DISSAPOINTED’.

### 1/5 — Terrible support

*2024-07-20*

Project Healing Water Fly Fishing offered this for us veterans months ago.  I couldn’t log in and emailed Fly Tyer magazine but got no response.  I figured it was just another magazine scam.  I recently purchased the digital copy and still can’t log in.  The instructions indicated that my email was my login and that it would automatically log me in the first time.  Nope.  Did I call customer support?  Why bother when they won’t respond?  They got my $ but be warned!!

### 4/5 — Works well

*2024-04-22*

Maybe the app has been updated, but I find the navigation to be quite simple and straightforward. Tap on a cover to open the issue, swipe left and right to turn pages, tap a page to bring up the menus. Pretty easy. Excellent content.

### 2/5 — Hard to use

*2024-03-22*

This app is hard to use and navigate. It’s in desperate need of a makeover and more clear navigation options.

### 1/5 — Paid not récrivez

*2023-03-08*

I have been unable to get my magasine subscription valid until may 2023, 
Nothing does it , reload, many many time, all edition are lock down, even Renew subscription 

Not able to get a contact or support ,  i give up, after over 20 years has a subscriber i’ m done

### 1/5 — App doesn’t work

*2023-01-20, version 7.0.2*

App hasn’t updated in years. The login method provided does not work. Customer support hard to find and non responsive. No live help. Same issues as listed by other reviewers. Purchase print magazine or suffer. This app makes life harder instead of easier.

### 1/5 — One star is not low enough

*2023-01-03, version 7.0.2*

Website accepts name and password but doesn’t show the digital subscription. iPhone and iPad can’t get password to work. Shows 3 page teaser of digital magazines then requests login which fails.  Severely deficient. I am very disappointed. Will try again in a few days but I note overall app rating is not above 1.

## Frequently asked questions about Fly Tyer Magazine

### What is Fly Tyer Magazine about?

Fly Tyer Magazine is the world's leading publication dedicated exclusively to the art of tying flies for all species of game fish. It offers precise and detailed information to help users tie their own flies, featuring famous patterns and renowned writers in the sport.

### What kind of content can I expect?

You can expect detailed fly tying instructions, exclusive fly patterns, and insights from some of the most well-known writers in the fly fishing community. The magazine covers techniques for tying flies for a wide variety of game fish.

### How much does the app cost?

Single copies of the magazine are available for $2.99, and an annual subscription costs $19.99. These purchases are made through iTunes, and subscriptions will auto-renew unless turned off 24 hours before the current period ends.

### Can I cancel my subscription?

Cancellation of an active subscription during its current period is not allowed. You can turn off auto-renewal at any time from your iTunes account settings, but you cannot cancel a subscription that is already in progress.

### Who is this app for?

This app is designed for fly fishing enthusiasts, anglers, and hobbyists who are interested in learning or perfecting the art of tying their own flies. It's ideal for those who want detailed, expert-level guidance on fly patterns and techniques.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 7.1.9 — 2025-02-25

Bug fixes and optimizations for the latest version of iOS.

### 7.1.2 — 2023-09-28

- New design to unify the desktop and mobile experience.

- All previously downloaded issues will need to be re-downloaded with this major update.

- New Menu: Allows quick access to all views in the app from top left toolbar Menu.

- Bug fixes and optimizations for the latest versions of iOS.

### 7.0.2 — 2019-07-11

7.0.2
- Improved restore purchase functioning.

7.0.0
- New design to unify the desktop and mobile experience.

- All previously downloaded issues will need to be re-downloaded with this major update.

- Native iPhone X family compatibility.

- New Menu: Allows quick access to all views in the app from top left toolbar Menu. This will also include social media links and publisher website links.

- Bug fixes and optimizations for the latest versions of iOS.

### 6.0.16 — 2017-11-02

minor bug fixes

### 6.0.15 — 2014-10-07

IOS 8 upgrade
minor bugs squashed

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