New Guy
Hi All, so I've been fly fishing for about two years now, and been tying flies for about two hours. this is what i've come up with, my attempt at elk hair caddis, literally my first four flies |
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Swap Request
I have recently begun tying flies and would love to get in a swap, problem is none match what I currently tie. Since I can't be a swapmeister would anyone be willing to start a swap for trout nymp |
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Swap Request
I understand I'm new here but def. won't be the only post here. I have recently begun tying flies and would love to get in a swap, problem is none match what I currently tie. Since I can't |
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Which fly tying kit should i buy?
Well, I often take the opposite side on this. buy the kit. Sure, in the end you'll have crap materials and cheap tools, but you can learn to tie using both. you'll be out $50 or $60 |
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Simple flies...
QUOTE (utyer @ Jul 7 2010, 07:08 AM) You have a winner there, and you have hit on a very good consept. The KISS principle is a good one to follow when tying flies. Simple flies are easy to t |
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New to forum
Hello all this is my first post here since registering a few days ago. I have been fishing and tying flies for about 8 years now and am really glad to find a site like this one. I really love the fl |
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Here I am, brand new
When you are first starting off, catching fish with them is the primary objective and they don't have to be perfect looking to do that. As you progress, many people begin to really enjoy the art |
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Went up to my sons room....
QUOTE (flyguys @ Jun 28 2010, 08:57 PM) I went up to my sons room. He is 12 years old and earlier in this season he took an iterest in tying flies with the old man as he calls me lol. Anyways |
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John Oland Salmon Fly
trebles, doubles, barbed or barbless all depends on the rivers or areas here in Ontario.. Trebles are legal some places and then other places it must be a single barbless within a hook size limitati |
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I can't tie anymore....
to be 14 again with all of those young ladies out there......i certainly wouldnt be tying flies named after them! |
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What's what?
Sounds like what you need is a fly tying glossary, here are some links to a few that will give you a place to learn the terms you hearhttp://flyanglersonline.com/flytying/tyingterms/http://business.vi |
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Little Red River trip, AR
My girlfriend and I have been fishing the Little Red quite often for the past few weeks. We've had very good success. Only seven days in on fly fishing for her and she's really picked it up. I |
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Materials for bass spinner
Sometimes it's hard to tell from a picture what a material might actually be. I don't think it's fox, because it looks to have a lot of guard hairs, and doesn't look to be as fine as f |
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Hello from Wisconsin
I just joined this site and want to extend my best regards to all fly fishers and fly tiers. I'm not new to our sport and interests. In August I will have been tying flies for 50 years. And I cont |
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Howdy
Tying flies is a little like getting a cheap tattoo.....the first one is ugly and may even leave you scarred, but you seek advice, get some tips from those who know, and the next one is beautiful&# |
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Anyone use muskrat fur??
Hey everyone..I know there is a use for everything when it comes to tying flies, BUT, it depends on how useful that item is... I am curious as to if Muskrat fur is a popular tying item?? I do not f |
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Fly shop!!
what about tying flies that represent the insects that populate the rivers in your area. |
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The first attempts
Thank you very much every body , there is very nice fly tying flies on this forum , it's impressive My first test for a french challenge of fishing flies fly tying , I've finished fir |
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Warm Water INVITATION Swap!!!
I have not chimed in on this discussion yet....I wasn't sure in which direction it was heading....I'm a little surprised by the entire thing to be honest....A fun swap.....an exciting swap.... |
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Good vise?
the griffin Model 2A was my first vise.. Its a great vise for the money and comes with a pedestal OR C- Clamp.. I still use mine quite often.. but mostly I use it to hold the previous fly I tied |
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CDC book recommendation?
I'll second that, but I believe the title is "Tying Flies With CDC"Also Hans had a great article on CDC at FlyFisherman.com, don't know if it's still there though |
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Selling Flies!!!
in my experience of tying flies to sell it is pretty hard. I do a few side orders for people nothing big. i want to keep it simple and fun. and i really don't try to make much money off of it.1st |
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If your over 30
I know this says the over 30 crowd but: 1) i have no cell phone 2) i play outside all the time 3) I am aware of the inconveniences of when you were kids. 4) I hardly ever watch TV 5) I have a helmet.. |
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New Member Introduction
Hello,My name is Ard. I live in Alaska and fish primarily for steelhead / trout and salmon. I am 55 years old and have been tying flies and casting them since I was 13. I am always interested in seein |
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Zonker Body TUbing
Jannsnetcraft.com sells it in small and medium with colors gold or silver for .45cents per 3 feet. Not a bad price compared to fly shops.. Janns actually has an OK little selection of fly tying mate |
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help with flies
trout stocking is coming up some time around may and will be the last load of the season around my area they stock in a creek I need help on tying flies for stocked trout since i have only caught na |
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One for my wife
Haven't posted much but I've sure enjoyed all the information/tips and the great photos as I've learned how to build rods. I made this for my wife. My 3rd build. The blank is translucent olive in |
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Redfish and Speckled Trout Swap
I little Bit about a few of the tiers in this swap maybe it will peak your interest and get you to join up Me:I am a 49 year old from Central TexasI have been fly tying since I was 16 but I have ha |
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FINDING IT HARD TO TIE 18 TO 24
Tom, how long have you been tying flies/ how many flies have you tied, total. I think I was reading, not long ago, that you were in pursuit of materials , vice, ect. Tying midges require, as those abo |
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More Popper Questions
Its not my first but it is my first tied in a long long time. I havnt made any for about 10-12 yrs. I have been tying flies off and on for a good while. My first fly ever was at 12(1982) for bluegill. |
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Furled Leaders
I got Kathy Scott's DVD and have been a furling nut ever since:http://flyanglersonline.com/prorevw/kathyscott.phpWith little investment, I've been able to furl up some really nice leaders. It |
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