Beginner's Corner

3,298 topics in this forum

1. what is the use of a bodkin??? 1 2

   By sniksoh, June 8, 2006
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   • Peterjay
   • July 5, 2006

2. just another guy getting into fly tying.... 1 2

   By colbyjack, July 1, 2006
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   • colbyjack
   • July 2, 2006

3. hackle and supplies 1 2

   By antelope, July 18, 2006
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   • neoFLYte
   • May 23, 2009

4. Limited tying space 1 2

   By Mustang Mike, July 27, 2006
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   • Peterjay
   • July 31, 2006

5. Thread Question 1 2

   By stony, August 31, 2006
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   • sulfernut
   • October 11, 2006

6. How many coats of head cement??? 1 2

   By Mikeq, September 10, 2006
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   • jlsmithii
   • September 15, 2006

7. Hare's Ear Nymph and dubbing.... 1 2

   By rawfish, October 11, 2006
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   • CM_Stewart
   • April 24, 2007

8. Glue for Wax? 1 2

   By rawfish, October 22, 2006
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   • knoxy
   • November 9, 2006

9. First flies 1 2

   By Asleep@theReel, December 15, 2006
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   • Asleep@theReel
   • December 18, 2006

10. Tread is breaking 1 2

    By Vitali, December 27, 2006
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    • phg
    • January 1, 2007

11. 1st Clousers and Conehead W. Buggers 1 2

    By Din, February 26, 2007
    • 15 replies
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    • smokinprice
    • March 10, 2007

12. Pike Streamer 1 2

    By captaincondor, February 28, 2007
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    • Philly
    • March 11, 2007

13. Soft Hackle first attempt 1 2

    By SteelieD, March 7, 2007
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    • stinky
    • March 9, 2007

14. Hooks, hooks and more hooks 1 2

    By dreamergal, February 2, 2009
    • 15 replies
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    • CoachBob
    • August 10, 2009

15. I tied my 1st fly! 1 2

    By jcv, August 23, 2007
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    • fishaholic69
    • September 21, 2007

16. First Woolly Bugger 1 2

    By Skip48, October 9, 2007
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    • fishaholic69
    • November 16, 2007

17. chartreuse/white clouser minnow 1 2

    By fishaholic69, October 22, 2007
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    • day5
    • November 7, 2007

18. new to fly tying need help 1 2

    By stiknstring, January 21, 2008
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    • Bob Cunningham
    • January 27, 2008

19. Pheasant Tail Nymph 1 2

    By djmyers, January 15, 2008
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    • spiaailtli
    • January 18, 2008

20. Hello 1 2

    By sherrib, January 24, 2008
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    • carlp5351
    • February 21, 2008

21. Anyone try Togen or Saber Hooks 1 2

    By Submarine, January 25, 2008
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    • phg
    • June 3, 2016

22. Tied my first hare's ear nymph 1 2

    By BigEHokie, February 14, 2008
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    • Sal Velinus
    • March 3, 2008

23. Cheap Small Diameter Wire 1 2

    By netabrookie, March 12, 2008
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    • Dnthmn
    • March 18, 2008

24. first fish 1 2

    By phishtales, April 21, 2008
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    • animal
    • April 24, 2008

25. First Black-Nose Dace Bucktail 1 2

    By BigEHokie, November 12, 2008
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    • BigEHokie
    • November 13, 2008

26. Best Vise for Big Hooks (Bass / Saltwater) 1 2

    By Buggy_Whip, August 2, 2008
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    • Old Hat
    • August 6, 2008

27. My first fly. Let me know what you think! 1 2

    By jjoel, March 8, 2009
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    • smalltownfisherman
    • June 9, 2009

28. Cheap Foam 1 2

    By Newby1, April 1, 2009
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    • Kytroutbum
    • April 7, 2009

29. Beginner Trout Patterns? 1 2

    By Fly Tying Paintballer6, April 22, 2009
    • 15 replies
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    • DrVette
    • August 18, 2009

30. Downsizing 1 2

    By Broadsword, May 5, 2009
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    • fishaholic69
    • May 12, 2009

31. Breaking thread 1 2

    By notenuftoys, January 17, 2010
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    • Ridleyffo
    • January 22, 2010

32. Which direction to wrap the thread? 1 2

    By Maj Bob, March 1, 2010
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    • FrequentTyer
    • March 30, 2010

33. Fly from the vise... 1 2

    By NJFlyMAn, April 2, 2010
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    • avelino
    • April 5, 2010

34. STRIPPED GOOSE 1 2

    By TOM PRUETT, April 10, 2010
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    • Flytyer14
    • April 14, 2010

35. Belize, here I come... 1 2

    By AngryDave, April 19, 2010
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    • Kirk Dietrich
    • May 4, 2010

36. Size 1 2

    By Booger, April 26, 2010
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    • perchjerker
    • April 28, 2010

37. Chat session on skype 1 2

    By TOM PRUETT, May 14, 2010
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    • TOM PRUETT
    • June 25, 2010

38. Is this a good start? 1 2

    By Panfishing-on-the-fly, June 11, 2010
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    • FishyboY
    • June 14, 2010

39. Bass Pro materials grab bag 1 2

    By Hunter5117, January 11, 2011
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    • Chase Creek
    • February 10, 2011

40. Wing cases 1 2

    By Markbob, December 21, 2011
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    • feathers5
    • December 28, 2011

41. Microfibets 1 2

    By Markbob, December 28, 2011
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    • My4Kiwis
    • January 7, 2012

42. Groundhog hair good for anything? 1 2

    By Greybull River Rat, March 10, 2012
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    • vmthtr in green bay
    • April 20, 2012

43. Never tied a fly. Need help 1 2

    By angelo24, May 28, 2012
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    • bpetersen
    • June 4, 2012

44. Adams Parachute Help Needed 1 2

    By Archimedes, June 27, 2012
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    • FrequentTyer
    • July 2, 2012

45. Acrylic Yarn OK? 1 2

    By Ddrods, August 31, 2012
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    • Visionsthroughglass
    • September 3, 2012

46. My 1st attempt's 1 2

    By angelo24, September 24, 2012
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    • SilverCreek
    • September 26, 2012

47. What is a henny cock? 1 2

    By Piker20, January 6, 2013
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    • Piker20
    • January 8, 2013

48. New rotary vise 1 2

    By 17jamato, February 1, 2013
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    • rsimino
    • February 22, 2013

49. Materials.. What's ok and what's not? 1 2

    By Justib05, March 17, 2013
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    • ditz2
    • March 19, 2013

50. I need help criticizing this fly! 1 2

    By propain_az, June 7, 2013   

    • help
    • bluegill
    • (and 1 more)

      Tagged with:

      • help
      • bluegill
      • bee
    • 15 replies
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    • FrequentTyer
    • June 18, 2013

51. craft supplies 1 2

    By KOKOEK9, June 20, 2013
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    • utyer
    • July 23, 2013

52. Dry fly hooks vs wet fly hooks 1 2

    By bryan_w, August 5, 2013   

    • hooks
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    • Bazzbozz
    • December 6, 2020

53. Need help finishing first Nymph 1 2

    By eric_sthjrsy, November 11, 2013
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    • mikechell
    • November 14, 2013

54. Would you fish it? 1 2

    By Nbing, March 14, 2014
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    • spm
    • April 21, 2014

55. My flies swim upside down 1 2

    By Adventure568, March 31, 2014
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    • BigRedNZ
    • April 3, 2014

56. Zebra Midge Question on straight shank hook??? 1 2

    By COMike, April 15, 2014   

    • zebra midge
    • straight shank
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      Tagged with:

      • zebra midge
      • straight shank
      • black beauty
      • TMC 2457
    • 15 replies
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    • Piker20
    • April 16, 2014

57. Some of my recent flies 1 2

    By wschmitt3, June 10, 2014
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    • utyer
    • August 13, 2014

58. How are my proportions looking? 1 2

    By jaymack, June 10, 2014
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    • bellevue.chartreuse.trout
    • June 14, 2014

59. best place to buy materials? 1 2

    By OneShotScout, June 16, 2014
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    • banks
    • August 15, 2014

60. Dry Fly Hackle 1 2

    By BlueEyedSon, July 8, 2014
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    • Cannonx4
    • July 9, 2014

61. free to a good home 1 2

    By flytire, December 22, 2014
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    • add147
    • January 6, 2015

62. Winter Trout Fishing 1 2

    By meyer2792, January 15, 2015
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    • bellevue.chartreuse.trout
    • February 1, 2015

63. Advice on first hackle purchase 1 2

    By JasonV, February 10, 2015
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    • JasonV
    • March 2, 2015

64. What do I need, what do I ask for?? 1 2

    By novice58, March 1, 2015
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    • JSzymczyk
    • March 28, 2015

65. Sourcing a bobbin holder for large spools of craft thread 1 2

    By yellafella, April 22, 2015   

    • bobbin thread craft spool
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    • utyer
    • April 25, 2015

66. Next nymphs to tie 1 2

    By flyguy613, July 15, 2015
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    • wschmitt3
    • July 24, 2015

67. Minnow body patterns 1 2

    By Hoghunter38, October 6, 2015   

    • mylar tubing
    • minnow
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      Tagged with:

      • mylar tubing
      • minnow
      • minnow body
    • 15 replies
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    • crazy4oldcars
    • October 10, 2015

68. San Juan Worm length? 1 2

    By Father Sergius, April 5, 2016
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    • skeet3t
    • May 1, 2016

69. Cement question 1 2

    By Hookedintheear, May 23, 2016
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    • JSzymczyk
    • November 8, 2016

70. Tie Larger Sizes First? 1 2

    By Trampus, May 26, 2016
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    • flytire
    • June 7, 2016

71. Thread spool keepers 1 2

    By SpokaneDude, July 5, 2016
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    • Dave G.
    • August 7, 2016

72. hook size for sm bass 1 2

    By swampsinger, August 23, 2016
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    • Kentuckysteve
    • August 30, 2016

73. Best Fly tying web site. 1 2

    By bass master, November 16, 2016
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    • Bruce Norikane
    • December 9, 2016

74. Thoughts on this kit? 1 2

    By Pineyridge, January 29, 2017
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    • mikechell
    • November 14, 2017

75. Bobbin 1 2

    By Hannah118, April 5, 2017   

    • Bobbin
    • 15 replies
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    • Sandan
    • June 6, 2017