dbirish 0 Report post Posted September 10, 2005 hello everyone my name is sgt thompson and i just started fly fishing in the last two years or so but have not learned how to tie flies. I am currently deployed in iraq and figured now is as good a time as any to learn and maybe help pass the time by. I dont really know where to start though. I would appreciate any information on what books to get my hands on or equipment i might need to get started. Thank you if you can help. dan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted September 10, 2005 Welcome to the site! and thank you for your service First I would start off going over the beginner videos on this site which can be found here: http://www.flytyingforum.com/index.php?showtopic=10953 The videos will introduce you to all the different types of tools and materials and will teach you some of the basic fly patterns. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
duckydoty 0 Report post Posted September 10, 2005 First off Dan Thankyou for the service to our country. The beginners corner has lots of info about what to get started with. Most reccommend not getting a kit because you will outgrow it very quickly. I think we even have some online videos by the great Al Beatty (Sorry if I spelled it wrong Al) that are very helpful to the beginners. I have a cheap rotary vise I could send you just to get started and a few extra materials If you are interested. Send me a P.M. And finally welcome to the site we are happy to have you join our community Duckydoty Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
day5 0 Report post Posted September 10, 2005 First I would like to say thank you for the awsome job you and your brothers are doing in Iraq!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am a self taught fly tyer I have only been tying for about 10 mos and I have gotten pertty good (I think ) But you have come to the right place this site is full of very helpful and insperational people!!! The way I learnd was to get a for beginers book and I learned the terms and tools (basics anyway) From there I would just go to my local shops and find the flies that I like to fish and study them go home and try and try again. I wish all of you who are dedicated to our safty here at home Gods speed and thank you again for your work! May God bless all of you!!!! Matt PS Do you have/need a vise? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted September 10, 2005 Welcome to the Forum-Dan Thank you and your men for the service you are doing for our country. You have indeed found the right site for flytying, beginner or an old pro. If there is anything you guys need, dont be afraid to ask. Be safe and God Bless! Leaky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lance Kekel 0 Report post Posted September 10, 2005 Welcome to the site Dan and I'll echo everyone else's thank you for doing what you do! Ant particiulars in type of fish you'd like to tie flies for. Something to play with there or something to stockpile flies for when you come home? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CapeBSalar 0 Report post Posted September 10, 2005 Welcome to the site, you have found the best place to learn a few tricks and tips! Hell, there's a tonne of knowledge here and the people are great too!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WindKnotFlies 0 Report post Posted September 10, 2005 Hey T~ PM me an address and I can get a package of fly tying stuff together for ya. Yeah, I spent 15 months over there and I know what it's like. Hey, it's a great time to learn how to tie and start getting your flyboxes full. I have a couple of books I could send you as well to get you started. Take it easy. ArmyFlyFisherman 10th Mountain Division Light Infantry "Climb to Glory" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flytyer-1 0 Report post Posted September 10, 2005 Sgt. Thompson, Thank you for the sacrifice that you, and your family, are making on behalf of all freedom loving people. I just bet you see it as a job, but you are a part of something much greater and nobler than most people realize. May God protect you and your comrades. Now, as for tying, I too, am largely self taught. Having said that, I can tell you that for many years, I had mastered bad/wrong/incorrect techniques! If you have any opportunity to take classes or work with an experienced tyer, you will save a lot of headache, frustration and poorly tied flies. But remember two important things about tying: 1. When it stops being fun, walk away from the vise. 2. The fish are really the final arbiters of what is a "good fly". My best wishes for a safe tour. If you ever run into Sgt. Steve Turnbloom, a mortarman out of Fort Campbell, tell him "Stack" said hello! All the Best from Nashville- Stack Scoville Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bud Guidry 0 Report post Posted September 10, 2005 my hats off to you and all the guys out there. if you could PM me your address i would also put a few things together to help you along in your adventure with feathers and hooks. stay safe and take care, Bud Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Jingles 0 Report post Posted September 11, 2005 I was wondering if you could also send me your address over there, as I would like to donate some stuff that might be of use to you. I'll send you the vise that was given to me by wickedcarpenter, as I upgraded already, and figured I should pass it on like he did. If you need anything else(food stuffs, sanitary products etc) Let me know, I'm sure theres something you might need. I really appreciate what your doing for this country. Cheers, Mr. Jingles Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Salmonfly 0 Report post Posted September 11, 2005 Hi Guys Maybe we could get a collection going and send it off all at once? I would be willing to throwing a set of the CDs I produce to the cause if they would be of any use? http://www.hatchmasters.ca/Patterns%20On%20CD.htm Sgt Thompson ... I'd like you to know Canadians appreciate the service you do as well. You guys are a model for the world! Are hearts are with you Dale Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carver 0 Report post Posted September 11, 2005 Count me in! Sarg. Thanks for looking after us out there you guys are awsome. Hopefully we can put a good bunch of stuff togather for you and welcome to the site! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steelsmith04 0 Report post Posted September 11, 2005 i agree with everyone. I am also new to fly tying but I will try to help if you need anything. I don't have much i can really send but if a bunch of us are going to send some stuff over I could tie up a bunch of my favorite flies and send them on over. Its addicting. One day your content fishing with a spin cast rod then you think wow those flies look cool and try tying one in a mechanics vice. It sucks and you know it but you start to dream up tons of others to tie and before you know it your stuck with an addiction. and a need for a fly rod. Seth Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dbirish 0 Report post Posted September 11, 2005 hello everyone wow what can I say except for thanks. I came to this site for just a bit if information on tying tools and tips and really didnt expect this. I told a bunch of guys in my unit about it and they cant believe it either. I really appreciate all of the support from everyone here. also anything you guys send would be great. i do a lot of trout fishing, also small and large mouth bass. well thanks again. dan sgt thompson daniel 306th mp bn apo ae 09342 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
