and so it begins

[Twofingerz 0]

just got back from my first trip to local flyshop.

needed materials to try and tie some of the deer hair bugs in JAN/FEB issue of American Angler and my starter kit didnt have much of whats needed.

 

managed to get out of there just over 50 bucks later..LOL..i think CANDYSTORE would be a good name for a flyshop

 

i can only see it getting worse from here :bugeyes: that place is too close to home. may have to move furher away so its more of a burden to "just stop in"

 

hopefully have a pic or two of my trials later "fingerz crossed"

[streamcaddis 0]

A fly shop is a "Toys are Us " for us fly tiers. You got out cheap this time lol. :yahoo:

[letumgo 0]

Welcome to the "addiction", Twofingerz! I'm looking forward to seeing your flies!

[Twofingerz 0]

ta da my 14th fly overall and my first spun hair fly

 

first pic is ......the authors "swimming rodent"

 

 

and mine is the second....close enough for government work

 

what do ya think?

[stony 0]

I just went yesterday. Had $80 to spend and left with $5.

 

I didn't really need anything, I just wanted some new material. No clue when I'll even use it. Well, I did buy some hooks and those will go pretty fast.

 

 

[Catalpa_Joe 0]

Twofingerz, both of those look great. Fish catchers for sure. If you think you might be addicted already, then stay away from Ebay, the ultimate candy store!

[fly time 0]

Dude if thats really your first spun hair fly, all I can say is your Bad Ass!!!!!!!!

 

 

 

Dustin

[billy 0]

Fly tying = 'money pit'

 

I need to win a lottery...

 

the more I see, the more I want

 

want does not equal need - never will

[Twofingerz 0]

Dustin

 

thank you for the compliment

 

i am not much of an ebayer...i have gotten some things from there ( not fishing related) but to me its just easier to get it local if'n i can. i hate losing a bid at last second

[Alex C. 0]

It never ceases to amaze me how I cannot walk out of any fly shop without spending atleast $30-$40. I just don't get it :dunno:

 

Great looking ties :headbang:

[whitewater176 0]

yep went today needed some dumbbell eyes around 50 later i got out

[Twofingerz 0]

how come the second one never comes out as good as the first.. :dunno:

 

now that i look at the pic i think i need to trim more on the underside to expose hook point more, That sound right to you?

[flyfishingtaz 0]

hell, I just went to purchase a new fishing license, and walked out spending an additional 60$ in tying supplies. And all I needed was a trout stamp. G.F's gonna kill me one of these days.

[Bruce Derington 0]

Tofingerz, heres my two cents worth. Try starting your spinning futher forward by begining just in front of the hook point. Also trim belly a little closer to the hook BUT be careful not to hit a thread wrap :wallbash:

These are very nice for the first couple that youv'e ever done

 

 

regards Bruce

[smokinprice 0]

So you are hooked now huh? Believe me, it only gets worse from here. I am always buying tying supplies.