Brian Brown75 0 Report post Posted January 11, 2009 Here is my first classic fly, it has its flaws but im very proud of myself it took my about eight hours of nonstop tying to complete it The hackle looks trimmed but it is not hope you like it Enjoy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scud 0 Report post Posted January 11, 2009 I've never tied one but it looks great to me. It's something I want to learn. Jeremy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smallieFanatic 0 Report post Posted January 11, 2009 WOW Brian that is so awsome That fly rocks the house :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Futzer 0 Report post Posted January 11, 2009 Brian, that is not too darn bad, I would have started the tag end a little further back. Also when I use a hackle as a rib I strip one full side, the inside edge towards the hook off. Keep practicing, you are doing great. Cheers, Jeff. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
day5 0 Report post Posted January 11, 2009 You nailed the hardest part for me and that is the pinch on the wing. It looks great!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Brown75 0 Report post Posted January 11, 2009 Thanks guys, it was really easy the hardest part for me is marring the stupid bustard it is very stubborn Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steelie 0 Report post Posted January 11, 2009 Good Day, I would say pretty darn good for a first attempt. Although a bit difficult to see in the photo, and please don't think me rude, it looks like you may need to place a little more effort towards the head of the fly. Shorter and more round, from the pic it looks too long and thin. Trust me, heads are an art in and of themselves... Steelie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Brown75 0 Report post Posted January 11, 2009 Darn it wish i reead that a minute ago when i finished number 2 looks a lot better same head a little smaller Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Brown75 0 Report post Posted January 11, 2009 Heres atempt number 2 i worked on it all day long, took a few five minute brakes About twice the size of number 1 i think ill frame them just because they are my first attempts, no im going to tie something easy like a glo ball Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smallieFanatic 0 Report post Posted January 11, 2009 I always do tie an easy fly after a hard one to calm the nerves :hyst: :hyst: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Futzer 0 Report post Posted January 12, 2009 Better, now you know why you can spend a lifetime getting the perfect wings. Keep tyin' buddy, but get some sleep for school tomorrow. :-) Cheers, Jeff. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Brown75 0 Report post Posted January 12, 2009 Thanks jeff i need to email you my entree for the contest i tied it during the day so i can sleep Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Futzer 0 Report post Posted January 12, 2009 Good deal Brian, I can hardly wait. Jeff Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Futzer 0 Report post Posted January 12, 2009 BTW Brian, try something without the golden phesant tippet as an underwing, Underwings and shoulders are more the double advanced class. Looking really good for your second full dress, I had tied for over 10 years nearly every day, before I attempted any salmon flies. I was about 18 when I did my first one. Cheers, Jeff. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Brown75 0 Report post Posted January 12, 2009 What do you mean like the pattern you posted on the tying bench? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
