silverbullet32 0 Report post Posted July 10, 2009 Hey guys, im now on my thrid day of fly tying and i made up another bass popper and a trout fly that i troll at a local lake. i have pictures of both and a how to vid for the trout fly. thanks, Loren. and the video, sorry for the low quality on the focus, my camera wont really focus on the flies. also, i am a beginner just thought i would throw a video at your way, please dont laugh at me too hard http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MY20J8jYBVs Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arkansas Mike 0 Report post Posted July 10, 2009 Loren, you are a tying machine. Your popper looks great. Nice work. Couldn't really tell much about your other fly...sort of blurry. It's kind of hard focusing on those little buggers, huh? As far as your videos, unfortunately I live out in the middle of the National Forest and can't get high-speed Internet service. I'm sure the others won't laugh though. Your flies are improving by the minute... Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
silverbullet32 0 Report post Posted July 10, 2009 Loren, you are a tying machine. Your popper looks great. Nice work. Couldn't really tell much about your other fly...sort of blurry. It's kind of hard focusing on those little buggers, huh? As far as your videos, unfortunately I live out in the middle of the National Forest and can't get high-speed Internet service. I'm sure the others won't laugh though. Your flies are improving by the minute... Mike Thank you so much Mike. You guys probably dont know how much confidence you have given me bu tlling me my first few flies look good. I know your pain about the internet Mike, i live in the pacific northwest and all i have is clearwire with 1 out of 5 bars on my modem, its about the same speed as dial-up, but with video capabilities. thanks again, Loren Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flydude 0 Report post Posted July 10, 2009 Popper looks extremely good like the multi color head. Roby Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
silverbullet32 0 Report post Posted July 10, 2009 thanks buddy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
silverbullet32 0 Report post Posted July 10, 2009 here is another i tyed up this afternoon. by far the best one yet. i need to get a bobbin threader so i can put the legs in the popper body itself. oh and i remembered i had a close up mode on my camera so now you can actually see my work lol. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arkansas Mike 0 Report post Posted July 11, 2009 Thank you so much Mike. You guys probably dont know how much confidence you have given me bu tlling me my first few flies look good... Loren, I definitely know how much a few kind, encouraging words help when you're just starting out. When I first joined in on these discussions here on FTF, I was not at all confident. Like you, I reluctantly posted some photos of a sowbug I tied and got nothing but friendly supportive comments. There are guys (and ladies, Claudia) who've gone out of their way to help me. They've encouraged me to get involved with swaps, which has pushed me to tie to the best of my ability. There are folks here (I'm sure you've seen their work) who are world-class tyers, and guys like you and me are lucky enough that most of them are ready and willing to share their knowledge and offer their encouragement. Now...about your last popper here. I think you're just showing off now. Just kidding. That is impressive. Like you said, I bet when you put the legs in the popper body, it'll look even better. You coated the head with epoxy, right? Looks like you might have a little sag. Try turning or rotating your vice half a turn every once in a while during the time the epoxy is curing. It should prevent that from happening. Have you caught any fish with all these poppers you've been tying? Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
silverbullet32 0 Report post Posted July 11, 2009 Thank you so much Mike. You guys probably dont know how much confidence you have given me bu tlling me my first few flies look good... Loren, I definitely know how much a few kind, encouraging words help when you're just starting out. When I first joined in on these discussions here on FTF, I was not at all confident. Like you, I reluctantly posted some photos of a sowbug I tied and got nothing but friendly supportive comments. There are guys (and ladies, Claudia) who've gone out of their way to help me. They've encouraged me to get involved with swaps, which has pushed me to tie to the best of my ability. There are folks here (I'm sure you've seen their work) who are world-class tyers, and guys like you and me are lucky enough that most of them are ready and willing to share their knowledge and offer their encouragement. Now...about your last popper here. I think you're just showing off now. Just kidding. That is impressive. Like you said, I bet when you put the legs in the popper body, it'll look even better. You coated the head with epoxy, right? Looks like you might have a little sag. Try turning or rotating your vice half a turn every once in a while during the time the epoxy is curing. It should prevent that from happening. Have you caught any fish with all these poppers you've been tying? Mike Hey Mike, Thanks so much for all the nice comments. i used hot glue on the popper bodies which created the lump. i tried cutting it off with a razor blade but then i just though "whatever". i did not coat any of them with epoxy (i havent got to the hardware store) i just use about three coats of spray clear coat and then head cement over that. that solution seems to be working. Also, i havent learned to fly fish yet but i will as soon as possible. i was going to order a combo but they were out of stock. i tired using my spinning gear with the popper and i saw a few trailing it so that was cool. below i posted a pic of a fly i made a little while ago and i also posted all of them together. thank you Mike for all your comments, i really appreciate it and i hope you keep watching my progress. thank you much, Loren. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flydude 0 Report post Posted July 11, 2009 Ok i just have to stop you there this is :bs: that is they best one yet and looks fantastic love the colors keep um coming buddy they look amazing. Roby Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smalltownfisherman 0 Report post Posted July 11, 2009 Those are some very nice first poppers! :thumbsup: I am still too chicken to try those! :bugeyes: gage Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
silverbullet32 0 Report post Posted July 11, 2009 oh those are simple as pie. you have to give it a try, its fun and easy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
silverbullet32 0 Report post Posted July 11, 2009 does anybody have any ideas for future poppers? colors? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arkansas Mike 0 Report post Posted July 11, 2009 does anybody have any ideas for future poppers? colors? Yellow is always good. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
silverbullet32 0 Report post Posted July 11, 2009 ok i will see what i can do Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smalltownfisherman 0 Report post Posted July 12, 2009 oh those are simple as pie. you have to give it a try, its fun and easy Does anyone know a good step by step or a tutorial? p.s I have slow internet so I can't watch videos. thanks, gage Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
