cdnvet 0 Report post Posted February 10, 2013 Well I am going to tell you this, I am really new to this. I am a very avid fisherman but this is my first to tying flies. A friend of mine gave me his old kit as he really wasn't into it so when I mentioned I would give it a try he said before you go out and buy everything like I did try it first. If I like it he said keep it. So I am giving it a try. He did have limited items in his kit but I looked up on the internet for a fly to copy and this is what I did. The first image is the one I copied and the second is the one I tied. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tmds3 0 Report post Posted February 10, 2013 Looks good, I am just starting out as well and working my way up the fly chain to more and more difficult flies. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shoebop 0 Report post Posted February 10, 2013 Well, you've started now. There's no turning back Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nick2011 0 Report post Posted February 10, 2013 not a bad fly, they dont have to be difficult to work. just keep that in mind when thinking of tying flys that really work good, some of the best patterns nly take a minute or less to tie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cdnvet 0 Report post Posted February 10, 2013 Well this one took me about 20 minutes to do. LOL. Going back and forth on tying tips, what materials are used for what, the lingo, etc. So far I am having fun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mybadhabit 0 Report post Posted February 11, 2013 Having fun and just flat out enjoying what you're doing is what it's all about, catching fish is secondary. By now you should know is that youtube is one of the best tools you have at your fingertips, and depending on where you live, a flyfishing club is also a great help, you just have to check the internet and see if you have one in your area. Blane Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spanky29ca 0 Report post Posted February 11, 2013 Looks like a nice fly, I'm very new myself and when I hear people say a minute to tie I can't even believe it haha. I'm sure after some time it will come easier, I'm having a blast learning and trying different flies. It really is a great hobby/passion Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lykos33 0 Report post Posted February 11, 2013 Youtube is a great source for learning. My personal favorites among the artist tying online are Davie McPhail and Hans Weilenmann. Both have a plethora of patterns taking a student from quick and semi easy to more advanced flies Murray Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jailbait1984 0 Report post Posted February 16, 2013 Well fellas here is my first attempt at a shrimp. Hopefully I can get a hungry redfish to bite. Let me know what you think Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
green 0 Report post Posted February 18, 2013 They look really good Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
