tube flies.

[Joshpilon08 0]

Most of my flies this far have been tied on hooks, so I was wondering who ties tube flies and if anyone had any "beginner" patterns, advice etc.

[FIN-ITE 34 0]

What is your target species?

[Piker20 0]

If you decide to tie on tubes, to start with stick to one make/brand. Makes it easier.

For running water look at bucktail tied around the tube. Google Willie Gunn

In still water look at the temple dog type which will move more water due to the shoulder.

[Joshpilon08 0]

im planning on mostly trout and bass, maybe the occasional salmon or pike as well,

[agn54 0]

Here is some good stuff on tubes

 

http://globalflyfisher.com/tie-better/tube-tying-techniques

 

http://globalflyfisher.com/theme-section/tube-flies

[cheech 0]

I started with the Pro Sportfisher system. They make awesome stuff.

 

 

[Meeshka 0]

Josh,

I tie tubes almost exclusively for steelhead and lake trout. Check out site Canadiantubeflies.com Excellent site, lots of info, paterns, SBS etc.

[caloosa bug 0]

Just started reading into these. I found this awesome tutorial in this forum.

http://www.flytyingforum.com/index.php?showtopic=69099&hl=%2Bstarting+%2Btube+%2Btying

[zip 0]

Davie mcphail does some awesome tube fly videos!There's a kit on j stockard as well

[eastern fly 0]

I love tubes. They work well for trout and bass. As far as materials consider starting with generic "Q Tips" they work well and I have used many of them, and their cheap.

 

Kevin

 

 

 

[FKROW 0]

Check out the web site for HMH Vises,,, the page on Tube Fly Gear has an extensive section on tools an supplies.

They also have a blog under Tiers Bench heading with videos and instructions on tube flies.

 

The owner John Albright, did a demo with student participation at my local fly shop and it was very instructive.

He specialized in tube flies for trout and smallmouth.

 

Regards,

FK