RexW 0 Report post Posted February 5, 2017 I think about 23 years. I remember getting a kit for Christmas and my brother in law helping me to get started. I can't remember exactly which Christmas, but I do remember pretty much every thing that was in the tying kit. Funny how that works. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted February 6, 2017 Over 35 years? I've forgotten more than most have learned And yet, you've retained such humility !!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BBBruce77 0 Report post Posted February 8, 2017 Just short of 61 years. My dad made me up a kit of odds and ends and a home made vice for my 11th birthday. Had a 10 year stretch that I quit fishing but never quit tying flies as it has always been something that relaxes me and helps me unwind. Much better than a drink as I've never liked alcohol. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeBillingsley 0 Report post Posted February 8, 2017 There is nothing more relaxing than tying flies while enjoying a beverage. The two go together......until sometimes the next day when you look at the flies you tied the night before. Sometimes they don't look quite as good as they did when you were working on them. Go figure..... Joe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skeet6 0 Report post Posted February 8, 2017 Started in 7th grade, I joined the "Fly Tying Club" at my middle school... I am 47 now. How long is that? Mike B Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Meeshka 0 Report post Posted February 8, 2017 Dad bought me a modest fly tying kit for Christmas when I was 6. Took two sets of lessons form different people in the local fish and game and by the time I was 14 I was tying bucktail walleye jigs for a local tackle shop. At 2 cents a jig that didn't last long. I'm 58 now and I've been tying since, however in my university days I didn't seem to have much time except for school. And now, don't tie nearly as many flies as I used to, but love collecting materials just the same. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wsleeper 0 Report post Posted February 11, 2017 I have to admit, I feel a little out of place, as a lot of you have been tying longer than I've been alive. But I've been tying dries for about four months and I'm looking forward to trying them out this summer. I appreciate all the knowledge being shared here, guys. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adam Saarinen 0 Report post Posted February 12, 2017 JoeBillingsley! I've only ever tied one fly sober & it sucked, so i'll never try that again! But it dosen't mean i'm really drunk tying my flies! Just need my beer & smokes! Meeshka! I love finding some new fluff too! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted February 12, 2017 as a lot of you have been tying longer than I've been alive. Owwww !!! Cuts to the bone like a newly sharpened Ginsu Knife !!! LOL Welcome to the site, Wsleeper. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rstaight 0 Report post Posted February 12, 2017 I hate to admit it but the list of folks that have been doing anything longer then I have been alive is much shorter these days. Not retired yet but is most definitely on the radar. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
#1 Troutfisherman 0 Report post Posted February 25, 2017 I have been tying for 23 + years …..and it been fun and have also meet some great people tying flies at shows….and along the stream. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flat Rock native 0 Report post Posted February 25, 2017 I have to admit, I feel a little out of place, as a lot of you have been tying longer than I've been alive. But I've been tying dries for about four months and I'm looking forward to trying them out this summer. I appreciate all the knowledge being shared here, guys. WELCOME, when you feel ready, post up those fish and fly photos, we live vicariously here... Sure fish will fear your work Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rocco 0 Report post Posted February 25, 2017 In 1957 I got a Herter's vise --pot metal POC with no positive hook hold -- and struggled with that for a few years before buying a then-serious tool. The tying materials were largely scrounged from my Mom's sewing stuff and animal skins and feathers in old clothes, with some deer hair and game bird feathers donated by hunters. I bent straight many a 'kirbed' hook in those years until I found a serious shop I could get to on my bike. Things have grown way out of hand over the years... Rocco Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flat Rock native 0 Report post Posted February 25, 2017 In 1957 I got a Herter's vise --pot metal POC with no positive hook hold -- and struggled with that for a few years before buying a then-serious tool. The tying materials were largely scrounged from my Mom's sewing stuff and animal skins and feathers in old clothes, with some deer hair and game bird feathers donated by hunters. I bent straight many a 'kirbed' hook in those years until I found a serious shop I could get to on my bike. Things have grown way out of hand over the years... Rocco Welcome to fossil Club, will post picture of a Herter's vice base, if I can figure out the Uploading protocols. Rocco, just wish I began tying much sooner, trying now to make up for lost time. I love your post here. Back to the Non-Future for me... Carry On Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
notenuftoys 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2017 About 8 years here. Started about a year after I learned to fly fish. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
