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Beginner's Corner
Dedicated to those just beginning to tie. Don't hesitate to ask even the simplest questions or post pics of your ugliest flies, because this forum is here to help you get started and enjoy the journey.
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Best Beginner Fly Tying BookStarted by CapeBSalar, 18 Feb 2005 |
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Bead to hook size ???Started by steeldrifter, 23 Apr 2006 |
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New FlyFisherman Magazine tying insertStarted by CapeBSalar, 23 Jun 2005 |
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Fly Fishing Rod Recommendations???Started by lambertjohna, 06 Oct 2018 |
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New ClousersStarted by eborraga, 25 Oct 2018 |
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Still very new to tyingStarted by eborraga, 19 Oct 2018 |
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My rendition on the Lexos Pop-up CrabStarted by ct.custom, 07 Dec 2018 ![]() |
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Make Chenille Loose the Carded LookStarted by Freddo, 21 Jan 2019 |
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Hook Placement In ViseStarted by Jcb68, 08 Feb 2019 |
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New to fly fishingStarted by Paulmaude, 06 Feb 2019 |
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Unknown FliesStarted by mrbamboo, 04 Feb 2019 |
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Fenwick AetosStarted by Jcb68, 11 Feb 2019 |
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Fly tying vise recommendationsStarted by dogfacedoc, 11 Nov 2018 |
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My First Woolly BugerStarted by ct.custom, 20 Dec 2018 |
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another free book on .pdf formatStarted by flytire, 17 Jan 2019 |
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free book on .pdf formatStarted by flytire, 27 Nov 2018 |
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Beginner Nymphs?Started by Candyman, 18 Jan 2019 |
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Multi Species Fly Fishing OverviewStarted by Willie Rip, 01 Jan 2019 |
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Free Beginner's Guide to FlytyingStarted by SilverCreek, 04 Dec 2017 |
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Thread SizeStarted by bass master, 26 Nov 2018 |
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Any saltwater anglers?Started by ct.custom, 20 Dec 2018 |
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First Few Saltwater flysStarted by ct.custom, 27 Nov 2018 |
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beginner material list?Started by Popparex, 04 Nov 2018 |
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Started an account because I almost threw my vice through a windowStarted by elkelkgoose, 29 Oct 2018 |
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First Killer BugsStarted by CasualAngler, 02 Nov 2018 |
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Uses for different hooksStarted by dflanagan, 22 Dec 2016 |
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First Clouser'sStarted by eborraga, 25 Oct 2018 |
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Accardo Bluegill Special PoppersStarted by FarmerCharlie, 20 Mar 2016 |
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Easy Pheasant Tail NymphStarted by Jcb68, 24 Sep 2018 |
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First stab at Materials...Started by CasualAngler, 13 Sep 2018 |
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I just don't get it.Started by Rjohn7, 09 Apr 2018 |
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5wt line on 6wt rodStarted by pranger, 27 Aug 2018 |
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Thread recommendationsStarted by dflanagan, 27 Jun 2018 |
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Hired by my local Fly Shop... advice needed!Started by FlatsRoamer, 08 May 2018 |
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Difference between genetic, India and ChineseStarted by Brora, 16 Aug 2018 |
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Links & YoutubeStarted by JayWirth, 06 Aug 2018 |
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Substitute for jungle cock eyesStarted by strutnstuff, 27 Jan 2018 |
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was a good weekend for scrounging materialsStarted by Rjohn7, 29 Apr 2018 |
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small salmon fly hooksStarted by swampsinger, 15 May 2018 |
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My dry fly hackle falls forward as I get closer to the eye of the hookStarted by Jtrinker, 09 May 2018 |
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does any one know?Started by Rjohn7, 30 Apr 2018 |
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Who has the best price on a peak rotary viseStarted by robbor, 30 Apr 2018 |
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3 am phone call- duckStarted by Rjohn7, 08 Apr 2018 |
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suggestions?Started by TheCaveman, 12 Apr 2018 |
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On tube flies?Started by Li'lDave, 11 Apr 2018 ![]() |
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Using hooks from the mid-90sStarted by patze003, 22 Mar 2018 |
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MaterialsStarted by Hookedintheear, 27 Mar 2016 |
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How to go about tying fliesStarted by shoebop, 17 Jan 2017 |
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rod holderStarted by Fly3r, 13 Sep 2017 |
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Emerger Floatation and Ginger on AdamsStarted by patze003, 19 Mar 2018 |
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What are Partridge Fibers, beard style?Started by SpokaneDude, 17 Feb 2018 |
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what thinner to use (again, sorry)Started by xterrabill, 22 Feb 2018 |
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Spun BodiesStarted by IsaacH, 02 Feb 2018 |
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Pearsall's gossamer vs Orvis Nano silk threadStarted by BullRunBear, 30 Jan 2018 |
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Bobbin ReviewStarted by JspFishing, 27 Dec 2017 |
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Newby - Pheasant Tail Soft HackleStarted by Emmo, 01 Feb 2018 |
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Quill BodyStarted by Trouta_Control, 28 Jan 2018 |
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How much does a large muskie fly weigh when wet?Started by Steamboat, 21 Jan 2018 ![]() |
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Tying MagnificationStarted by flyfisher801, 28 Jul 2016 |
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Dubbing DrubbingStarted by tmartin412, 27 Dec 2017 |
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Bass Pro Shops tools or good starter tool kitsStarted by aa.allen, 30 Dec 2017 |
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Making Sampling Nets to collect aquatic and flying insectsStarted by SilverCreek, 27 Jun 2017 |
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Think this will work?Started by JspFishing, 24 Dec 2017 |
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Regal Vice ?Started by JLHJR, 25 Nov 2017 |
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South Ben Oren-O-MaticStarted by Mainard, 21 Dec 2017 ![]() |
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Best investment practice in hackleStarted by fbhenry, 10 Nov 2017 |
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Feather EmporiumStarted by Dave G., 28 Aug 2015 |
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Best Retailer for MaterialsStarted by ChumpMeat, 27 Sep 2017 |
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Thoughts on this kit?Started by Pineyridge, 29 Jan 2017 |
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palming your scissors?Started by Ginormus1, 24 Apr 2017 |
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A couple of tool ideas that might helpStarted by andresere, 05 Nov 2017 |
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First Fly TiedStarted by GPflyboy, 06 Jun 2017 |
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Small thin web like strands when using black laquer and nail polish...Started by Northeast Brookie, 26 Oct 2017 |
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Quill NymphsStarted by Trouta_Control, 19 Oct 2017 |
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when will i stop?Started by xterrabill, 14 Oct 2017 |
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