pdk9 0 Report post Posted August 7, 2017 I am looking forward to hopefully learning more about tying flies from this forum. I spent 20 years in a high stress work environment and was forced to retire. My doctor strongly suggested fly fishing and tying as a way to "level" things out in life. Thanks in advance for any help or motivation. I live in central Maine. I originally posted this in the beginners section and reposted here, sorry... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest rich mc Report post Posted August 7, 2017 welcome to fly tying therapy. i always suggest that a newbie sit and tie with another tyer.if they can . rich mc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mybadhabit 0 Report post Posted August 7, 2017 I personally can suggest finding a fly fishing club in your area and meeting a few of them that tie and let them know that you are just starting out and see if they have any suggestions as far as starter materials for your area based on the types of fish you go after. It can save a lot of money in that you won't be buying stuff that you won't ever need or use(I have a corner of a room full of stuff). If you have a question, do a quick search on it, if you don't see it, or it doesn't quite answer your question, please ask it here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cphubert 0 Report post Posted August 30, 2017 Welcome pdk9, hope tying helps you relax, I find it better in the winter with the wood stove going. Then fly fishing the longer warmer summer days. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted August 30, 2017 Welcome to the site, pdk9. Fly tying as a stress relief ... only works if you don't try tying deer hair or realistics right off the bat. There are some types of flies that will RAISE your stress levels trying to get them right. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites