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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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Traveling tying kitStarted by Husky9000, 21 Mar 2017 |
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Blue dun fly questionStarted by Ginormus1, 26 Apr 2017 |
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Great Dubbing TutorialStarted by waltersty, 06 Apr 2017 |
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Best feather for wet wing flyStarted by j8000, 20 Nov 2016 ![]() |
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Folding hackle for wet flysStarted by Hayemaker, 28 Mar 2017 |
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Dubbing BrushStarted by OL'Ernie, 12 Apr 2017 |
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The Hard Way: Poppers N PaintStarted by Owl Jones, 25 Feb 2012 |
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Hello and What tools can you NOT live without.Started by nsillej, 13 Dec 2016 |
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Wing case pops out after securingStarted by bshepsoccer, 31 Mar 2017 |
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Beat on Me, Like a 5-year old's rented Drum Kit ChallengeStarted by Flat Rock native, 15 Mar 2017 ![]() |
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Help reconstruct a lucky flyStarted by Scarface Z, 02 Mar 2017 |
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Been a while...Started by newbie@this, 05 Mar 2017 |
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Green Drake Quigley SBS for Scarface ZStarted by Crackaig, 04 Mar 2017 |
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Sow BugStarted by Darby, 26 Jan 2017 |
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First couple fliesStarted by Grape, 04 Feb 2017 |
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Parachute adamsStarted by Oliver47, 13 Feb 2017 |
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My first buggerStarted by Hayemaker, 16 Feb 2017 |
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triming fliesStarted by swampsinger, 18 Feb 2017 |
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Suggestions on a starter rod/reel/line?Started by PeachySteph, 13 Jun 2015 |
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Craft Hair/Fur ?Started by mylobass, 10 Feb 2017 |
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First AttemptStarted by bhowell, 08 Jan 2017 ![]() |
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large hooks wobbleStarted by swampsinger, 29 Jan 2017 |
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Most used materialStarted by Ginormus1, 15 Jan 2017 |
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Need a material suggestion... help wanted!Started by FlatsRoamer, 27 Jan 2017 |
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Flies for someone new to ArticulationStarted by Brodrash, 14 Jan 2017 |
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Abel fly tying viseStarted by Bassman1945, 12 Jan 2017 |
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First time at the viseStarted by Grape, 10 Jan 2017 |
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Creating Realistic Transparent WingsStarted by hydrophyte, 01 Jan 2017 |
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Hooks Index & Cross ReferenceStarted by FreshH20, 07 Jan 2017 ![]() |
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choosing the right fly tying vise with kelly galloupStarted by flytire, 12 Jan 2017 |
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Atlanta (Duluth, actually) Fly Fishing ShowStarted by phg, 15 Jan 2017 |
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Fly Tying Events?Started by Ginormus1, 15 Jan 2017 |
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What's the difference between Partridge skin grade #1 and #2?Started by SpokaneDude, 13 Jan 2017 ![]() |
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Finish knot to teach beginners on a jig headStarted by flyty1, 08 Jan 2017 |
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Vise upgradeStarted by Big-Hat river, 24 Sep 2016 |
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DubbingStarted by bhowell, 04 Jan 2017 ![]() |
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Removing Bubbles in EpoxyStarted by FoamSpider, 19 Dec 2016 ![]() |
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calf tail substituteStarted by Mountain Mama, 02 Nov 2016 |
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Online ShoppingStarted by bhowell, 02 Jan 2017 ![]() |
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How Important is a Hair Stacker?Started by Ty Flyer, 03 Mar 2014 |
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Pro Sportfisher 3d Tabbed eyesStarted by FlatsRoamer, 14 Dec 2016 |
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putting together a beginner's kit as a giftStarted by somecountry, 08 Dec 2016 |
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New and Need HelpStarted by Ginormus1, 29 Nov 2016 |
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Shipping Flies?Started by Freddo, 06 Mar 2016 |
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Beginner's Alert- Try the Junk Fly Swap, still openStarted by Flat Rock native, 01 Dec 2016 ![]() |
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Suggest a new pattern pleaseStarted by Pogiepika, 08 Dec 2016 |
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Best Fly tying web site.Started by bass master, 16 Nov 2016 |
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Silk glovesStarted by SpokaneDude, 08 Dec 2016 |
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Wire sizeStarted by Monk57, 27 Sep 2016 |
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Does anyone have a granite or stone topped fly tying desk?Started by SoftailClassic04, 20 May 2015 |
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Tying in a Wire WeedguardStarted by FlatsRoamer, 28 Nov 2016 |
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Emerger Hooks: Fine vs 1X FineStarted by Randyflycaster, 27 Oct 2016 |
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Hello new to tying love fishing ;)Started by wlshafor, 24 May 2016 |
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Klinkhammer Hooks - Can I Use Them For All Emergers?Started by Randyflycaster, 19 Nov 2016 |
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New to Tying, New to Forum (a few early efforts)Started by TXH20man, 31 Oct 2016 ![]() |
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Does Thread Go BadStarted by Ron J, 12 Nov 2016 |
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What determines the color of partridge for a specific soft hackle fly?Started by SpokaneDude, 05 Nov 2016 ![]() |
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New to the hobbyStarted by j8000, 02 Sep 2016 |
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Where to Wind Soft Hackle with Deer Hair Wings.Started by Randyflycaster, 28 Aug 2016 |
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cutting decals for foam body fliesStarted by BostonTroutGuy, 01 Sep 2016 ![]() |
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Thread from hobby lobbyStarted by Chia, 05 Nov 2016 |
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Cement questionStarted by Hookedintheear, 22 May 2016 |
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The importance of the correct hook and material.Started by bass master, 03 Nov 2016 |
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super floss legsStarted by tomcraw, 05 Nov 2016 |
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Newbies first brassiesStarted by 870ExpressMag, 02 Nov 2016 |
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Quality ToolsStarted by flyfisher801, 28 Jun 2016 |
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Using Combed Out Fur from Deer hairStarted by ash13brook, 29 Oct 2016 |
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Pheasant Tail StorageStarted by ash13brook, 29 Oct 2016 |
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Beginners...Don't be afraid of the Christmas SwapStarted by vicrider, 27 Oct 2016 |
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First Wooly buggerStarted by 870ExpressMag, 16 Oct 2016 |
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My first dry fly everStarted by Horsefly, 16 Oct 2016 |
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which thread?Started by 870ExpressMag, 13 Oct 2016 |
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Feedback on this Clouser Minnow?Started by BostonTroutGuy, 22 Aug 2016 ![]() |
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Unwaxed thread keeps moving along hook while tying baseStarted by SpokaneDude, 09 Oct 2016 ![]() |
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Deer hairStarted by Li'lDave, 03 Oct 2016 |
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