Charlie Franklin

Thanks Big E Should I contact you when im Finished tying them? Charlie

I just got back from a fly tying camp and my peers there caught bluegills and bass on a variety of flies made of pheasant. I learned to tie a carry special while at camp which i just posted step by step instructions for on the fly tying database. charlie

A new addition to the fly pattern database has been submitted by Charles: Carry Special

I dont have a fly tying desk but i have a lot of tables throughout my house which i use depending where i feel like sitting but none face out a window but 2 face the tv which is good for me because i concentrate better with the tv on. charlie

I have a Renzetti Presentation 2000 cam vise. it has 3 or 4 joints where you can move the angles of the vise. Also it roatates. I use wasatch tools only. I have used other tools which are awesome like Dr. Slick and wapsi but i just prefer Wasatch tools thats just my taste. I know these are not kits but are my favorites. wasatch does have a tool set of all their tools you can buy. Also Dr. Slick has some kits with scissors, and basic tools like that. I hope this will help you make the tuff deciesion about tools and vises. Charlie

I have been tying since 12/25/2006. I have tied tout and steelhead flies

Hi, I would like to participate in this swap please, but I have never done this before so i do not know what to do. I will make Comets on a size 6 Steel head hooks. How many do I need to make? Thank you Charlie

Thank you all for the comments i will try another one and take a pic of it in a few days when i get more pheasant tail. Thanks again Charlie

Hi, I just recently returned from a Fly Fishing Academy where i was taught to tie a Pheasant Tail Nymph. Here is one that i tied a couple days ago. What could I do better and what am I doing wrong. Any input and advice would be greatly appreciated. Charlie P.S. Sorry for the poor quality of the picture

How about realistic or artistic flies

I agree too. That way People can learn from each other and can learn to tie something new. charlie

hey Is a bluegill fly a freshwater or saltwater fly? also what can you catch with it? And also where can/should be fished? Thank you Charlie P.S I have never seen a Bluegill fly but from what i can tell it is a cool looking fly

I caught a shark, it was out in the puget sound while trolling. It was only about 14 to 17 inches long. Charlie

That is an amazing fly!!!!!!! I am looking into tying realistic flies charlie

Hey Im kind of new to tying as well. I started around a year and a half ago. Do you yet have a vise or tools/ materials? if not i would suggest getting a wapsi beginners kit. It includes a vise, a book to on how to tie certain flies and tools/ materials you need to tie thoose flies. this is the kit that i started with and was a lot of help. also i would go talk to the owners of a local fly fishing store near you. I hope this a least a little bit of help Charlie

Yes that is something he can do. Contact him directly. I believe his contact us link is working. if not just email him at [email protected] Also where abouts do you live? Thank you Charlie

heres the proper link. www.justinsidethedoor.com

Thank you for all of your kind words. sorry about the link. deerhair tom is right just click on our work. thank you Charlie

Hey check out this cool fly rod cabinet my Dad built. This cabinet is being featured in a store in Issaquah, Washington. My Dad owns his own business building custom furniture. He is working on making a fly tying desk, wooden fly boxes and desk organizers for fly tiers. his website is www. justinsidethedoor.com. Charlie

I don't usually tie quill body flies but I usually put head cement on the heads of any of my flies. Charlie

Thank you that website is very helpful i am going to attempt to tie one right now. thank you so much charlie

Thanks Dart I will go buy some deer and calf body hair and take a look at the whiting 100 packs of hackle. I will also use your guidance and try deer body hair tied further up the shank of the hook. Thank you for all your help Charlie

HI My name is Charlie. I am new to both this forum and basically new to tying. I started about a year ago. Jeff said he was using moose main is it ok to use deer body hair. Also for this kind of fly is it better to use darker hair or lighter. I have been using a beige colored hair. Another thing what kind of hackle is advisable to use i have been using brown hackle with white kip tail for the wings Charlie