eric_sthjrsy

Great article thanks. Learned a lot.

All, I live in Alaska and have one shop in town that sells tying material. I’ve been tying off and on for a few years now, mostly streamers and eggs for trout and salmon fishing. I picked this hobby up in Germany years ago. I usually order my materials from J Stockard, but have some material left over from shops in Germany and Slovenia. The difference between tying with those materials opposed to J Stockard materials is night and day. Specifically this year in dealing with zonker strips… the German company’s hides are straight and flat and they staple the material to a backing to ensure it stays that way, hair is thick….where as the J Stockard stuff comes in a bag that is all twisted and tougher to deal with. My question… is there a place in the US that sells materials more like what I found in Europe. I’ve looked the company up and found some stuff but figured the shipping would kill me. The company on the packaging is called Fly Scene. PIC ATTACHED.

Where do u go in the park... I'm headin near Cosby tn in a few weeks

Thanks for all the comments n advice.... To to recent changes in family schedule we chose Cosby tn to rent a cabin. Close to gatlinburg... But right next to the smokey man national Forrest. Will try to hit blue ridge up on the way back down to alabama

This seems to be the consensus on the Georgia forum too

Just got stationed in souther Alabama and looking to take a vacation to do some trout river fishing.... Looks like nw Georgia might be the closest spot. Anybody know of any rivers/ towns in the southern portion of the Appalachians to fly fish in late May? Thanks in advance

I am out in Slovenia fishing and have come across a new pattern I want to tie. The klinkhammer is being utilized out here with some success. I watched a video on it, and searched through the tutorials here but haven't been able to come up with an answer as to how long the hackles should be..... anyway I tied one up so I can throw it on here and gets some feedback.... make the adjustments.... and then go fish them. I am going to tie another one up with a little bit shorter hackles..... YOUR FEEDBACK/ CRITICISM is welcomed here!! Thanks

1 Week into my Slovenia trip.... had some decent success on a few of my flies, some more success on flies bought from the store (out of my skill range for right now). Pretty cool though.... the biggest fish was a Hucho Hucho caught in the Sava Bohinjka on a streamer, from what I understand that's pretty rare...., another one (the one that is a crappy pic) is a 40+cm Grayling which is my biggest grayling so far.... pretty cool experience so far

I was in your position a year ago... one of the best pieces of advice given to me, was to go to a local shop and get a lesson. This helped me tremendously in knowing what I was looking for when searching for gear. Not sure what your knowledge base is.... but if it was like mine (none).... the lesson helped. You may even find someone locally that would be willing to meet up and just let you tie for a bit..... I am stationed in Germany so there weren't as many options, I just went to the local store. Anyway I woujld also say buying material for just a few flies would limit spending money on things you will never use.

Just got back from a school in the states... once I hit Germany again I was able to tie some flies up and hit the Nagold River. I have to say, I appreciate all of the advice everyone has given me on this site. I will say the fish seem to be less picky than tyers lol..... This past week I had great success with some PT and GRHE nymphs I tied up. I usually don't like nymph fishing, but I have to say, since I have learned to tie my own flies.... I feel addicted to it. Anyway thanks to all that have taken the time to put there 2 cents in.... I am now on the quest to start tying different patterns

Yeah... I caught some decent ones on black caddis last year... but my knowledge is so limited I can only tie one type of caddis so far..... differ colors but only one type. I am working on the Adams...although I don't know if I will have a product worthy of using by then. When you say "Olives" in a few sizes are you talking BWO??

Just getting out of a school (Arizona....had absolutely no time to fish)....but going to head to Slovenia for a trip in Mid-June. I ususally fish around the Bled area (Savah Bohikja) Does anyone have any info on a few nymphs and a few dries that would be good that time of year at that location. My default is usually streamers which work well there...but would like to have more success with Dries in the evening

Here is the first attempt at the Hopper Jason was talking about for the AZ trip. Not sure if I will get to fish there (found out we don't have a 4 day while there) still may drive up to Sadona for a SAT/SUN trip.

Second attempt. Feels like it is getting better. The hackle lengths seems OK now, and there is no dubbing under the hackle this time..... the tail is hackle fibers now, although a little weak looking. Looks like maybe the body should extend forward a little bit. This go around seemed like it was getting slightly easier. Will keep working on it!

informative....

Thanks so far for the advice.. Single Track, I agree with trying to tie a bunch at a time, but 10 flies would probably take me 5 hours with this pattern lol..... I am gearing up to go to a 2 month long school with no TV or type of entertainment... needless to say I will be bringing my fly tying stuff and be able to put much more time into it.

Last week I read Silver Creeks post which included Charlie Craven wrote about proportions. I tried to implement that into trying out the AdamsUp until now its been streamers, zonkers, some simple nymphs, and an EHC. From what I have read the Adams is supposed to be a relatively easy fly to start out with BUT man this thing has been a pain in the butt(But Fun) First question is, I used Pheasant tail fibers for the tail... is this an issue. It wasn't what the video called for, but it was much easier to handle than the teeny tiny fibers from the hackle feathers I had (Mine all seemed very short to even try and handle). I guess after that I would just ask for any input. This was my third attempt and I feel already has drastically improved from my first. I am sure practice, practice, practice will certainly help. ANY INPUT??

All thanks for the advice, now you are speaking my language....I know how to print screen which seems to be the easiest method for me.

I appreciated the article, I can definitely use the advice. I do have one question that doesn't really pertain to FTF. You mentioned saving this as a PDF, how do you do that from an internet page?

Good info so far guys.... I am still going to pursue data directly off the customs website/ hotline... however I think 20 Euro's worth of materials packed in its original packaging, listed out on paper as someone already suggested, might be fine. I am pretty new to tying so I wouldn't need many materials to keep me occupied for two months. Thanks so far for the advice....... hopefully someone who has actually gone through customs can post. As far as mailing to myself this would not work because I don't have a mailing address for where I am going, plus I don't know anyone's address close that I could use.

Looking for some solid advice/ information about traveling through customs with fur or feathers. I am stationed in Germany and have to travel to Arizona next month for a school. I would like to bring my fly tying stuff so I have something to do on my downtime. I am wondering if I would even be allowed to bring a pheasant tail, rabbit mask, marabou, some dubbing..... things like that. I contacted the customs office where I am stationed but they had very limited information..... basically pointed me to a website. I am in the process trying to call an additional POC but figured this would be a great question to pose to members on this website.

I am flying home to NJ from Germany near the end of April to go to a school and see my folks. I remember years ago camping in Roscoe NY and seeing lots of people fly fishing the Beaverkill River. I am thinking of taking two or three days and going up to do some fishing in or around Roscoe. I am fairly new to fly fishing and tying but does anyone have any info on the types of flies that may do well during that time period. Additionally, any general info about the area may save me some research.... how to get a NY license (its been so long since I fished in the US, I am assuming its over the counter from the nearest fly shop??), places to stay, things like that..........

A crappie tyer just happy tying flies .......(that catch fish???) We will see...as far as the second part of that goes, these are the first few months I have tied and season starts this March. Its fun and occupies time which is really all that matters. Its nice being new because you tend to take criticism and suggestions better I would imagine. I think the biggest obstacle to overcome is not so much getting better at tying (that will come)... but gaining a better understanding of which flies to tie (entomology) especially being new to fishing also...... all in all I have a good time on the river and on the vise!

Thanks phg, I will watch now and see if I can improve!

First attempt.... seems straight forward but would like some feedback. Not sure if the hackle was a little long..... maybe the elk hair slightly short.....I also had issues using the hair stacker. I am using a cheap wooden one that came with my vise.... the hair sticks to the wood when I take the stacker apart.... going to watch a you tube video just to make sure I am using it right. Anyways let me know... I can take it!