novice58

thanks for the advice everybody...I will keep all the advice given, in my what to do....and...my what not to do memory bank...I chose the Royal Wulff to try because it's one of the flies that my buddy suggested to try when I started fly fishing...and I seem to have reasonable success with it when I try. I don't know how my fly's actually compare....but, with the exception of tying in the hackle...the other aspects of the fly seem to go well for me.....I am more surprised about that than anybody...I can't say enough how much I appreciate your input... I'm not good but I'm slow!!

Thanks for the reply...I don't have a hackle guide, but will be sure to have one soon...no matter what hackle I chose from the pack, it seemed so long. I will get what I need and practice, practice, practice!! Cheers!!

Good evening, I need a little assistance with choosing the correct hackle, and how I ask for it. I had one full fly tying 101 class and a short 1 on 1 lesson at a local Orvis store. I have enough of the correct material for a couple of flies that I can practice on,and I am OK with those flies. I also asked for the materials to begin to try tying the Royal Wulff. When I tied my first one, I got to the point where I should tie in the brown hackle, and realized that I failed to get the hackle. I finished the fly without the hackle, and am actually happy with what I created. Before I could get back to the store, I left for an extended vacation, but would still like to attempt a proper wulff. I went to a fly store near where I am staying in Florida, and asked for the brown hackle. I was given extra long brown saddle hackle. When I tried to tie it in, it seemed too long and flat out didn't look right. Could someone please tell me if that is in fact the correct hackle...if not...what is...and so nobody mistakes what I need, how do I ask for it in a store, or on line. It's bad enough that I have the dexterity of a marble statue, I at least want to work with the correct materials. Thank You Have a good night I'm not good, but I'm slow!

It will take me a while, but I'm gonna wander around this site, read, watch, pay attention...until something sinks in. Thanks

Good to see another person from WNY...looks like the only fishing around here for a while will be hard water fishing, enjoy!

Thanks for the welcome to the site. I have my fly tying 101 next Saturday, and I will take it from there. I'm not sure what an SBS post is though. I'm looking forward to the process and progress...Maybe my motto can be... "I'm not good, but I'm slow"

Good Morning...I hope this isn't too lengthy for a first post...This is my first day as a member on this site. I'm 56 and have been fly fishing for about 6 years. I have learned a lot from friends who have quite a bit of experience, but due to an inherited stubborn streak, I tend to try to figure out things on my own, which means that I'm sure that I have some bad technique, bad habits, and haven't always armed myself with the best possible information. I am working on not being intimidated by knowledgeable fly fishers and shop owners. I fish almost exclusively with dry flies, and catch fish often enough to have fun, and enjoy my time on the water. Most of my fishing is on the streams in western New York, but take a yearly trip to the ADK for a week, and fish the Ausable River. I would like to learn to tie some or all of my own flies. After reading different posts, and seeing different opinions, I asked for and received for Christmas, a Danica Danvise, Dr Slick scissors, and an assortment of bobbins. I know that's a small start, but I have signed up for a Fly Tying 101 class at my local Orvis, and figured I would get more of the tools and basic supplies for the flies I'm most likely to use, after the class. I will also ask my friend for help, but, on the off chance I don't learn well and get frustrated, I would like to use up my frustration with somebody who isn't a friend of 30 years. Does anybody see any real flaws in my plan? Thank you for the ear, and any input. Have a great day Kevin