Dezod 0 Report post Posted April 8, 2009 I go back to my old standby #18 Parachute BWO and I tie a half dozen, I can tie them almost in my sleep. It usually puts me back on my game. C Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ibian 0 Report post Posted April 8, 2009 I have to agree with Bud and since I am new to this you should send it all to me, Bud has enough. Well I don't think you could ever have enough. Man I learn fast. :hyst: Just take the flies that your not happy with and catch some fish with them, that should put a smile on your face. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
60mikes 0 Report post Posted April 8, 2009 Being new as well,I perfectly know the feeling.Plus Im 77.At least Im not shaky...Took 2 full days to get the hang of a whip finisher.I sure dont overdress my flies.But,to be honest I tie just saltwater flies. If no one shoots me I will even confess to chucking a clouser from an ultralite spinning rod..enjoy,I am. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fcflyguy 0 Report post Posted April 8, 2009 bad news WE all been their or still their Good news the flys will still catch fish FC Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
British mike 0 Report post Posted April 8, 2009 I agree with Bud.......................you need to find a new hobby and split your materials between Bud and me............lol Just kidding,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,you need a break before you go back to the vice............... Mike.......................................... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
day5 0 Report post Posted April 8, 2009 Rick Email Me at [email protected] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fly tryer 0 Report post Posted April 8, 2009 Maybe you just need another beer!! Steve B Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smallieFanatic 0 Report post Posted April 8, 2009 Maybe you have cabin fever, I say its time to hit the creek! Jan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fred H. 0 Report post Posted April 8, 2009 Realize that the pressure and frustration are not part of the normal process and get rid of them. Each fly does not have to meet any standard except what you place on it. You will tie bad flies from time to time . Nothing will seem to go right. This is not the norm and you know that things will improve. There is enough pressure out in the world that we don't need to heap more on ourselves, exspecially when we are doing something that most times brings us satisfying results. By the time you read this post , your tying will most likely have come back around. So store this episode away in the back of your mind for the next time down the road when things go this way and remember it's nothing to get upset about because it's just temporary and things will return to normal . Fred Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruce Derington 0 Report post Posted April 9, 2009 Thats why I have a fresh pack of razor blades Wait a minute, not for my wrists, just the fly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Steelhead 0 Report post Posted April 9, 2009 If a bad fly is one that is not perfect, well then that is all I tie, but those bad flies sure do catch a lot of fish and for me, that is all that I do this for, to catch fish. I am a firm believer if the fish do not like it then it might be a bad fly, or just a snooty fish, try another fish. But above all, never let your love of tying and fishing become a frustration. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bud Guidry 0 Report post Posted April 9, 2009 heres another suggestion, spend a weekend with wickedcharpenter. you might be inspried to do all sorts of things after the weekends over Bud Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riffleriversteelheadslayer 0 Report post Posted April 9, 2009 Bud if he does that he wont be able to tie for 2 weeks till he stops seeing double Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted April 10, 2009 Sorry gang was in one of those ranting itchy modes. You got to realize i have a wife and three teenage daughters. You figure out the rest. :crying: Fred that is one of the problems a little. Putting to much standard on them lately. Getting close to my yearly Pa family fishing trip also. After the lose of my brother in November, it is on my mind to. Going to be a different trip this year ya know. I just seem that every fly i have touched goes wrong, but backed away and things after a few days its coming back. Bud if i tied with wick i would for sure end up in the nut house. Gang thanks you all know how to help a fellow and also make him laugh. tt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob Knisely 0 Report post Posted April 15, 2009 OMG! I thought two teenage daughters was bad! It gets nuts, for sure. But when things get crazy, I step back and apply the same philosophy to flies, daughters, bills, etc. "Eh, it'll work." and I throw 'em in the box (well, not the daughters, unless that 'guy' comes over again). Don't sweat the small stuff, and think about just what the small stuff is. With any hobby, embrace the quirks that add character and life. Hmm. Might make a good T-shirt: "Embrace the Quirks" :jumpy: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
