My4Kiwis 0 Report post Posted January 3, 2012 Just joined myself....been tying for about 5 years. Took a class from Charlie Craven and fell in love with it. Although with 3 kids and adopting 2 more I don't have as much time as I would like. I work overseas and take my gear with me when I'm gone so that's when I get most of my tying done. Cheers, 4Kiwis Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Woodchuck Caddis 0 Report post Posted January 3, 2012 I started when I was 12 years old and I am 64 now. You do the math. I am trying to add up the amount of money I "saved" by tying my own flies and spending it on materials. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redcanoe 0 Report post Posted January 10, 2012 This is my first post I have been tying for 4 years now I just love it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy Fisher 0 Report post Posted January 15, 2012 I learned to tie 23 years ago from one of my life heroes and mentors named Gus. Gus was a Marine veteran from Korea. He looked a lot like Santa Claus with one wooden leg. His disability, which he was very thankful for, allowed him to fish 300 days a year. I met Gus at a local Recreation District casting class he taught. It was a low time in my life. He apparently picked up on that and invited me over to his single wide home where he took care of his seriously ill wife and mentally handicapped daughter (both of whom had ear to ear smiles I can still picture clearly today). For the next couple years I spent countless hours with Gus, tying, fishing (he was on friendly terms with every farm pond owner in Northern California), talking about life, reading from the Bible, and listening to each other. Those were glorious days. Gus passed away a couple years ago. I guess what I'm saying is that I can't think of any other hobby (at least hobbies that men get into, women seem to have plenty), that gives you the chance, not just to teach a skill, but just the right kind of time to invest in someone's whole life. Thank you Gus. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crackaig 0 Report post Posted March 20, 2013 Note. My vote was for the number of years... Not how long at this session. Cheers, C. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
magnum 0 Report post Posted March 20, 2013 I have been tying since my son moved out and started his life,had to replace the empty nest thing. I find it very relaxing and challeging at the same time. magnum Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McRad 0 Report post Posted March 20, 2013 to long to be having hackle issues Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T_Bone 0 Report post Posted March 21, 2013 I started fly fishing three years ago, and fell in love. Initially I thought wow I spend a ton on all these flies I am always losing! The following year I started tying. The good news is I hardly ever lose flies anymore, and I tie so many I have to give some away. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheBigHenderson 0 Report post Posted March 21, 2013 Started tying maybe 5-6 years ago...and it's been great. Nothing like the feeling of catching a fish on a fly you tied. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kimjensen 0 Report post Posted March 24, 2013 I think i started fly tying since start of 2011. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BLACKKNIGHT1361 0 Report post Posted March 25, 2013 I have been tying since I was 12 when I got my fly tying kit for Christmas and have been tying every since. When I look back 40 years sure went by fast. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wavey1988 0 Report post Posted April 4, 2013 Just over a year I think it is Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djonesii 0 Report post Posted April 5, 2013 Now that is a tricky question ..... from the time I was about 13 to the time I was 25, I tied and fished all the time, as I lived and fishe in Colorado. Then, 2nd job out of college landed me over seas on a two year contract, 15 years later, I wound up in Houston, 10 years later, my son joined Boy Scouts, and low and behold, they offer the fly fishing merit badge that actually requires him to tie a fly .... Back into the obsession again. Down here in Texas, a #16 gold ribbed hares ear is just not on for Bill Bass .... So learning new patterns and tricks to cast them. Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
budd 0 Report post Posted April 5, 2013 early 90's for me. thanx for reminding me:) have a great season! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FishBoone 0 Report post Posted April 6, 2013 How long have you been tying? Drop a line when you are done. I myself have been tying since March 14, 2004 (my b-day). You do the math My birthday is March 14 too! Been tying for about 4 years. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites