grimme 0 Report post Posted November 11, 2010 I been tying for a couple of yrs now and need some syestem to my tying to improve, some where ive seen a photo of 40 flies that cover every every discipline for tying trout flies? does anyone kmow where?or what the flies are? decided to work my way through them, but im still sure that the most flies catch more anglers than fish and 12 flies will catch 99% of your fish? just dont know which they are yet Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
utyer 0 Report post Posted November 11, 2010 Since I have not seen any of your current work, its pretty hard to know what you need to focus on to improve. One way to get better is to post some examples of your flies, and ask for tips and help. There are lots of folks here who will provide constructive advise. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
passionfishing 0 Report post Posted November 12, 2010 i tell you what every river stream and lake are different so i always try to imatate whats in the water minnows,leeches,baitfish,bugs, it dont matter what they look like as long as the are close to what your trying to imatate i have made some shaby flys and they worked because i was close and presintation was close thats all i can tell you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dafunk5446 0 Report post Posted November 12, 2010 The best way for you to improve your techniques is to constantly monitor what you are doing. Make every thread wrap count, learn how/why materials act the way they do and respond in order. I would recommend watching youtube videos, specifically Davie Mcphail, to help learn techniques. Some of these techniques will not come easily, and only after practice will you see results. Get some good introductory tying books, or even just pattern books, and pick a single pattern and tie it until it looks exactly like the photo. Then slowly (keyword) pick more difficult patterns. Sounds boring....and it is...but it really is the best way to improve. Also post pics of your flies, so you can get comments, recommendations, and critiques from other tyers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grimme 0 Report post Posted November 12, 2010 how do put a photo on here? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bryan Wright 0 Report post Posted November 12, 2010 I wrote instructions here: http://www.flytyingforum.com/index.php?showtopic=55331 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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swellcat 0 Report post Posted November 13, 2010 . . . some where ive seen a photo of 40 flies that cover every every . . . The "Foundation Forty"? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
feathers5 0 Report post Posted November 13, 2010 swellcat. that's a great link for beginners and a good refresher for all tyers. Bruce Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bryan Wright 0 Report post Posted November 22, 2010 Those are some nice soft hackles keep it up and keep posting your work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
