i_love_rush_and_ledzepp 0 Report post Posted March 21, 2013 What are some good beginner fly tying books and fly patterns? For the flies can somebody liast 10 fly patterns? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old Hat 0 Report post Posted March 21, 2013 These are two of the best for beginners with techniques that will help with any tying and general patterns for trout, both by Skip Morris. Both are relatively inexpensive. http://www.skip-morris-fly-tying.com/concise-handbook-of-fly-tying.html http://www.skip-morris-fly-tying.com/fly-tying-made-clear-and-simple.html You don't want to just go tying anything. Some flies will certainly work for a multitude of fish species. But you really need to research where you will be fishing and what you'll encounter as far as species of fish before you can create a basic list of flies. This will be a big step in your flies being productive and your enjoyment of fly tying and fishing. Also, browse through the pinned post at the top of this forum titled "Best Beginner Fly Tying Book" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
i_love_rush_and_ledzepp 0 Report post Posted March 21, 2013 You don't want to just go tying anything. Some flies will certainly work for a multitude of fish species. But you really need to research where you will be fishing and what you'll encounter as far as species of fish before you can create a basic list of flies. This will be a big step in your flies being productive and your enjoyment of fly tying and fishing. Well it doesent really matter at first to me. I just want to get the hang of fly tying any beginner fly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MTflyfisherman 0 Report post Posted March 21, 2013 My favorite fly to tie is the prince nymph. Its relativly easy but I haven't perfected it just yet. On top of that I have had really good luck with it trout fishing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
i_love_rush_and_ledzepp 0 Report post Posted March 22, 2013 My friend "John Ritchie" who is a flytyer/fisher and sells materials tools boocks at home buisness in london ontario canada called "JFM aka John's flytying materials", (id link ya but i dont think im allowed) Said this to me in a email reply to my email My email to him: are any of these good for beginners? what ones should i try? -------------------------------------------------------------- from: american flytying manual---------------------------------------------badger spiderblack beetleblack antcinnamon antpicket pinfledermaustups indispensablelittle green caddisbeaverpeltcress bugmosquito larva------------------------------------from: nymph fishing rivers and streams---------------------------------------------miracle midgecream midge------------------------------------------------------ His reply: I would start with spider ant picket pin mosquito do a few of each till u get used to handling the tools anything with a dubbed body can be frustrating at first so practice learning how to do a dubbing loop till u have that down pat then try some of the fur body flies leave midges to end they seem easy but u need to have proper size threads and materials and some experience with the pressure you can use when tying or you will get frustrated with threads and material breaking and getting the proper proportions- also trout seem to be more picky on midge proportions so u want the them looking right. Cheers John ------------------------------------------ So prince fly may be to harrd to start with, I'll ask him sometime. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yankeeimport 0 Report post Posted March 22, 2013 Hares ear nymphs are fun and easy to tie as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riffleriversteelheadslayer 0 Report post Posted March 22, 2013 thread midges will teach you thread control then move on to a wooly buggar then to a hackled dry fly like an adams or a royal coachman then to a nymph like a hare's ear Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
i_love_rush_and_ledzepp 0 Report post Posted March 22, 2013 thread midges will teach you thread control then move on to a wooly buggar then to a hackled dry fly like an adams or a royal coachman then to a nymph like a hare's ear I see, But is John right about waiting before trying it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kirk Dietrich 0 Report post Posted March 22, 2013 Rush, did you check out the post that is pinned in this forum? I think there are about ten pages of posts of recommendations for beginner books and other beginner information. Not that you won't get any different answers here, you likely will, just another place to look while waiting for answers here. Good luck, Kirk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
i_love_rush_and_ledzepp 0 Report post Posted March 22, 2013 Rush, did you check out the post that is pinned in this forum? I think there are about ten pages of posts of recommendations for beginner books and other beginner information. Not that you won't get any different answers here, you likely will, just another place to look while waiting for answers here. ok, ill look btw my name is kirk too Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riffleriversteelheadslayer 0 Report post Posted March 22, 2013 I say learn the midge first so you learn the thread control then move on to the other ones I teach a 4H group and its they way I start them all Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
i_love_rush_and_ledzepp 0 Report post Posted March 22, 2013 I say learn the midge first so you learn the thread control then move on to the other ones I teach a 4H group and its they way I start them all I'll talk to john about it. I will keep it on the table ok? I'm going to buy a custom beginner's kit from him in April Edit: The candian flytyers link won't load. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kirk Dietrich 0 Report post Posted March 22, 2013 Rush, did you check out the post that is pinned in this forum? I think there are about ten pages of posts of recommendations for beginner books and other beginner information. Not that you won't get any different answers here, you likely will, just another place to look while waiting for answers here. ok, ill look btw my name is kirk too Its a good name. I named my canoe Enterprise cause my friends called me Captain Kirk. Some years later when I was guiding, I had a Captain's license and was Captain Kirk, officially. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
i_love_rush_and_ledzepp 0 Report post Posted March 22, 2013 Rush, did you check out the post that is pinned in this forum? I think there are about ten pages of posts of recommendations for beginner books and other beginner information. Not that you won't get any different answers here, you likely will, just another place to look while waiting for answers here. ok, ill look btw my name is kirk too Its a good name. I named my canoe Enterprise cause my friends called me Captain Kirk. Some years later when I was guiding, I had a Captain's license and was Captain Kirk, officially. lol my dad named me after captain kirk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kirk Dietrich 0 Report post Posted March 22, 2013 That is funny, I'm not sure who my dad named me after; he never did really have a good answer other than our/his last name is German and he wanted a match. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites