Obi 0 Report post Posted March 11, 2015 Dears, my flyfishing-club asked me to actively participate in our annual fly-tying-meeting, and it's certainly my pleasure to do so. The guys said, besides some more elaborate patterns, I may also want to present some tying on a "beginners level". Here's where I kindly ask for some suggestions. I'd like to present some easy-to-tye, but highly effective (i.e. "catchy") Nymph- and Dry-Fly-Patterns, such as: - CDC Once & Away (nope, no peccary-hair, here....... ;-) ) - Deer Hair Emerger - CDC & Elk These are flies I can recommend based on my own positive experience. Would you have any other recommendations for me? Thanks in advance, Obi P.S.: Sry for the typo in the title. I menat "effective", "Effective", yes "EFFECTIVE". Why can't I edit this dang title? ;-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted March 11, 2015 Since I don't tie them (no hackle to wrap) I don't have pictures. But I am told that wooly buggers are a must have pattern and easy to tie. I also recommend some simple midge larva. And bead heads. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ihang10 0 Report post Posted March 11, 2015 Zebra midge Griffiths gnat Brassie Devil bug Those will cover a lot fishing grounds in the "easy to tie" and effective categories. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pabrookie94 0 Report post Posted March 11, 2015 Utah killer bug tied by Tim cammisa is very easy. Tie in the yarn, twist it, and wrap it up the hook. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FIN-ITE 34 0 Report post Posted March 11, 2015 For nymphs start with the old standards. God Ribbed Hare's Ear Pheasant Tail Prince A caddis larva pattern All with or without beads. These are standard technique nymphs that will allow new tiers to build from here. Simple dry flies such as Elk Hair Caddis, Adams (up-wing and/or parachute versions) will build techniques to tie any caddis or mayfly pattern. A BWO or sulphur pattern (up-wing and/or parachute) to reinforce the mayfly tying techniques. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flytire 0 Report post Posted March 11, 2015 f fly mole fly caddis larva hares ear pheasant tails ants sowbugs thread midges flymphs soft hackles green weenie san juan worm eggs euro nymphs scuds Tellico nymph comparadun brassie miracle nymph buckskin nymph Griffiths gnat bivisible buzzers wooly worm/bugger oliver kite nymphs brown hackle peacock gray hackle peacock there must be other flies in your area that are easy to tie. use them for your class Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SilverCreek 0 Report post Posted March 11, 2015 A lot of patterns have been mentioned but one really good one has not. The Renegade is an easy and effective dry fly pattern. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted March 11, 2015 I like the new avatar, Silver. LOL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SilverCreek 0 Report post Posted March 11, 2015 Thanks. I found it to be pretty funny. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Meeshka 0 Report post Posted March 11, 2015 Carey Special gold tinsel body, pheasant rump feather hackle, tied on big hook maybe a 4 or 6 3x TUE. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JSzymczyk 0 Report post Posted March 11, 2015 black and grizzly woolly WORM. Super-easy, catches all kinds of fish anywhere there is water. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
add147 0 Report post Posted March 11, 2015 SilverCreek, The Renegade that you posted is a nice looking fly. What is it's pattern please? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crackaig 0 Report post Posted March 12, 2015 Obi, You don't give us much info on what you are doing. As a result you have lots of suggestions, but I doubt they answer what you are looking for. What is the format of the day, and what are you trying to achieve? That will give you an idea of how you can put something together. Remember it isn't about the flies, its about the audience.How long do you have them for? If it is a full blown demo of 2 hours plus it is a different prospect to a passing audience that you may have for maybe 10 minutes. Cheers, C. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Tony P Report post Posted March 12, 2015 Clouser = Easy to tie & it's the nightcrawler of the fly fishing world. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Obi 0 Report post Posted March 12, 2015 Guys, thanks a bunch for your suggestions so far - some really good petterns mentioned there. I wasn't thinking about the Phaseant Tail and Here's Ear, even if that could have been an abvious thought . The Zebra mide is a good one eiter. @ Crackaig: Good Point. To add some extra info here: We've got four tyers, tying simultaneously at different spots throughout a pretty large school-mensa, and the audience is free to choose whom they are paying attention to. There is no real "motto" or something, every tyer is asked to present some of his / her favourite flies. I am presenting now for the 2nd time - the 1st time I presented some patterns tyed in Paraloop-Style, and may favourite nymph-pattern, a Catgut-Nymph. The feedback was quite positive. This time, I am planning to show some Hans-van-Kinken-Patterns, such as the Leadhead Nymph and the Klinkkamer Special. However, I was asked to come up with some additional patterns "on a beginners-level" as well, and I was looking for some suggestions. Of couse, the patterns should not only be an easy tye, but also have the potential to bring up some fish. That's the objective, I suppose............. :-) Thanks, Obi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites