Tooldummy 0 Report post Posted May 18, 2016 Hello everyone from the rainy state of Illinois! I started tying flies about fifteen years ago. I gave them to a few friends, they caught a few fish, and I moved on to something else. I became disabled and had to leave my job and retire about five years ago. Since retiring I have again took up the fly tying hobby. Although I can't walk more than a few steps and most likely won't fly fish again, I want to tie flys for some friends. I have been collecting materials, made a few tools, and been loitering around this site and watching a ton of YouTube videos. It is apparent I am in way over my head! LOL. Anyway, I am sure I will learn a lot here and have a lot of questions as I go along. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted May 18, 2016 Welcome to the site. If you're near the (West of) Chicago area, there's a few organizations you might be interested in. Lots of great guys out that way. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest rich mc Report post Posted May 18, 2016 welcome , what area are you in ? rich mc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted May 18, 2016 welcome , what area are you in ? rich mc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlatsRoamer 0 Report post Posted May 19, 2016 Welcome to the forum! Please ask questions and you will learn so much, I am only 14 and have already learned so much, just look at my Rate my Clouser to Rate my Clouser 3.0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tooldummy 0 Report post Posted May 20, 2016 Thank you all. I am from South Central Illinois, about 300 mile South of Chicago. Interstates 57 and 70 cross about 20 miles North of me. I will give your fly a look FlatsRoamer. Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
