New to tying

[c.k.y]

Hey guys and girls, I've recently purchased a fly tying kit online. Just a starter kit basically. I've always wanted to tie my own flies, but I'm not exactly sure on where to start. Just looking for some advice on what you guys think, or how you began? i.e. just fartin around on the bench coming up with your own ways of tying, or if you went to some classes/seminars/gatherings. Any advice for someone who has no clue where to start would be very much appreciated.

Cheers,

Josh:beerchug:

[FishFreak]

Hey,

What type of flies are you wanting to tye Salmon/Trout/Steelhead ???

Another thing is read some books, go to some fly tying night, FishFinder and Rick Baerg Have them at there house once or twice a month, there free and its a good time, lots of good tyers show up that would be willing to help you out.

As for materials YOU NEVER HAVE ENOUGH LOL !!!!

The Internet has a pile of information you can read, go to youtube.com lots of instructional videos on ther.

Just start playing around with materials, look in magazines for patterns they show the recipe, go to the store by the material on the recipe and follow it and start tying, Fly shops will bend over backwards to help you get what is needed, or take a photo of a fly you want to tye and ask them to show you where the materials are you need....

Hope this helps you out

Where you located ??? If your close by in the lowermainland I tye flies every night cause im addicted im sure we could meet up and go over a few things

[c.k.y]

Right on brother! Yeah, it helps a ton! As for the types of flies I'd like to start out with, definately trout and steelies to start out. Then i'll make my way up to salmon. I live in Langley, Walnut Grove. And that'd be great to get some help, I'd very much appreciate it! Just as soon as i get off of working 12 hour graveyard shifts!!! Haha. Well thanks again man for a jump start on where I can check out for tying, I'll keep touch. Have a good one.


Cheers:beerchug:

Josh

[Oz.]

Josh,
There is some excellent tying information on the Fly Anglers OnLine site.

Have a look at this link Click here > http://www.flyanglersonline.com/ and go to the left hand menu under Fly Tying*. Then to Beginning Tying and you will have all the information you need to get started in the 20 part menu. Once you are comfortable with the tools and techniques you can go to the Intermediate and Advanced tabs and tie up a storm.:beerchug:

Edit: My best advise would be concentrate on one or two techniques and simple patterns that use them before you get frustrated trying to tie too many different flies. Once you have a solid base you can expand your skill set.

[FishFreak]

I used to live in walnut grove for 12 years, Im in abbotsford now, if you wanna meet up one night send me an email to figure out when is a good day

silvertrout@shaw.ca

[phearless]

First of all welcome to the site.
C.K.Y. keep your eyes peeled for tying nights.
We have some incredibly talented tiers who will help you at our get togethers.

keep your stick on the ice.

[c.k.y]

Great advice guys, thanks! I'll definately have to get out for one of these tying nights when i get a break in my work schedule. But great info!

Danke

Josh

[c.k.y]

Evening gents, now that I'm on my way and eager to start tying, I was just curious as to which fly any of you could recommend for me to start out tying. Just something basic that i can get the hang of until I'm ready to tackle the more complex flies.

Thanks guys:beerchug:

Josh

[Rick Baerg]

Hey Josh, I would start out on a wolly buggar! They are a easy fly to tie, with only a few steps in the process! materials needed are:

• Hook
• maribou
• chenille
• hackle
• krystal flash

You can also ad a bead to the fly as well!

Tying instructions!

Tie in a clump of maribou at end of the hook, ad 2-4 strands of krystal flash either side of the maribou, trim to size. Tie in you hackle feather tip first, then your chenille. Wrap your chinelle forward then tie off, doing the same for with the hackle. Wip finish the head, glue and you are done.

This is just a quick instruction but I you should be able to figure it out. There are also some other recipes for flies in this link, http://www.flyfishbc.com/flies.htm

Have fun and dont hesitate to ask any questions, we are alway willing to help.

[flyfishforfun]

Hi there,

I am pretty new to tying as well, and you'll find some frustration at times! But its worth working through it. When I started, i was trying to tie no. 14 dry flies- not a good place to start. Most of them looked like a fly i'd scraped off the front of my car, and had the durability of a wet paper towel. I think i threw hackle pliers across the room on more than one occasion.
After a while I started tying salmon flies, and found that it was far easier tying bigger flies. If I were doing it all over again, i'd start on larger flies- like Rick suggested, the wolly buggar is a good one. Use thicker thread, 3/0 to begin, and larger hooks and work down the way. Clouser minnows are a good starting point to get used to handling deer hair and they are a good pattern for pinks off the beach.

Good luck! When you catch your first fish with your own fly, it will all be worth it!