slivers86 Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 So I picked up a bunch of fly tying items from a long time tyer. Have everything I need, and good quality items as well. Sat down the other night, and tied my first nymph, which turned out alright, even though I tried to hand tie the knot at the end of the fly. I've since bought a whip finisher, and am pretty excited to get back into the basement and tie a few streamers and nymphs. I just picked up the 'benchside introduction to fly tying' to help me out. Read good reviews on the book, and hope it helps. Can anyone recommend any easier flies that I could do that are productive this time of year, and into the summer months? I do not want to tie dries this year, until I get the rest down! Thanks in advance, I will post photo's of my progress soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ÜberFly Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 Wire SJW (with and w/o bead), GRHE, Wolly worm, Clouser minnow are all fairly easy and very productive! P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birddog Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Try tying Leeches and woolly buggers to start and YOU TUBE!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slivers86 Posted June 24, 2012 Author Share Posted June 24, 2012 thanks guys Has anyone used the book I mentioned? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roast Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 The book you bought is a great start. It's great to look at the patterns on top and reference the techniques on the bottom. I really like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slivers86 Posted June 25, 2012 Author Share Posted June 25, 2012 Here is my first fly. Just a small size 14 leach pattern. Looked like a good spot to start. I think the tail is a bit long, but we'll see what you guys think Critique please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NamasteMushroom Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Here is my first fly. Just a small size 14 leach pattern. Looked like a good spot to start. I think the tail is a bit long, but we'll see what you guys think Critique please In general (and I say that loosely), the tail on a streamer should be shank length. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironfly Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 On curved hooks like this one, tail-fouling isn't as much of an issue, so I usually make the tail double the shank length. I think a little shagginess would go a long way on this fly; maybe a dubbed collar, or a soft hackle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slivers86 Posted June 25, 2012 Author Share Posted June 25, 2012 On curved hooks like this one, tail-fouling isn't as much of an issue, so I usually make the tail double the shank length. I think a little shagginess would go a long way on this fly; maybe a dubbed collar, or a soft hackle. What exactly do you mean by shagginess? What portion of the fly? the body? Any tips on how to make it shaggier? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NamasteMushroom Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 What exactly do you mean by shagginess? What portion of the fly? the body? Any tips on how to make it shaggier? You could tie the flie with a thicker tail. Personally, I would also tie it shorter (shank length), and on a straight hook. Marabou in general doesn't foul, but you will get short strikes if your tail is too long. Myth: Fish always eat prey head first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slivers86 Posted June 25, 2012 Author Share Posted June 25, 2012 You could tie the flie with a thicker tail. Personally, I would also tie it shorter (shank length), and on a straight hook. Marabou in general doesn't foul, but you will get short strikes if your tail is too long. Myth: Fish always eat prey head first. Perfect, it had a thicker tail at start, but i read somewhere to use your hands, not scissors to shorten the marabou, and broke a bit too much off. I'll try a few more later in the week. Work and soding my lawn must come first. I'll continue to post my progress in this thread, and welcome all feedback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gil Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 thanks guys Has anyone used the book I mentioned? It's the same book that got me started. Yes I'd recommended it as a first book. Note YouTube has great instructional videos for a variety of flies. Have fun.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slivers86 Posted June 25, 2012 Author Share Posted June 25, 2012 It's the same book that got me started. Yes I'd recommended it as a first book. Note YouTube has great instructional videos for a variety of flies. Have fun.... So my order for the beginner book failed, and amazon read sold out when I retried. So I ordered the regular benchside, and put a priority on it. Hopefully it gets here quickly! I have found many instructional videos on your tube, and am watching them trying to pick up technique quickly. The guys at Southbow have been helpful too! Sat down there for nearly an hour the other day learning how to use the whip finisher, and BS'n about life, fishing and the bad weather! Good bunch down there, nice to see them as a sponsor on this site Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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