Who Ties Fly's?

When I first started tying as a teenager, I tried tying the realistic flies found in some of the books but found they were too time consuming and difficult to be practical. Then you don't want to put it in the water because it is more a work of art. My mindset now is more like that of my fishing buddy. Tie as simple as possible and only tie what works and forget the fancy stuff.

Hunt wrote:When I first started tying as a teenager, I tried tying the realistic flies found in some of the books but found they were too time consuming and difficult to be practical. Then you don't want to put it in the water because it is more a work of art. My mindset now is more like that of my fishing buddy. Tie as simple as possible and only tie what works and forget the fancy stuff.

Very true but they are so cool looking. I will try to find my black Widow I tied years ago. Not as good as these but it I like the way it came out. I did fish it as well no fish caught but it was tough to cast it the first few times as it really was to me a work of art rather than a simple fly.

Found it this one was tied with pipe foam insulation and vacuum brush fibers. [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]

I learned in Montana, at the Grizzly Hackle Fly shop,
I recommend you learn the fundamentals first, and choose a couple of flies you want to tie and buy material accordingly.
I learned basics and fundamentals in Montana but now I see so many different flies I want to tie but now lacking materials lol
I did get a great set up for cheap, out here in Big Bear.
Got a vise, pedestal and 100’s of dollars in material for $40.
And some books! Invest in books.
Great way to learn!

Misfit_Angler138 wrote:I learned in Montana, at the Grizzly Hackle Fly shop,
I recommend you learn the fundamentals first, and choose a couple of flies you want to tie and buy material accordingly.
I learned basics and fundamentals in Montana but now I see so many different flies I want to tie but now lacking materials lol
I did get a great set up for cheap, out here in Big Bear.
Got a vise, pedestal and 100’s of dollars in material for $40.
And some books! Invest in books.
Great way to learn!

I started with the basics and using books to get me started. I do think that getting some lessons would have helped. Another way to start out is on YouTube as there are some good video's teaching these basics. How ever you start if you really want to try just go for it it is a lot of fun.

jeffcpr wrote:

Misfit_Angler138 wrote:I learned in Montana, at the Grizzly Hackle Fly shop,
I recommend you learn the fundamentals first, and choose a couple of flies you want to tie and buy material accordingly.
I learned basics and fundamentals in Montana but now I see so many different flies I want to tie but now lacking materials lol
I did get a great set up for cheap, out here in Big Bear.
Got a vise, pedestal and 100’s of dollars in material for $40.
And some books! Invest in books.
Great way to learn!

I started with the basics and using books to get me started.  I do think that getting some lessons would have helped.  Another way to start out is on YouTube as there are some good video's teaching these basics.  How ever you start if you really want to try just go for it it is a lot of fun.

Yes! YouTube is a great source.
The guy who taught me learned on YouTube, now he wins competitions.
In the end it’s all about practice.
I’ve tied a bit of my favorites.
The Chili Pepper Wooly Bugger
Foam Back Humpies
Yellow Sallies
Parachute Adam’s
Purple Haze...etc
There are so many variations of each, it’s Impossible to get it wrong.

Post up some pictures we would love to see some of your ties.

Alright, I’m at work right now I’ll have to post some later.
I’m gonna have to re-learn how to post pictures in here again lol
Haven’t been on for awhile lol

Misfit_Angler138 wrote:Alright, I’m at work right now I’ll have to post some later.
I’m gonna have to re-learn how to post pictures in here again lol
Haven’t been on for awhile lol

All good look forward to seeing your work.

jeffcpr wrote:

Misfit_Angler138 wrote:Alright, I’m at work right now I’ll have to post some later.
I’m gonna have to re-learn how to post pictures in here again lol
Haven’t been on for awhile lol

All good look forward to seeing your work.

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My RedHot Chili Pepper Wooly Bugger lol a variation of the Chili pepper bugger I seen on YouTube

jeffcpr wrote:

Misfit_Angler138 wrote:Alright, I’m at work right now I’ll have to post some later.
I’m gonna have to re-learn how to post pictures in here again lol
Haven’t been on for awhile lol

All good look forward to seeing your work.

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My Foam Back Humpy.
I used the green foam instead of white.
But it worked great on the Blackfoot in Missoula

jeffcpr wrote:

Misfit_Angler138 wrote:Alright, I’m at work right now I’ll have to post some later.
I’m gonna have to re-learn how to post pictures in here again lol
Haven’t been on for awhile lol

All good look forward to seeing your work.

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My Olive Bugger it did ok in mammoth.
Lost it my first day tho

Great flies I really like the redhot chilli pepper.

jeffcpr wrote:Great flies I really like the redhot chilli pepper.

I haven’t tested it in Mammoth yet.
Hopefully as soon as this pandemic goes away, I’ll be out there

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These are some of the first I learned to tie.
Chubby Chernobyl
Rubber legs
Prince Nymph and Purple Haze

Great work the Rubber Legs I would fish those all day nice work.

jeffcpr wrote:Great work the Rubber Legs I would fish those all day nice work.

I love the foam back humpies
The purple haze is Always a hitter for me.
Also parachute Adam’s.
Love them.
Thank you sir

Here is another fly I want to start tying.[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]

jeffcpr wrote:Here is another fly I want to start tying.[You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]

What is that lol

A Crab type Pattern