What To Tie?

[wanabeflyer]

I have been fishing for a long time including warm water fly fishing.

I am just now starting to tie. I have been looking at Wooly Buggers and San Juan Worms, mainly because they seem to be easier to learn, but I would like to know what else to use to fish for trout in the Oklahome and Arkansas trout streams. Say, a couple of patterns that would be easy to learn.

Thanks

[MaxDrown]

I'm also new to fly tying, so if I may, I'd like to add a question or two.

What equipment or parts are needed to get started? Is there a good kit to start with?

I'd like to tie Sneaky Petes, Blockhead poppers, and Don's Crawdads this winter.

[Rolan Duffield]

If your starting out to learn fly tying -- DO NOT buy a kit. These are mostly cheap junk. Buy yourself good equipment and it will last you many, many years. My Thompson Model A vice is still going after 50 + years. Here's my recommendations for equipment. These 4 tools are all you need for 95 % of fly tying.

A good vice

Scissors -- (fly tying sissors with a narrow point.)

A good Bobbin. Thats the tool that holds the thread. Make certain it holds the thread securely and has a polished tip. You don't want one that abrades the thread when tying.

Hackle pliers.

Try to find a good book that teaches you how to use materials and provides some of the basics for fly tying. Learn how to make a "whip finish". Thats the technique used to tie off the fly when finishing it.

Recommendations for the streams you want to fish should only come from fly shops in those areas. If you have a fly shop in your area, they likely can help you get started. You need to find out what type flies to tie, size of the flies and colors are all important.

Rolan

[Zach Bearden]

Hares Ear Nymphs.... Different sizes and beads... Don't have to be pretty either! My top producing fly is Pheasant Tail, Hares ear body, copper wire and bead. Excellent fly!!! Try it some time. Takes 2 minutes to make it.

[denduke]

Hey you pecker heads...all tying kits ain't junk.

http://www.wapsifly.com/wapkits.html

Later DL