flytyer57 Posted January 22, 2011 Posted January 22, 2011 The Hobby store is a great place for Bead Chain eyes and small beads to create bead bodies. The Bead Head beads need to be purchased from a fly shop because of the counter drill process. Bead chain eyes can also be bought at the hardware store. Copper wire for ribs can be had from old lamp cords. I don't like buying hackles (feathers) from craft stores. They tend to be inferior and twist a lot. There's a fine line between fishing and sitting there looking stupid.
Zack Hoyt Posted January 22, 2011 Posted January 22, 2011 Pm sent FC. Welcome to the hobby. Zack Hoyt OAF Contributor Flies, Lies, and Other Diversions
FishinCricket Posted January 22, 2011 Author Posted January 22, 2011 Pm sent FC. Welcome to the hobby. Thanks, looks like I'm in good company... cricket.c21.com
Zack Hoyt Posted January 22, 2011 Posted January 22, 2011 Thanks, looks like I'm in good company... Fly tying guys are definitely top notch. If you get a chance, there is a fly fishing/tying show in Brighton, Mo. It's a great place to meet other tyers and pick their brains. April 2, 2011 Tri-Lakes Fly Fishers -- Missouri's Largest Fly Fishing Expo 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Brighton, MO Featured speakers, Capt Paul Sodamann, Craig Phillips and Larry Offner - plus tying demos, vendors and live/silent auctions Zack Hoyt OAF Contributor Flies, Lies, and Other Diversions
stlfisher Posted January 22, 2011 Posted January 22, 2011 There are ton of videos on You Tube that show how to tie flies as well. Those have helped me out a lot as well. I started with a kit and the video that came with it was great for me.
RSBreth Posted January 22, 2011 Posted January 22, 2011 It's going to be a lot easier to learn these days then it was "back in the day". Lots of good help here - I'm sure between fly shops, here, and Youtube we can get you started. Mostly fishing for Trout, or anything? If you're into Panfish or Bass on fly gear that's another fun aspect of tying - poppers and terrestrials. I think most everyone has the basic list right, but in my mind it's the vise (and a place to use it) a bodkin, the thread and bobbin, a sharp pair of scissors, the hooks, and then everything else is the materials needed to tie a particular fly. Last is some head cement. I'd start with the bugger - it's a good basic do-everything fly.
ness Posted January 22, 2011 Posted January 22, 2011 Wooly buggers and Cracklebacks are both good flies to start on. Minimum of cheap ingredients, only a few steps, and include some good basic techniques like working with marabou, palmering hackle. Don't know what stonefly you're looking to tie, but they usually have lead wrapped under black dubbing with a couple goose biots for a tail and maybe some rubber legs tied in. Again, pretty good pattern for starters. As for scissors, I've used the Wiss Quick Clips for years. I buy them off of Amazon about a half-dozen at a time. If I can scare up an extra pair, I'll mail them to you. John
jdmidwest Posted January 23, 2011 Posted January 23, 2011 Here is a good pair of scissors, you don't have to struggle with the ring fingers like other scissors. They are sharp and last a long time. Great fine points, serrated or not. Squizzers "Life has become immeasurably better since I have been forced to stop taking it seriously." — Hunter S. Thompson
FishinCricket Posted January 23, 2011 Author Posted January 23, 2011 If I can scare up an extra pair, I'll mail them to you. After all the grief I've given you? I'm touched... I'd happily take them and paypal you for them plus the shipping... But don't expect me to quit picking at you... I'm a horrible little bug, your kindness won't sway me... cricket.c21.com
FishinCricket Posted January 23, 2011 Author Posted January 23, 2011 Here is a good pair of scissors, you don't have to struggle with the ring fingers like other scissors. They are sharp and last a long time. Great fine points, serrated or not. Squizzers Which blade style would you suggest? cricket.c21.com
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