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Post by Buckslayer on Mar 8, 2007 20:18:03 GMT -4
just wondering if this is alost art or do we still have some guys out there tieing their own flies??
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Post by jrock on Mar 9, 2007 20:37:23 GMT -4
yea i love to tie flies especially adams and wooly buggers
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Post by skwirl on Mar 11, 2007 12:29:25 GMT -4
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Post by padave on Mar 31, 2007 6:44:32 GMT -4
I can honestly say that I can count the number of flies I've bought on one hand, as I started tying before I started flyfishing.
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Post by jimpic on Mar 31, 2007 17:50:27 GMT -4
I used to when I was alot younger but I just don't have the eyes to do it anymore.I gave all my fly-tying tools and materials to a younger guy that wanted to start.At least he put it to good use
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Post by jrock on Apr 27, 2007 20:46:48 GMT -4
I have tied many many flies and ive never casted one of them into the water!!! I just love doing it and now its a hobby!!!
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Post by hilbre on Jan 2, 2008 0:15:51 GMT -4
Been tying since 1990. Love it as much as fishing itself.
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Post by firefightnlife on Jan 5, 2008 0:41:59 GMT -4
use to tie flys got away from fly fishing
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Post by longhunter on Feb 1, 2008 16:53:14 GMT -4
A close friend of mine who helped me learn to fly fish once told me that you will get profficient at tying flies right about the same time you get profficient at casting them and therefore will find that you lose less and don't have to tie as often.
Myself I cannot find the extra time needed to tie although I have tied more than a few. Therefore I just buy what I need at the local sporting goods stores.
Longhunter1757
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Post by biggtrout on Feb 12, 2008 20:08:21 GMT -4
I've been tying most all my own flies for the last 8 years or so - once you have the time to sit down and practice, practice, practice, it becomes easier. Now I have hard time buying flies - its always easier to get the sizes, colors and exact patterns you want rather to rely on what is commercially available - and like others have stated, often its more entertaining to tie flies than it is to fish ......I know that may sound weird - but once you learn how to tie flies - its actually relaxing - and not frustrating like when you are learning!
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Post by beddog on Feb 13, 2008 16:20:43 GMT -4
At 55 I'm just getting into fly fishing for the first time this year. Between the gear (i.e. rod, reel, backing, fly line DT, WF, floating, sinking... tippets, leaders...) and the different flies(i.e. dry, wet, streamers, nymphs...) WOW It's making me feel like I've never fished in my life.
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Post by palongbow on Feb 16, 2008 9:18:21 GMT -4
beddog - Keep things simple. Fly fishing could stress a man out if you let it do so. There are two nymphs that will catch trout in all PA streams(Pheasant Tail and Hares Ear). One streamer(wooly bugger) that works everywhere and a handful of mayfly patters pretty much covers it as well. Remember size is very important when fishing dry flies during a mayfly hatch. If fish are rejecting your dries then go smaller.
Ron
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Post by beddog on Feb 16, 2008 10:43:56 GMT -4
Thanks palongbow, yea it can make you feel like your on the verge of having a seizure. I went out to Cabela's yesterday and picked up my first fly rod and reel combo. ;D It's a Three Forks 9' 5wt with a Prestige Plus 2 reel. I haven't had the chance to start practicing yet as my lower back is screwed up right now. This too shall pass. While I was there I picked up a Scientific Angler two sided see through fly box and a couple of assortment packs of dry flies and nymphs. The fly box is nice, the one side is for nymphs and has a place to keep your strike indicators and another padded place designed to hold your split shot quietly. Among the nymphs were both bead head and regular Pheasant Tails and Hare's Ears, sizes 12, 14, 16 and a couple of G. B. Woolly Buggers in black, size 8. I have a feeling the dries are going to give me fits trying to keep them straight. Here's a question... With the nymphs do you add some split shot to the tippet if the nymph isn't getting to the bottom ? and what type of and where do you use the strike indicator ?
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Post by palongbow on Feb 17, 2008 20:44:23 GMT -4
Yes I add weight to the tippet. Depends on current and water depth but I usually find my weight 12-18 inches from the fly. I like to have the nymph bouncing along the bottom of the stream. Sometimes I like the nymph right on the bottom so I move the weight closer to the fly.
I sometimes use an indicator but have a lot of experience with just watching my leader. After a while you will see your leader move differently when a fish strikes your fly. I have pretty quick relex's so when the leader has a slight twitch I am setting the hook. I would recommend a strike indicator until you get use to fish striking. It just makes things easier for newbies.
Ron
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Post by beddog on Feb 18, 2008 18:13:31 GMT -4
Thanks Ron, Sounds real similar to what I do with my ultra light spinning gear when I use a wax worm. I put the weight about 2-3 feet above the bait. I think the tough part is going to be like you said, detecting the strike. With the UL spinning gear I don't really loose contact with the bait, I feel it "ticking" the bottom and can feel a strike. With the slack fly line it's going to be tough to "feel" the pick up. Sounds like it's going to be a "sight" thing. I hope these old eyes are still good enough.
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