Hey Folks,

I used to be a comercial fly tier. Trying to downsize a bit as the man cave is getting crowded. If there are any new fly fishing folks out there I can put together a few nice material care packages. I'm not looking to trade, I would just be happy to help some folks out.

When I tied professionaly it was for saltwater flies so my materials lean towards that. I can still put some freshwater stuff together but I'm more limited there.

If you are a noob at fly tying and a noob BOTL then I'll put together a double package. If interested drop me a mail and let me know what kind of fly fishing you are into.

brian at actlighting dot com

ems!

ems!

Been wanting to learn fly fishing, rainbow trout is my most favorite fish, dont think I have the talent to make my own lies, how difficult is it?

lies = Flies. 🙂

#4, like anything it takes time and practice. It also takes an investment in tools, a vice and materials. It is very rewarding to catch fish on flies you tied yourself.

If you have dexterity for small details it's not that difficult. Basicly it's just like sex. You can learn all about it with books and videos but then you need to do it for real.

My dexterity sux, but I LOVE fly fishing.......heading to WY/MT in July!! Can't wait!!!

Nice gesture, here

Fly Tying is actually quite relaxing...and rewarding...like bdiddy said when you catch 'em on the ones you've tied!

bdiddy. . .EMS

#4

You should hook up with a local angler's supply shop - a lot of time they have fly-tying lessons available.

My son took fly-tying as an art elective in Jr. Hi - he calls it "man art." He does some really beautiful work, too - I'm thinking of stealing a few from him and shadow-boxing them for the den.

bdiddy - do you happen to have any recommendations for freshwater fly pattern/instruction books? I'd greatly appreciate it if you could point me toward one!

Tammy

Thank you Tammy, its on my list of things to do. 🙂

I love to eat em for sure, haven't had the pleasure to fly fish yet, came real close to it last year when Shelley and I went to Beavers Bend Oklahoma last year for a extended weekend, we didn't leave the cabin much though 🙂

#6, I have great dexterity, I will have to dive in one of these days and give it a shot, bet its a relaxing hobby as well. By the way, if its like sex I will have it down in no time. I am a fast learner. 🙂

6. Author: bdiddy Date: 03/28/2008 07:15 AM Reply

If you have dexterity for small details it's not that difficult. Basicly it's just like sex. You can learn all about it with books and videos but then you need to do it for real.

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Just like sex, huh? Dexterity for *small* details, huh? You're getting kinda personal. LMAO

EMS!!!

While we're on the subject. . .anybody have trout-stream recommendations for NE Georgia? I've logged many hours on East TN and WNCstreams/rivers, but I'm drawing a blanch in the Peach state.

Tammy,

You are spot on about the tying classes. I used to teach at a few shops in NJ and it was allot of fun to see people go home with thier new flies that they tied.

Regarding books: ****** Talluer is a fantastic tyer and instructer. He has many books and they are very good for beginners.

http://dicktalleur.com 

Books by Skip Morris are also very good. There are many fantastic tyers but these two are very good teachers.

Most good fly shops will have instructional videos to loan or rent as well. Good luck.

Tammy,

The was or still is a company in PA called "Sawdust & Stiches" that made shadow boxes specificly for flies. They did fantastic work.

If you have dexterity for small details it's not that difficult. Basicly it's just like sex. You can learn all about it with books and videos but then you need to do it for real.

Small details and just like sex. LMAO!

^ 2, 3, 9 & 14. Packages went out today. Enjoy.

oh wow that is awesome, sorry for the late reply and i know you sent me an email, i just been slammed and my wife's grandmother is in hospice ( just got back ) with cancer, we dont expect her to make it thru the night.......sorry to vent prolly not the right thread but i got if off my chest

thx again!

mt