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Start with a San Juan worm. 
then wooly buggers and other streamers then midges etc, and lastly dries. At least this is how I learned.
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then wooly buggers and other streamers then midges etc, and lastly dries. At least this is how I learned. Sent from my iPhone using MonsterAquariaNetwork app
Haha way to dive right into dry flys! Try a wooly bugger, not too hard and helps develop many important skills that come with practice, oh and is very fishable.
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I'll definitely try a wooly bugger. I just need some larger hooks. The ones they provided in the kit were small, mostly for dry flies or small nymphs so I went with an elk hair caddis. I would also like to try tying some clouser minnows and other streamers. I have to get more materials for that stuff though.
Oh, and I don't have that finishing tool that most of the others seem to so I'm not sure how to tie a finishing knot? Any help?
Oh, and I don't have that finishing tool that most of the others seem to so I'm not sure how to tie a finishing knot? Any help?
Google it, there's a way to do it with your fingers, but let me tell you, it won't be as strong as a whip finish tool, definitely a good investment. Did the kit have any thin wire? Can make all types of midges pretty easily. Oh and make sure you tie lead in with your wooly buggers.
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The kit came with some thin copper wire but no whip finish tool. I still have the bobbin and thread hanging off the fly on the vice so I think I'll just stop by cabelas and buy a whip finish tool there. I'd like to pick up some other materials anyway.
You could make some brassies, copper wire tappered from the front to the back with a head made of peacock strands, simple
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No doubt, I think a 9mm might just make a large mountain lion more angry... unless you're a very good shot.
If he's chewing on my leg I can probably make a good shot
Fly tying is tough man, it takes a lot of practice! Asians are good at it because we have small hands lol. Definitely pick up a whip finish tool. Once you learn how it works you can tie it with your hand (it can even be done with just one finger) which saves time.
That's a real good first tie, I could tell what it was! One tip...don't cut the tips off of fur, feathers, or hair when forming a wing because it doesn't look as natural. I love elk hairs, probably my all time favorite fly to throw during the summer months!
Many instructors will start beginners with a san juan worm to learn the basics...wrapping thread, attaching materials, whip finishing, etc, but I think you are a level above that lol. Try some bunny leeches, woolly buggers, and easier nymphs like pheasant tails. Tie flies that you will actually use...gets boring tying stuff that just sits there lol.
I don't have small hands!!...... they are just proportionate to my height.... LOL!
Yeah, I'll pick up a whip finish tool later today and a hair stacker - that's why I cut some of the hairs off because a few of them were really long, but I understand what you mean. I definitely plan on tying a bunch of stuff and doing a little bit of everything. I really want to tie some clouser minnows and get back to turtle river. I think it would be awesome to catch something on a fly you tied yourself!
So pumped right now!
