| Fly tying is a skill that is easy to learn, if you start | | | | fly. Sound weird? Whoever decided the scale |
| out with the correct attitude. It is essential that | | | | must have been a golfer and the low score wins. |
| you understand that fly tying is only as hard as | | | | It is better for beginners to start with size 10 or |
| you make it. In the real world, fish don't care as | | | | smaller. Since they are larger, they are easier to |
| much as the angler does. If anyone tells you any | | | | see what you are doing and require less feel. Feel |
| different, they haven't fished much or they are a | | | | is something you will develop over time. |
| perfectionist who thinks anything less than | | | | When you tie flies, you will find out that you will |
| perfection is a waste of time. | | | | have a tendency to use too much material and |
| I have caught fish with a fly that has been torn | | | | the fly will be too bulky. This is normal. However, |
| to a point that it is unrecognizable. So don't worry | | | | sparse is better in most cases. This will come with |
| about the fly looking perfect. The more you tie | | | | practice. |
| flies, the better you will get. I like to use some of | | | | Fish Like: Shapes, Colors, and Sizes |
| my goofs to see how they work. Most of the | | | | When tying a fly three things attract fish, shape, |
| time they work well. | | | | color and size. |
| Start Off with the Basics | | | | When you tie flies, consider making two to three |
| In order to get started, you have the option to | | | | different sizes of each fly. This will help you gain |
| buy the essentials of fly tying individually or in a | | | | control and give you a more versatile array of |
| kit. | | | | flies to show the fish. Additionally, try to make |
| I would recommend buying an inexpensive tying | | | | the flies using the same shape and size but |
| kit first. They will come with all the basics you | | | | varying the color. This way you can find out |
| need to get started. You can find them at most | | | | which fly the fish like best. |
| fly shops or sporting good stores that sell | | | | Fly Tying Progression |
| fly-fishing equipment. They range in price | | | | The beginner will have the best luck attempting to |
| averaging somewhere between $20 and $50. | | | | make bass flies. Once that has been mastered, |
| These will work well until you get confident | | | | you can work your way up to trout flies. These |
| enough to venture out to flies that are more | | | | flies generally require smaller flies and detail that is |
| difficult. | | | | more intricate. |
| Beginners Should Start Big | | | | Good luck and have fun. Remember, there isn't |
| When starting out, it will be best to tie flies from | | | | such a thing as a bad fly, just one that looks |
| size 10 or smaller. (If you don't know what this is, | | | | funny. Fishermen need a good laugh and fish don't |
| ask the fly shop to help you.) When you are tying | | | | care. |
| flies usually the smaller the number the larger the | | | | |