Fly Tying/Fishing Thread

[Ought Six]

I tie a fly or two just about every day. Good way to pass time in the hunting offseason. Always looking for inspiration. If you tied a fly today, or caught a fish on one, post it up.

Today was a couple sparkle minnow variations before work for an upcoming trip:

 

[Dougfirtree]

I haven't tied much in recent years and I do miss it. Your flies look nice!

 

[JohnBud]

What a great idea for a new thread! I have not tied any flies in quite a few years but now you have me thinking about pulling out the vice. My flies never looked very good but they caught fish. I'll be watching this thread for inspiration.

 

[Trial153]

I need to start tying for Alaska this august

 

[LuketheDog]

I used to tie quite a bit, having a 3rd kiddo really nuked my free time...

 

[Caseknife]

I started tying flies early in high school. Would just tie something together, not necessarily following a pattern and go see if it caught fish, most of them did. Seems like I tied for a few years, but then quit. That was almost half a century ago, need to start again since I am close to retirement.

 

[Hem]

I test different body colors on this basic bead head serendipity pattern. Good all purpose nymph, though it has been dynamite during the winter with any midge hatch.

 

[mdunc8]

I don’t tie anymore but pass the time in the offseason making fly boxes. Here’s my latest two...

 

[Hem]

Been some decent fishing on local waters what with the mild temps.
Few days back I did well dredging a rubber leg stone fly pattern.

 

[44hunter45]

I really want to get into tying. I'm just nervous I will go head first into another rabbit hole like everything else I try.

 

[Sawtooth]

I really want to get into tying. I'm just nervous I will go head first into another rabbit hole like everything else I try.

And that rabbit hole is immense. I have a closet full of fly tying and rod building equipment, supplies. You will never look at a game animal the same. Pheasant, grouse, chukar, deer elk, moose, ect. all become potental for new fly patterns.

 

[Jamen]

Does anyone here ever sell any flies!? or in need of tying materials? not sure what everyone uses i had a few guys ask for some whitetail tails from some of the hides we process in the fall to tie.

 

[rustneversleeps]

Junkyard Dog

 

[rustneversleeps]

I call this one the "Whitney Houston" (Bobby Browns put the smack' down on it)

 

[rustneversleeps]

Oscar the Grouch

 

[NR_Hunter]

Great thread idea.

This past weekend I fished a trout stream in the south metro area of the Twin Cities.

I was as using a fly I tied that I call “the Bogota Bugger” because it’s basically just a white line leading to a nose bleed.

Much to my surprise, a few tried putting the whole thing in their nose.

For some reason Safari on my phone isn’t letting me upload photos like it used to hopefully these pics are viewable

 

[NR_Hunter]

I really want to get into tying. I'm just nervous I will go head first into another rabbit hole like everything else I try.

When I got into fly fishing I never imagined getting into tying. A coworker sold be a crappy vice and few tools and I went headfirst down the rabbit hole myself. Glad I did tho because it is really enjoyable and I think it’s good for my mentals.

 

[brymoore]

I really want to get into tying. I'm just nervous I will go head first into another rabbit hole like everything else I try.

It’s a definite rabbit hole. I tied all my flies when I was young and broke.

Son and I were just talking about tying flies for an upcoming trip to Pyramid Lake. I started doing the math on going to buy the hooks, material and time/effort. I decided to buy the normal type flies from an online discount place and go buy the expensive special flies from a fly shop.

 

[Beignet]

I was as using a fly I tied that I call “the Bogota Bugger” because it’s basically just a white line leading to a nose bleed.

I don’t have emojis on my keyboard but would have put a big laughing one here if I did. Genius name for that fly!

 

[devon deer]

I decided to buy the normal type flies from an online discount place and go buy the expensive special flies from a fly shop.

Wash your mouth out Mr Moore