Fly Tying Help?

[holy mackerel]

I just ordered a bunch of stuff for tying flies. Heads, and skirt material. I wanted to try a couple of color combo's that I haven't seen.

Are there any threads or web sights to get started tying? No use re-inventing the wheel. I thought I could use rod guide thread which I have on hand. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks in advance!!

Dave

[MANIAC]

hm, I like size C rod guide thread. Check these out http://ringwoodfcs.proboards40.com/index.cgi?board=howto&action=display&thread=355 and http://www.lakemichiganangler.com/tips/making_flys.htm

I have made them using both methods. I prefer using the thread. I don't use heads but rather tubing that I buy at http://www.mcmaster.com/#. It is dirt cheap

[chinook]

Dave, I would take Eric's words of advice. I have seen some of his ties and they are very impressive. Nothing but top notch in my opinion. -Duane

[Legacy]

Just remember one thing...tying flies is very addicting!

[LongLine]

Check out ringwood - How-To section. Glenn & Alan do great job. Also Caznik on GLF does a pretty good job.

http://www.greatlakesfisherman.com/foru ... php?t=4665

Definitely addictive. Lot of fun to catch a fish on something you made.

Tom B.

(LongLine)

[Silver Fox]

Same here. It's turned out to be a nice hobby. You can tinker w/ colors and not spend much $.

[holy mackerel]

Thanks Guys

I should be all set with this info. I have been making my own spoons from scratch for 25 years or so. (working in a tool shop has some perks)

I do know the satisfaction of doing your own thing. Mostly to come up with that secret color combo. I usually doctor up everything purchased, but its hard to do with a fly.

Thanks again,

Dave