Fly Tying and Fly discussions

Tippit · Tippit

Found some nice patterns and tying descriptions on this site. Check it out if you haven't. http://www.charliesflyboxinc.com/flybox/index.cfm

WT · WT

So I tied up a few micro mayflies today, but as I was tying them up I realized that there is little differences between them and say a PT nymph.? So my question is why use one over the other??

Tippit · Tippit

?Got my box of seventeen(17!) Putah Creek specials( deemed by those doing the tying) and I've got to say...Outstanding, gentlemen! Although mine will probably never get wet (I'll probably use them as a tying template) I am so happy to own 'em. And as proud as I am to have 'em,?pride belongs to those who...

vince · vince

What do you use for a wingpost in parachute flies? I've always had difficulties getting calf tail fibers stacked well and tied down without creating bulk, so I've been using poly yarn. Does anyone have any tips in minimizing calf tail bulk when making a wingpost? Also, any general feedback/tips on my...

Ty · Ty

I'm wondering how many of you guys tie your own flies?? Is it something that eventually all fly fisherman end up doing?? I don't feel like I have the free time or patience to do it yet.? Although I have tied up several midges just because they're easy to tie.

WT · WT

Who is ready for another fly swap?? This time the fly swap will be a fundraiser for the Putah Creek Trout Organization.? The idea for this swap came from SK60 and the goal?is to gather 12 sets of 12 flies which are proven putah creek fish catchers.? The flies would then be donated to PCT, for them to use to r...

East Bay Ed · East Bay Ed

http://www.midcurrent.com/flyfishing/top_ten_flies.aspx-- Edited by keith bigelow on Wednesday 15th of April 2009 07:44:36 AM

vince · vince

Hey Fly Tiers, I just read some interesting (and slightly depressing) research on trout vision. Trout see a wider region of the light spectrum, which includes ultraviolet (UV) light. So that olive dubbing I recently used on a blue winged olive I tied will likely have entirely different UV reflectiv...

JMO32 · JMO32

I'm really new to tying and always trying to learn new patterns.? Anyone have suggestions for good websites to use??

live2fish888 · live2fish888

once again i left my dave flexments head cement out over night and i t dried up by the time i got back to it the next day... i have never been fully satisfied with this head cement so i would like to take this chance to see what all you other tiers use! thanks!

jvento · jvento

Could someone explain how to tie in the mono loop on the hoopicator? Thanks.

jvento · jvento

I have yet to fish anywhere but the eastern sierras. I grew up there and I know that I can catch fish there. Perhaps it's just because I have yet to fish elsewhere, but I feel a little intimidated when I think about fishing anywhere but the eastern sierras. I'm still relatively new to fly fishing, so that p...

WT · WT

Alright guys I think it's time for another swap.? What do you say we make it a streamer swap?? I have been getting more and more interested in some of Kelly Gallups idea's and flies so I will offer up a zoo cougar, and obviously be the one in charge of the swap.? Let's say the first 7 guys... because in the pas...

East Bay Ed · East Bay Ed

I was looking on You Tube to find some ideas for the guy who was interested in teaching a youngster how to mend line when I found this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjvwv2OYtF8 It's for a fly called the Lithuanian Bat. ? It's a simple tie they use in Ohio for bass and searun trout. ?I think it might wo...

East Bay Ed · East Bay Ed

Starlight Leech--I found this fly while google'ng the web. ?It's an easy tie and might be a neat fly for steelhead. ?Follow this link for a look: http://www.bubbleshare.com/album/90501/overview Anyone tried it? ?I've already tied up 8 in various colors. ?Don't know if I want to tie another 6 or 8? ?...

Richard Hardwood · Richard Hardwood

From 10 to 2. I'll by tying baetis nymphs and emergers and midges. I might tie a couple of dubbing brush streamers too. Bernie

Emerger · Emerger

Coffeen · Coffeen

There are a numerous amout of fly lines out there, and I wanted to know what lines you guys use and why? And what's up with that sharkskin line? What makes it so better for $100?

grahler · grahler

New to this board and a question for those that tie...I will admit a fail-success ratio of about 6-1,? as evidenced by the boxes of unusable flies in my tying desk.? This is for trout flies only.

DTChildress · DTChildress

Hey, I just moved?to Suisun?from St. Louis 3 months ago.? I am getting depressed from not being on the water.? I've been reading up on how the bite is on Putah.?I'm going to try to get out there tomorrow or sometime next week.? I don't need to know any honeyholes, I will explore the river myself and see wha...

WT · WT

Leech-Cole October caddis-Otter Rubberlegs-Emerger RL brownstone-JT Egg sucking leech-packrat Egg-DTP Bugger-MattR Spey fly-Black Cloud Olive caddis-Brian clemens Popsicle-WT

cole · cole

Sorry guys, been out of the loop for awhile now.? Over the last couple weeks I have flies from Matt, Brian Clemens, JT and today Otters came.? Not sure who is left, maybe just DTP?? I'll look at my list when I get home but he may be the last one.? Great work guys.

AbelBoy · AbelBoy

With all the talk of you guys hitting up the Big T soon, here's an effective crayfish pattern for the Truckee that I'd like to share.? It's?Tim Haddon's Dead Drift Crayfish.? Andy Burk turned me onto this fly a few years back.? I always keep a few on my Truckee River chest pack insert. The two videos are fr...

WT · WT

So I have started to get into tying bigger flies and would welcome any thoughts on this scuplin pattern I tied today in a size 4

cole · cole

I got my first set of flies in the mail today from Packrat.? Dude those are some smokin hot flies.? Matter of fact I'm keeping all of them.? Just kiddin.? The wierd thing was I had a steelhead dream last night and I rarely have fish dreams.? Tomorrow morning I point the car north and when I came back next wee...

Packrat · Packrat

A few guys have been asking me about this fly. Here it is. 5263 Timeco #4-#10 Tail: Black Marabou Body: Black Chennile Hackle: Black Schlapen Feather Thread Black #6 Rib: Black Wire Hot orange rabbit strip Great Spring fly in murky water

Misterbill · Misterbill

As for me being able to save dough on tying my own trout bugs. I guess I would have to tie constantly for a couple of decades to make up for my modest tying kit. I tie for fun and variety, and to understand the fish/prey relationship better. Has anyone ever done a count of the # of flies they actually lose...

Packrat · Packrat

Here's what I'm whipping up for the swap. Black and purple egg sucking bunny leech. Enjoy!

cole · cole

Some of you were asking when to get your flies in.? I was thinking today maybe by Sept. 1 would be good.? Gives us a month and takes a little pressure off plus we get our flies in plenty of time for steelhead season.? The run down is as follows Brian Clemens-Caddis pupa JT-Nymph WT-Alaskabou Emerger-Pops...

WT · WT

I am listed as tying a pink and Orange alaskbou... however I cannot find any orange marabou.... sorry I though I had some, turned out I didn't and when I went to my local fly shop they did not have any.? So I wanted to check with people and see if it would be alright for me to change colors... maybe pink/purpl...

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	Recipe site (Preview) Found some nice patterns and tying descriptions on this site. Check it out if you haven't. http://www.charliesflyboxinc.com/flybox/index.cfm	Tippit	0	1264	Jun 1, 2009 by Tippit
	Micro Mayfly (Preview) So I tied up a few micro mayflies today, but as I was tying them up I realized that there is little differences between them and say a PT nymph.? So my question is why use one over the other??	WT	9	3135	May 29, 2009 by jvento
	Fundraiser Flies (Preview) ?Got my box of seventeen(17!) Putah Creek specials( deemed by those doing the tying) and I've got to say...Outstanding, gentlemen! Although mine will probably never get wet (I'll probably use them as a tying template) I am so happy to own 'em. And as proud as I am to have 'em,?pride belongs to those who...	Tippit	2	1236	May 29, 2009 by Tippit
	Parachute Adams: calf tail or antron/poly yarn? (Preview) What do you use for a wingpost in parachute flies? I've always had difficulties getting calf tail fibers stacked well and tied down without creating bulk, so I've been using poly yarn. Does anyone have any tips in minimizing calf tail bulk when making a wingpost? Also, any general feedback/tips on my...	vince	5	3456	May 12, 2009 by live2fish888
	Who ties their own flies? (Preview) I'm wondering how many of you guys tie your own flies?? Is it something that eventually all fly fisherman end up doing?? I don't feel like I have the free time or patience to do it yet.? Although I have tied up several midges just because they're easy to tie.	Ty	24	1978	May 12, 2009 by Packrat
	Putah Creek Trout Organization Fly Swap Fundraiser ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) Who is ready for another fly swap?? This time the fly swap will be a fundraiser for the Putah Creek Trout Organization.? The idea for this swap came from SK60 and the goal?is to gather 12 sets of 12 flies which are proven putah creek fish catchers.? The flies would then be donated to PCT, for them to use to r...	WT	61	5804	May 4, 2009 by papaoak
	Top Ten Flies (Preview) http://www.midcurrent.com/flyfishing/top_ten_flies.aspx-- Edited by keith bigelow on Wednesday 15th of April 2009 07:44:36 AM	East Bay Ed	0	1421	Apr 15, 2009 by East Bay Ed
	UV flies (Preview) Hey Fly Tiers, I just read some interesting (and slightly depressing) research on trout vision. Trout see a wider region of the light spectrum, which includes ultraviolet (UV) light. So that olive dubbing I recently used on a blue winged olive I tied will likely have entirely different UV reflectiv...	vince	1	2994	Mar 23, 2009 by AbelBoy
	Websites for Recipes?? (Preview) I'm really new to tying and always trying to learn new patterns.? Anyone have suggestions for good websites to use??	JMO32	7	1513	Mar 20, 2009 by Tippit
	head cements (Preview) once again i left my dave flexments head cement out over night and i t dried up by the time i got back to it the next day... i have never been fully satisfied with this head cement so i would like to take this chance to see what all you other tiers use! thanks!	live2fish888	7	1447	Mar 20, 2009 by Packrat
	Mono loop in Hoppicator... (Preview) Could someone explain how to tie in the mono loop on the hoopicator? Thanks.	jvento	4	4236	Mar 2, 2009 by Emerger
	New to Putah, Norcal, and the west side of the Sierras... (Preview) I have yet to fish anywhere but the eastern sierras. I grew up there and I know that I can catch fish there. Perhaps it's just because I have yet to fish elsewhere, but I feel a little intimidated when I think about fishing anywhere but the eastern sierras. I'm still relatively new to fly fishing, so that p...	jvento	4	1329	Feb 25, 2009 by WT
	Who's up for a streamer swap? ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) Alright guys I think it's time for another swap.? What do you say we make it a streamer swap?? I have been getting more and more interested in some of Kelly Gallups idea's and flies so I will offer up a zoo cougar, and obviously be the one in charge of the swap.? Let's say the first 7 guys... because in the pas...	WT	63	5162	Jan 18, 2009 by WT
	Too much time--- (Preview) I was looking on You Tube to find some ideas for the guy who was interested in teaching a youngster how to mend line when I found this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjvwv2OYtF8 It's for a fly called the Lithuanian Bat. ? It's a simple tie they use in Ohio for bass and searun trout. ?I think it might wo...	East Bay Ed	1	1328	Dec 16, 2008 by Matt R
	Starlight Leech (Preview) Starlight Leech--I found this fly while google'ng the web. ?It's an easy tie and might be a neat fly for steelhead. ?Follow this link for a look: http://www.bubbleshare.com/album/90501/overview Anyone tried it? ?I've already tied up 8 in various colors. ?Don't know if I want to tie another 6 or 8? ?...	East Bay Ed	3	1927	Dec 13, 2008 by brian clemens
	I'll be at Kiene's again this Saturday (Preview) From 10 to 2. I'll by tying baetis nymphs and emergers and midges. I might tie a couple of dubbing brush streamers too. Bernie	Richard Hardwood	0	1147	Oct 27, 2008 by Richard Hardwood
	Hop-icator Video from Mikey (Preview)	Emerger	5	2789	Oct 22, 2008 by live2fish888
	Fly Lines (Preview) There are a numerous amout of fly lines out there, and I wanted to know what lines you guys use and why? And what's up with that sharkskin line? What makes it so better for $100?	Coffeen	4	1455	Oct 7, 2008 by WT
	For flytiers-how many unsuccessful new ties for each success? (Preview) New to this board and a question for those that tie...I will admit a fail-success ratio of about 6-1,? as evidenced by the boxes of unusable flies in my tying desk.? This is for trout flies only.	grahler	12	1678	Oct 7, 2008 by mx19
	New to the area (Preview) Hey, I just moved?to Suisun?from St. Louis 3 months ago.? I am getting depressed from not being on the water.? I've been reading up on how the bite is on Putah.?I'm going to try to get out there tomorrow or sometime next week.? I don't need to know any honeyholes, I will explore the river myself and see wha...	DTChildress	2	1374	Sep 28, 2008 by shon42073
	Fall 2008 Steelhead Fly Swap (Preview) Leech-Cole October caddis-Otter Rubberlegs-Emerger RL brownstone-JT Egg sucking leech-packrat Egg-DTP Bugger-MattR Spey fly-Black Cloud Olive caddis-Brian clemens Popsicle-WT	WT	13	1623	Sep 24, 2008 by Black Cloud
	update (Preview) Sorry guys, been out of the loop for awhile now.? Over the last couple weeks I have flies from Matt, Brian Clemens, JT and today Otters came.? Not sure who is left, maybe just DTP?? I'll look at my list when I get home but he may be the last one.? Great work guys.	cole	9	1563	Sep 22, 2008 by Black Cloud
	Another Crayfish Pattern (Preview) With all the talk of you guys hitting up the Big T soon, here's an effective crayfish pattern for the Truckee that I'd like to share.? It's?Tim Haddon's Dead Drift Crayfish.? Andy Burk turned me onto this fly a few years back.? I always keep a few on my Truckee River chest pack insert. The two videos are fr...	AbelBoy	7	4121	Sep 14, 2008 by AbelBoy
	opinions please - scuplin pattern (Preview) So I have started to get into tying bigger flies and would welcome any thoughts on this scuplin pattern I tied today in a size 4	WT	12	1838	Sep 13, 2008 by cole
	swap (Preview) I got my first set of flies in the mail today from Packrat.? Dude those are some smokin hot flies.? Matter of fact I'm keeping all of them.? Just kiddin.? The wierd thing was I had a steelhead dream last night and I rarely have fish dreams.? Tomorrow morning I point the car north and when I came back next wee...	cole	12	1515	Sep 2, 2008 by brian clemens
	The Goblin! (Preview) A few guys have been asking me about this fly. Here it is. 5263 Timeco #4-#10 Tail: Black Marabou Body: Black Chennile Hackle: Black Schlapen Feather Thread Black #6 Rib: Black Wire Hot orange rabbit strip Great Spring fly in murky water	Packrat	4	1561	Aug 25, 2008 by brian clemens
	Does anyone actually save $ tying bugs? (Preview) As for me being able to save dough on tying my own trout bugs. I guess I would have to tie constantly for a couple of decades to make up for my modest tying kit. I tie for fun and variety, and to understand the fish/prey relationship better. Has anyone ever done a count of the # of flies they actually lose...	Misterbill	12	1620	Aug 17, 2008 by cole
	Steelhead Fly Swap Preview (Preview) Here's what I'm whipping up for the swap. Black and purple egg sucking bunny leech. Enjoy!	Packrat	2	1155	Aug 13, 2008 by cole
	Swap update (Preview) Some of you were asking when to get your flies in.? I was thinking today maybe by Sept. 1 would be good.? Gives us a month and takes a little pressure off plus we get our flies in plenty of time for steelhead season.? The run down is as follows Brian Clemens-Caddis pupa JT-Nymph WT-Alaskabou Emerger-Pops...	cole	13	1499	Aug 6, 2008 by cole
	Steelhead Fly Swap Question (Preview) I am listed as tying a pink and Orange alaskbou... however I cannot find any orange marabou.... sorry I though I had some, turned out I didn't and when I went to my local fly shop they did not have any.? So I wanted to check with people and see if it would be alright for me to change colors... maybe pink/purpl...	WT	3	1082	Aug 4, 2008 by cole
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