I spent today at Grindstone Angling in Waterdown (Ontario) doing a basic Fly Tying session. I got to tie a Black Woolly Bugger, Caddis Dry, Hare's Ear Nymph, Rick's Caddis and a San Juan Worm. My handywork is shown on attached photo. Had a great day, great teacher and great fun !
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My First Five Flies Tied Be Me (Today)
Started by DAN 40, Apr 02 2016 05:42 PM
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Rainbow Trout
Posted 02 April 2016 - 07:26 PM
hold on to them and a few months from now look back at how far you've come
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Rainbow Trout
Posted 02 April 2016 - 07:42 PM
this is the first 'fly' i ever tied no lessons no nothing, attempt at a wooly bugger
and now, well..big improvement
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Perch
Posted 02 April 2016 - 08:05 PM
Well done! Welcome to the addiction (yes, another one.) hope you have deep pockets! 
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Sunfish
Posted 02 April 2016 - 11:40 PM
Looks way better than I could do!!
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Shiner Minnow
Posted 03 April 2016 - 06:46 AM
It was all down to a great instructor Peter. I had my moments though - twice I cut the bobbin off instead of the excess thread.............. 
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Posted 03 April 2016 - 08:48 AM
It was all down to a great instructor Peter. I had my moments though - twice I cut the bobbin off instead of the excess thread..............
I hate when that happens!
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Posted 03 April 2016 - 09:39 AM
It was all down to a great instructor Peter. I had my moments though - twice I cut the bobbin off instead of the excess thread..............
and it won't be the last time.......wait til you're finishing head wraps and the thread breaks off
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Rainbow Trout
Posted 04 April 2016 - 11:27 AM
Very nice!
Fly tying is something I would like to start doing but I feel like I don't have the patience to do it.
I think it would feel like tying roe bags...
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Rainbow Trout
Posted 04 April 2016 - 11:42 AM
I'm planning on doing the same. but would probably start with glo bugs. they look simple and effective.
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Shiner Minnow
Posted 04 April 2016 - 12:21 PM
Very nice!
Fly tying is something I would like to start doing but I feel like I don't have the patience to do it.
I think it would feel like tying roe bags...
To be honest, it's not too difficult doing 'basic' flies. No real patience needed either. The big plus for me was the instructor - no doubt about it. Seeing it first hand is great - doing it yourself is something else !!
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Shiner Minnow
Posted 04 April 2016 - 12:23 PM
I'm planning on doing the same. but would probably start with glo bugs. they look simple and effective.
I was shown how to tie five different flies. The 'basics' are the same. Wait till you put on hackle for the first time and see it turn out well - a great experience for sure !
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Perch
Posted 05 April 2016 - 07:59 AM
Nice job DAN 40, when you get your first fish on your own fly then you will totally be hooked.
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Crappie
Posted 05 April 2016 - 12:29 PM
Nice flies man. Make sure to share when you catch a fish on one of them!
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Sunfish
Posted 09 April 2016 - 12:50 AM
glo-bugs ain't flies
You may not consider glo-bugs to be flies however that would be a good choice for getting the techniques of starting the thread as well as how much tension you can apply on the thread without breaking it. Cant forget about using the whip finisher...took me a bit to get the hang of it and its so easy.
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