Fly tying advice?

[HunterFly]

Got any??? I am starting my fly tying endeavor probably tomorrow night. I have basically everything I need, as well as some good books on the subject, but I'm always on the lookout for some advice from folks with experience.

Seems most of the UKers have gone off to bed or to the pub for a pint , but I'll be back tomorrow, so post away!!

[HunterFly]

Well...went and got the last bit I neded...some new scissors. I'll be getting some practice wraps in this evening. Thanks to Smoothound for the PM tips...I'm sure questions will abound onc I start tying!!!

[Norfolkboy]

I can't be of any help, but good luck with it...

[HunterFly]

Thanks Norfolkboy...hopefully I will have pics of my first successful fly soon!!

[Old Smoothound]

Good Luck and don't forget "Touching Turns"!

[HunterFly]

Originally Posted by Old Smoothound

Good Luck and don't forget "Touching Turns"!

Yessir, guru sir!!!

[Old Smoothound]

!!

[HunterFly]

Hey Smoothy...haven't tied my first fly yet, but got in some good practice on wraps and whip finishes...hope to get my first one tied this week...I will post pics for your critical review!!!

[Old Smoothound]

I am looking forward to that Hunter..... I still have the first fly I ever tied some.....years ago.

And no i'm not going to post a piccie of it either!

Advice given freely....criticism never.

[skinhead]

Oi Oi,

I tie 99% of the flies that I use, including those that I intend to use later in the year for pike & saltwater. Still, my advice is don't necessarily stick to the materials that are listed in a particular flies make up, study photos & if possible a sample of what you are attempting, if you don't have the stated materials, improvise. You often find that you prefer your own to the original. When you see a photo of a fly you like the look of, try to copy it.

Good luck.