Post by: viva_che1363 on December 25, 2019, 11:08:41 PM
If it matters I fish around the CDA river, Spokane river, and planning in trying to get over to Montana this summer
Post by: Parasite on December 26, 2019, 12:05:42 AM
As far as where to start ... I would ask what type of fishing are you going to be doing? Dry flies for trout? Nymphs? Wets? Streamers? Attractors? Terrestrials? I'm not familiar with the fisheries you mentioned, so give us some information to get started.
Post by: boneaddict on December 26, 2019, 06:16:43 AM
Im not sure if books are still a thing, but get yourself one or two of them if you can. I self taught that way. Have patience. You will have alot of failures before the finished product starts looking like you want it too.
Practice makes perfect. I'm still practicing after about 40 years.
Post by: Bullkllr on December 26, 2019, 07:53:58 AM
I learned on the "Jack Dennis Illustrated Fly Tying Manual" about 40 years ago (geez that sounds like a long time ago).
Tons of online resources these days. I'm sure you've googled "beginner fly patterns" etc.
Do you have a fly shop near? Could really help with basic materials and advice.
For patterns I'd stick with a few basic ones at first. Later you can tie specific patterns for water you plan to fish. Wooly worm/bugger/Carey Specials, hare's ear, basic hackle wet-flies or nymphs is where I'd start. Larger sizes are way easier to learn on- then work your way down.
Fun hobby. Addicting. Make sure you have a good light. A semi-permanent tying area is best. I rehabbed an old roll-top desk so I can just shut the lid between sessions.
Any more questions I'd be glad to help.
Post by: nwwanderer on December 26, 2019, 08:01:12 AM
Post by: linxx77 on December 26, 2019, 08:37:48 AM
Try to read/watch everything April Vokey has to say. She’s my favorite fly fisher.
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Post by: duckmen1 on December 26, 2019, 09:25:09 AM
Post by: Parasite on December 26, 2019, 09:41:51 AM
The fish are probably not as picky as you are, give them a shot and durability might be a bigger issue.
Well said. I've tried for myself and commercially. Commercial flies are prettier cause you are also enticing the customer. Flies I tie for myself only have to entice the fish.
Post by: viva_che1363 on December 26, 2019, 03:58:44 PM
The fish are probably not as picky as you are, give them a shot and durability might be a bigger issue. A bunch of Cutts can wear them out. Remember the Wulf couple? They tied in the middle of the stream as they fished.
Ain't that the truth. Learned that one fishing for steelies in Wa. Sound like I'm going to be heading to the fly shop this weekend and picking a few things up to get started.
As far as types of flies etc. I'm still learning how to fly fish so I'm kinda open to anything that may be effective. I've caught a few smaller trout on dry flies in the summer, but from what I've heard nymphs tend to work better in the fall/ winter.
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Post by: AL WORRELLS KID on January 22, 2020, 11:30:43 AM
Might need to think smallmouth on the Spokane
We were fishing in August on the Snake (for Channel Catfish) when the whole river came alive with rising Smallmouth.
It seems a Hatch of Black Ants was being blown into the river in the heat of the afternoon. I finally found something in my Tackle Box that could be mistaken for what covered the water. We had a blast for a few minutes before it was over, as fast as it had begun. Needless to say I now keep a few Black Ant Flies in my pocket. ;) .....Oh, and unlike the Deep Water Catfish, the Small mouth Bass (being in the warm surface water of the river)..... tasted like mud. :yike:
Doug
Post by: AL WORRELLS KID on February 17, 2020, 09:42:09 PM
This "Skater" is tied on a larger hook (than the recipe calls for) so that the fish won't get off due to the tiny hooks that are usually used.
On a hot summer day this pattern lives up to it's name, skating across the surface, enticing that big one up from the depths to jump right out of the water and take your Fly from above.
This kind of Fly Fishing is really something everyone should experience.
Once you’ve "Skated with this Fly," just dragging a Nymph around might not cut it anymore. :tup:
Doug
Post by: spadebit on February 22, 2020, 12:02:45 AM
If I were to start all over again, I'd of tied smaller baitfish patterns to begin with. It is easier to tie moderate sized "flies" than say a BWO in my opinion.
Youtube is your friend, Some great channels to check out are Flyfishfood, Gunnar Brammer, or Fly fishing the ozarks.
Some marabou, Chenille, and schlappen can make just about every baitfish or crawdad pattern. Youll want thicker thread with these. Add some dumbbell eyes and some zap a gap glue and you are golden.
Learn the whip finish without the tool.
Ive also never had the gamakatsu b10s hooks ever fail me.
Size #1 to #4.
Check out hobby stores for material when you get down the basics...you will save money on certain items.
Post by: Stein on February 22, 2020, 08:19:51 AM
I grew up in MT and found that I could do excellent with maybe 4-5 patterns max in various sizes and colors. Realistically, I could reliably catch fish 12 months a year on elk hair caddis and wooly buggers.
It's more of a hobby, if you like packing around 10 fly boxes with every pattern under the sun, go for it.