i got given this little lot today , he knows i go fly fishing but i have never done my own flys, well it looks like i have the tools now, just dont have the know how.....
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your in wigan I am about an hour away if you want to come over and i will teach you the basics of fly tying
There is nothing more satisfying than tying your own fly and catching a trout on it (except maybe a salmon
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Have fun and be prepared to experiment.
I'm jealous though; that kit puts my basic set to shame
Broch
).Have fun and be prepared to experiment.
I'm jealous though; that kit puts my basic set to shame
Broch
Nice set. In my experience, no substitute for lessons. I did a course many years ago with Jacqueline Wakeford and it has stood me in good stead ever since. Deerman's offer is ace
I'd also pick up a couple of books. I'd recommend Wakeford's book on technique. It seems to be out of print, but I've used it more than any other as a reference, and there are old copies about. Also John Goddard's Waterside Guide is an excellent way to keep everything is good context.
Anyway, looks like a sweet set, have fun!
Chris
I'd also pick up a couple of books. I'd recommend Wakeford's book on technique. It seems to be out of print, but I've used it more than any other as a reference, and there are old copies about. Also John Goddard's Waterside Guide is an excellent way to keep everything is good context.
Anyway, looks like a sweet set, have fun!
Chris
Just getting into this myself,, have a look at these videos:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eoq5IAzj28g&feature=channel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eoq5IAzj28g&feature=channel
I'm in lancashire and am happy to give a tutorial on tying flies.
there doesnt seem to be a vice in the pic? if there isnt one, you'll need one!
barn owl says its not difficult and he's right unless we re talking caddis flies, certain salmon flies, may flies, in fact actually, quite a few things are pretty difficult if you havent done it before.
there doesnt seem to be a vice in the pic? if there isnt one, you'll need one!
barn owl says its not difficult and he's right unless we re talking caddis flies, certain salmon flies, may flies, in fact actually, quite a few things are pretty difficult if you havent done it before.
Except for when you're nearly at the end of whipping and you snap the silk because you pulled it too tightly.
or when you finish with the glue and realise that you ve trapped a feather wing with a single thread which you couldnt see because it was just behind the rim of the magnifing glass :aargh4:
... or when you impale yourself on the un-viced hook of a salmon double whilst tying in a golden pheasant tail :|
ah yes!
I did manage to stick two hooks of a treble into my thumb once, right past the barbs. it was an A&E job as well. still have the scars.
I did manage to stick two hooks of a treble into my thumb once, right past the barbs. it was an A&E job as well. still have the scars.
there was no vice but i have one now and i have tied a few buzzers so far, i have seen the fly tying videos on u-tube and they have been a great help. would like some lessons so my take you up on the offers after middlewood . as for who made the set i am unsure as it was a freind of a friend but as far as i know he just got to old to fish so gave up tying them.
thanks for all of your help and comments.
thanks for all of your help and comments.
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