About Buying fly tying fishing Flies Online Part 3/3

About Buying fly tying fishing Flies Online Part 3/3


Variety

No matter what you want to purchase, nothing beats the internet for window shopping. I have seen the same fly pattern tied three different ways on three different sites. This variety allows you to find the best pattern that matches your intended fishing location. For example, if you plan to fish faster moving water, your parachute patterns might need a bit more hackle, or even a brighter post. On the other hand, if you plan to fish tailwaters, your mayfly patterns might need to sit lower on the water. By the same token, if you intend to fish mostly in the spring, your mayfly patterns might need to be a lighter color than if you intend to fish in the fall.

By browsing different sites for the same patterns, you will be able to compare patterns and ascertain the right fly for you. The best way to do this is to open two or three browser windows at a time on your computer. Then go to different sites in each browser and compare the patterns you are interested in.

Save money

Quite simply, buying flies online can save you money. Not only can you find discounts for large orders, the actual cost of individual flies can be lower than if you purchased flies from some of the larger fly tying fishing retailers. The best online merchants often charge as little as 65 cents (sometimes, even 50 cents for fly patterns). One disadvantage is that you don't get to inspect the flies before you purchase them, unlike in a store. I recommend buying a few different patterns your first time so that you can determine not only the quality of the flies, but the consistency of the quality across different patterns. For example, a good initial purchase might include a stonefly nymph, a caddis pattern, a mayfly emerger, a mayfly dun, and an attractor pattern. This way you could check the various elements of typical flies such as tails, dubbing, hackle, deer-hair, and hook strength.

About Buying fly tying fishing Flies Online Part 2/3

About Buying fly tying fishing Flies Online Part 2/3

About Buying fly tying fishing Flies OnlineNext, research local shops on the internet - find out who the proprietors are and when they are open for business. Now this idea might seem obvious to many of you, but make it a point to stop at these shops before you fish. When you arrive, ask them about recent fishing activity and what flies they would recommend. Tell them about your trip, let them know you found their site on the internet, and ask for their advice. Tell them what flies you already have and ask about what else you may need. If your budget allows, purchase as many of the flies they recommend.

Save time while supplementing your current collection

There comes a time in which your energy is better focused on fishing than tying flies. A typical North American fly-fisher and fly-tyer spends the "off" months tying flies for the season ahead. Many fisherman focus the bulk of their tying efforts on the winter months to prepare for spring, summer, and fall fishing. If you are one of those anglers who feel like they never have enough flies, purchasing your "basic" flies online can leave you time to focus on the more specialized, region-specific flies that you might not find on the web. For example, why not buy your attractor flies such as Adams or Stimulators, so that you can concentrate on the special mayfly flies that you know will require special attention to detail? The same idea applies to those "hard-to-tie" flies - if you dislike tying size 24 Tricos, why not buy those items online so you have more time to crank out the flies you prefer to tie?

Also, consider how much your time is worth. Think about your fly-tying time as if you were a professional fly-tyer. How much is an hour of your fly-tying time worth? If it takes you two hours to tie twelve size 26 BWO emergers, you might be better off spending $10 on a dozen of the same fly so that you can use those two hours to tie 18 Rusty Spinners.

About Buying fly tying fishing Flies Online Part 1/3

About Buying fly tying fishing Flies Online Part 1/3

For many fly-fisherman,Fly tying fishing is a serious hobby. Not only is flt tying fishing economical, it is enjoyable. Nothing beats the thrill of mastering a new fly pattern, or creating specialized flies for ones' unique fishing situations. Also, one cannot underestimate the sense of adventure that accompanies the fly-fisher on the prowl for the perfect materials, whether browsing the local fly shop, ransacking a craft store, or even salvaging road kill.

Given that tying your own flies provides so much satisfaction, why buy flies online?

Obtain local fly patterns

The first reason is that as your Fly fishing experience grows, your desire to test new and foreign waters increases. As a result, your need for localized patterns becomes more important. Sure, you want to do the research and tie your own variations of the Club Sandwich before you hit the Snake River for the first time, but there's something to be said about fishing the tried and true local patterns on your initial outings to foreign waters. With that idea established, you can either buy these flies from a local shop or purchase them online. I recommend doing both.

Say you live in New Jersey and you're planning your first trip to Colorado. You and your buddies plan to hit a few a rivers within 10 days. Before you go, do research on the internet - find out what's hatching on these rivers when you plan to visit them, and what patterns work best. Then, based on your research, purchase enough flies online to cover you while fishing these waters. Now you have a safety net - you won't have to worry about not having enough flies for the rivers you'll fish at the end of your trip.

Next, research local shops on the internet - find out who the proprietors are and when they are open for business. Now this idea might seem obvious to many of you, but make it a point to stop at these shops before you fish. When you arrive, ask them about recent fishing activity and what flies they would recommend. Tell them about your trip, let them know you found their site on the internet, and ask for their advice. Tell them what flies you already have and ask about what else you may need. If your budget allows, purchase as many of the flies they recommend.

Save time while supplementing your current collection

There comes a time in which your energy is better focused on fishing than tying flies. A typical North American fly-fisher and fly-tyer spends the "off" months tying flies for the season ahead. Many fisherman focus the bulk of their tying efforts on the winter months to prepare for spring, summer, and fall fishing. If you are one of those anglers who feel like they never have enough flies, purchasing your "basic" flies online can leave you time to focus on the more specialized, region-specific flies that you might not find on the web. For example, why not buy your attractor flies such as Adams or Stimulators, so that you can concentrate on the special mayfly flies that you know will require special attention to detail? The same idea applies to those "hard-to-tie" flies - if you dislike tying size 24 Tricos, why not buy those items online so you have more time to crank out the flies you prefer to tie?

Also, consider how much your time is worth. Think about your Fly tying fishing time as if you were a professional fly-tyer. How much is an hour of your fly-tying time worth? If it takes you two hours to tie twelve size 26 BWO emergers, you might be better off spending $10 on a dozen of the same fly so that you can use those two hours to tie 18 Rusty Spinners.

Fly tying fishing - Fly Tying

Fly tying fishing - Fly Tying

Fly tying can be easy and fun. It is important not only to select the right knot for a particular job but to tie it properly. Poorly Tied knots will mean lost fish. In this article, we discuss a few basic steps to follow when fly tying all knots for fly tying fishing, followed by some ingenious ways you can obtain free fly tying materials.

Three Basic Steps

Lubricate knots: Before you tighten a knot, lubricate it with saliva or by dipping it in the water. This will help the knot slide and seat properly. Lubrication also decreases excessive heat which dramatically weakens monofilament. Heat is generated by the friction created when knots are drawn up tight.

Seat the knot: Tighten knots with a steady, continuous pull. Make sure the knot is tight and secure. After it is tied, pull on the line and leader to make sure it holds. It is better to test it now than when a fish is on.

Trim neatly: Use nippers to trim the material as close as possible without nicking or damaging the Fly Tying Fishing knot.

Free Fly Tying Fishing Materials Around Your Home A quick browse around your house may yield some inexpensive and creative fly tying materials. If you need some glow ball material so you can tie a few eggs try the yarn you have in the house. Use some colors you think might work well. Pull a few strands off and begin tying your eggs. Mixed a few colors just to see what patterns you get.

These have been reported to work really well on the Colorado river. POW! Fish go for the egg. Cast after cast will yield some nice trout in the 16-24" range. The best pattern is an orange yarn with a pink strand.

Consider also some of the following Fly Tying Fishing materials:

Dubbing Dryer Lint - Choose the right color close to dry and then pull the lint out and use as common dubbing materials.

Brush the Dog - Several breeds such as Chows have thick undercoats. The fur makes a great natural material for dubbing.

Feathers A look around the yard or park can yield some interesting feathers to use for Fly Tying Fishing . Just a note however, wild birds are known for mites so take steps to insure you don't end up infecting your purchased features with these nasty critters.

Suggestions for avoiding mites:

Zap the materials in the microwave for 30sec. Put them in a plastic baggy and freeze them for a few days.

Stay away from dead birds. They could have been infected with a disease.

Foam body Packing foam commonly used for electronics work great. Just cut off a small strip and presto you have your body material. Need a different color than white, pull out a permanent marker such as a Sharpe and apply the desired color.

Furs Any old stuffed animals laying around? Some synthetic furs will work well on your Fly Tying Fishing flies.

Just take a look around the house and you will find items to substitute your traditional Fly Tying Fishing materials. Its a great way to save a few dollars and expand your creativity. You might even find that perfect combination to land that fly tying fishing trophy!

Another alternative is too take a trip to the local craft store. They also are a great resource for Fly Tying Fishing materials such as feathers, furs, threads, beads, etc.

The Art Of Fly Tying Fishing , Mastering The Basics

The Art Of Fly Tying Fishing , Mastering The Basics

Tying your own flies can be very satisfying, especially when you are lucky (or skillful) enough to catch fish with them. Patience is a definate requirement of any fly tyer (which should not be a problem if you are an angler!) as is a deftness of hand and nimble fingers.

To tie flies you are going to need a few basic instruments.

First and foremost is the fly tying vice. Without a vice you will find it nigh on impossible to make a presentable fly. At this point it is a good time to decide if you want to bells and whistles model or something basic that gets the job done. The former will have a few features lacking on the basic type such as a multi angle tilting head, perhaps it may also include a steel plate (allowing it sit freestanding rather than having to be clamped to a table), or maybe it includes an extra arm to hold the spool of thread or tying silk. You can also buy a vice that comes with several different sized jaws that accommodate larger hooks (for bass or slamon fishing for example) and also ones for tiny hooks that you would tie a midge pattern.

Having decided what vice you want next are some essential tools you should have, they include a Bobbin Holder, Hackle Pliers and Scissors. When you become more advanced you may want to consider buying a Dubbing Twister and Dubbing Brush.

Next to consider is just what type of flies you are going to create. This will depend largely on what type of fishing you regularly do.

Fly Tying Fishing can be broken down into two disciplines, wet or dry fly fishing.

Dry fly tying fishing it could be argued is a pursuit of purists, however there is no reason for this to be as anyone can master the dry fly. As the same suggests the flies are not submerged in the water, rather they float of the surface of the lake , river or stream. The Summer months are the most productive time of year for dry fly fishing as insects abound, however spring (the mayfly season is often referred as duffers fortnight!) and autumn time are also good times so should not be dismissed.

More common is Wet fly tying fishing. This can be broken down into further categories which include nymphing and the use of larger patterns known as lures. It is this type of fishing that produce the most results probably because it is the style more often used.

If you are new to fly tying then you could do no worse than starting with basic patterns such as the Pheasant Tail nymph or a Stick fly. These are not hard to master at the vice and they are great flies to use on Trout Fisheries or lakes.

Fly tying fishing For Beginners - How to Cement and Finish a Completed Fly Head Using a Feather

Fly tying fishing For Beginners - How to Cement and Finish a Completed Fly Head Using a Feather


As far as hobbies go, Fly Tying Fishing is not one that should be attempted by the impatient or easily angered, although neither is fly tying fishing. When you finally get fed up enough with the ridiculous prices that fishing stores are asking for flies and decide to take up the hobby yourself you can expect to be told to buy the very best fly tying equipment available. Do not be fooled, the only real equipment you need for fly tying is a good vice and a better pair of scissors. I have been fly tying for 15 years, one of the very best tricks I learned throughout my experience as a fly tyer and fisherman is a fly is only as good as the knot you start with and the knot you finish with.

Fly Tying Fishing 1

When you start a fly always cover the hook stem completely making sure to double up on the back of the stem near the curve. When finishing, always make sure give yourself enough room to tie it off using a finishing knot. This is especially true for the novice fly tyers, you will want to add dubbing, feathers and hair to the whole stem but you need to make sure you don't cover the eye of the hook.
Your finishing knot should be a simple over under knot, similar to a clove hitch or a doubled overhand knot. Instead of buying a finishing knot tool that they sell in fly fishing product stores, take a large feather (I have found turkey to be the best), and cut off the last three inches of its base. Where the feather would have connected with the birds flesh there should be a small hole.

Fly Tying Fishing 2

That small hole should be inserted around the eye of the fly. Take your bobbin and form the finishing knot around the feather base. Once you have made the knot, slide the knot down the feather until it comes off onto the fly hook stem, then pull to tighten. Put one drop of finishing cement into the hole on the base of the feather and insert the feather onto the eye of the hook again. Take a small piece of feather and insert it into the eye of the hook to clear out the excess cement inside the eye. This small trick will save you time and agitation so that you wont have as many flies "die on the vise."

Fly tying fishing Strategies - Dry Line Leech

Fly tying fishing Strategies - Dry Line Leech

One of the interesting "fly tying fishing strategies" to emerge form the "Kamloops Lakes" over recent years is the use of a micro-leech "trout fly pattern" on a dry line with a "strike indicator".

Traditionally, the black or blood leech is usually fished with a sinking line, either casted along the drop-offs beside weed beds or trolled in open water. In shallower water, I would use a weighted fly on a dry or intermediate line.

These days, one of the popular ways to fish this trout fly pattern is to suspend the micro-leech just above a weed bed or shallow bottom area using a strike indicator. It seemed odd at first but when you think about it, it make's good sense.

The leech is a staple food for fish throughout the season with high interest in the spring and the fall when hatches of other insects are unavailable. Fish cruise along dropoffs beside or over the weed beds looking for any food that may stray from their natural shelter. Using the strike indicator on the leader with a slow retrieve or drift allows you to serve up dinner while reducing the risk of getting caught up in the weeds.

Here are some strategies and a few other little rules of thumb to employ when attempting this micro-leech fly tying fishing strategy.

1) Know the depth that you want to fish. If you are fishing above the weed bed, then find the depth of the water to the top of the weeds. If you are fishing the bottom, then find out the true depth. If you are just letting the line sit, set the indicator within 1 foot of the desired depth.

2) If you are casting and retrieving, extend the leader below the strike indicator about 1'-2'more than the depth that you intend to fish. When you start your retrieve, which ranges from really slow to slow, the line will is find it's level. If you are catching weeds just simply adjust the strike indicator. I found that my success is best if my retrieve rate is just fast enough to keep the dry line straight.

3) If you are drifting or trolling (slow) then set the distance between the strike indicator and the fly from about 1.5 to 2 times the depth you are intending to fish. This allows for the angle of the leader. Again, adjust the indicator as required.

4) When we think of leeches, we think of those big black things. Well, those are large blood leeches and although fish will feed on them, they also feed on smaller leeches that we call micro-leeches. Generally a micro-leech will be no larger than a size 8 9672 Mustad (1.25" long) and as small as a size 12 9672 (0.75" long). Micro-leeches can be effectively fished in shallow water from about 3' to about 20 feet deep. This fly pattern may or may not have a bead head depending on the depth you are fishing. I tend to stay away from bead heads until I'm fishing water more than 8 feet deep.

Getting Great Catches With fly tying fishing Flies

Getting Great Catches With fly tying fishing Flies

If you are into fly tying fishing, then definitely you have encountered fishing terms such as artificial fly, wet and dry flies and fly tying fishing flies. In fact, the term fly tying fishing will not be without the flies. However, it must be clear that flies, even the artificial ones, can be used for other forms of fishing.

In the game of fly tying fishing, the main concept is that we try to catch the fish using some form of fly which closely resembles whatever kind of prey your fish is after. In the world of flies and preys, the most popular water insects that are imitates as artificial flies are Stoneflies, Caddis and Mayflies. They are the most commonly imitated insects even during those early times and development of the sport of fly tying fishing, even up to the modern times.

How are artificial fly tying fishing flies exactly made?

In the early times, flies that are artificially created are usually made of the combination of feathers, animal hairs or furs; all these three are tied to a fish hook by the early fishermen in order to mimic fish preys, albeit quite crudely. These materials were formed to create imitations of the usual insects and tiny animals (Caddis and Mayflies, as earlier mentioned) and baitfish.

Nowadays, with the modern era of fishing, advanced materials such as synthetics, rubber and mylar are mixed with natural components to produce to highest quality fly tying fishing flies. The imitation is cunningly so close that even the veteran will be amazed by the resemblance of the fly to the fish prey it mimics. Now there are numerous preys that are being imitated by artificial fly tying fishing flies such as water and land insects, worms, spawn, small amphibians and reptiles, crustaceans and even birds.

Construction of fly tying fishing flies

Basically construction of artificial fly tying fishing flies is done using the method of fly tying. This process involves basic tying tools as well as the components of the fly pattern that are being tied and the pattern to mimic. Fly tying equipment effectively assembles all materials to the fishing hook. Such materials are the common ones like feathers, hooks and furs. When tying flies, natural as well as synthetic components are needed. On the other hand, a fly pattern represents the blueprint needed for fly creation. With a fly pattern, you will know the appropriate size of hooks, the colors, as well as the assembly method.

Fly tying fishing Hooks

Fly tying fishing Hooks

Without a hook we have a little chance of catching a fish and there are now hundreds of different hook patterns all based on a pointed, bent and barbed length of wire. Modern fly tying is done with an eyed hook either straight, up or down-eyed depending on personal preference for the type of fly being tied. The length of the shank can vary tremendously as can the gape of the hook and the set of the point. Hooks come either plain or forged, the latter having the end compressed to give more strength. The modern trend in fly fishing is to use barbless hooks so that an unwanted fish can be released with the minimum injury and so provide future sport. However, the vast majority of fly hooks are barbed and a range of commonly used patterns is shown.

Hooks are tempered in that the metal is heat-treated to harden it, but tempering is an absolute science for the hook must not be brittle that it breaks under tension, i.e. when in the mouth of the fish, and nor must it be soft that it straightens out under a pull.

In Fly Tying Fishing you are going to spend a considerable amount of time constructing a fly on a hook then the first thing you need to do is to test its temper. If you do not, then your own temper is likely to be severely tested it after much effort and time the hook breaks or straightens on the first fish it hook. However, testing a hook takes but a moment and you do it soon as the hook is placed in the vice.

At this point you will learn how to place a hook correctly into a fly-tying vice. The object is to cover the point of the hook with the jaws of the vice so that the tying thread does not catch on the sharp point and cut it. The hook must also be held so that the shank is level to make the tying operation easier and you do this by getting a good hold with the vice jaws on the lower part of the bend. Do not screw up the vice jaw so tight that the face of the jaw can be damaged, use just enough grip to ensure the hook is firmly held.

The temper-testing Fly Tying Fishing operation is not too technical, all you do is to depress the hook end with your thumb and let it go. If the hook bends or breaks discard it and try another. Ideally, it should return instantly to its original shape with a 'ping'.

The old adage that you get the best by paying the most applies very much to hook but even then you will get the occasionally bad one in a batch.

Fly Tying Fishing: Tie Your Own

Fly Tying Fishing: Tie Your Own

You can buy flies for fly tying fishing, but you’ll want to tie your own at some point. Undoubtedly, your first fly will be the Frankenstein Fly.

Of Flies…

There is a particular fly for every fish, location and situation. There are basic flies like the Woolly Bugger and millions of exotic ones. You can buy thousands of them, but it will set you back a pretty penny. So, it’s time to tie your own.

The first step in the fly process is getting some educated advice at the bookstore. You’ll need to browse the fishing section for the hundreds of books on the subject. You’ll see books like “Flies for Idiots”, “Be One With The Fly”, “I Fly, You Fly, We All Fly” and other mythical titles. Pick the one that seems tailored to your needs, buy your tools and supplies and head home.

One of the first flies most people try to tie is the Woolly Bugger. It can be used for most situations and seems fairly simple to tie. Since this is your first time, you’ll actually be tying the Frankenstein Fly whether you realize it or not. This is true regardless of the specific fly you try to tie.

With the Woolly Bugger, you’ll use a jam knot, a fluffy piece of marabou, lead wire and so on. You’ll follow the directions in detail. You’ll wind. You’ll strip fuzz. You’ll wrap like you’ve never wrapped before. In the end, you will have followed every step in agonizing detail. As you finish the last step, whip finishing your fly, you’ll step back to admire the best Woolly Bugger.

At this point, you’ll look at the book and your masterpiece. Then you’ll jump on the Internet and pull up pictures of Woolly Bugger flies. Then the neighborhood will shake with a piercing scream. Yes, you’ve created something that faintly looks like a Woolly Bugger, but strikingly like Frankenstein.

Congratulations, you’ve tied a Frankenstein Fly. Welcome to the league of mad tie scientists.

Have Faith

Tying flies is definitely an art. You will almost never get it right the first time. Don’t be discouraged. Keep at it. Who knows, maybe the fish will find your Frankenstein Fly to be a tasty treat.

Fly Tying Fishing Info

Fly Tying Fishing Info

Fly tying fishing is one of the hottest trends in world fishing, and obviously this hype leads to a great amount of products and books. Which steps do you take to acquire the right materials and have a good day out?

The first thing any fly tying fisher needs, is the necessary fly tying materials. Go and visit your local tackle shop or look on the internet and get a package together with all the required items. Obviously, bait and tackle are two very important items. Look out for the right bait for every specific type of fish you intend fishing and try to find out which types of fish are present in the pond or river you are fishing. When you are unsure about which type of bait you need, just consult some fishing books that give an overview of all types of fish and their respective bait. Also, most fly tying fishing tackle shops are willing to provide you with the required information and will usually give you expert advice on fly tying fishing materials and techniques.

Fly tying fishing tackle shops and the advice they give to the customer are vital when going out for a day of recreational fishing. Keep in mind, most fly tying fishing tackle shop owners are experienced fishermen whose opinion is usually more reliable and valuable than that which you may find on the internet.

Then on to the right tackles and tying materials. Fly tying tackle comes in all types and sizes, so try to look up which one is the best for you in books or ask advice in store. Different types of fish can require the need for an different type of fishing tackle. Other required key items include, seat boxes, reserve reels, bed chairs and many other fishing accessories.

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