Fly tying

[bengaloo]

(03-28-2020, 03:45 PM)Belsnickel Wrote: So, having extra time on my hands at home thanks to current global circumstances, I decided to take up a hobby. I picked up a fly tying kit from my local fly shop and am learning how to fly some ties.



That was my first attempt at a size 8 olive wooly bugger.

Anyone else around here tie flies? What is everyone else doing to pass the extra time at home besides descending into alcoholism.

Welcome to the awesome world of fly tying! Yes sir I love to tie also! Used to travel around tying flies at outdoors shows, and was and Orvis guide for many years. I still teach classes on both topics! Been tying since I was 8 years old and still going strong at 45. Mostly a lot of bass flies these days.

The pic aint showing up but wooly buggers are a great place to start and never get old. You can tie them in any color and size, with big tails or small tails, with flash or rubber. Pretty much anything goes with those fish catchers. Other than a size 18 pheasant tail for trout, a bugger is my all time fav.

Great hobby. Do you fish on Mossy Creek much? I havent fished it in years, but its nice.