intro and a question

[joe1233]

Just wanted to say hey new to the forum and I’m located in central va
I was wondering whets the best method to start tying, and if there is a starting kit anyone recommends.

Thanks

Joe

[M. Wood]

Hello Joe,
Welcome, lots of good information and people on the forum here.

[Peter E.]

I don’know that there is really a bad way to get into the game. I started with a kit and I’m still using the same vice.

[Gary Worrall]

Welcome aboard Joe,
To learn, you can go down two directions depending on your location,
Firstly,
You can join a club and learn through their members and fly tying sessions.
Secondly,
If you are not near any clubs, there are thousands of DVDs out there on how to tie flies, even YouTube has it covered,
Lastly,
This site has some of the best fly tiers from around the world, even from Australia we have our best saltwater tier, Chris Beech

As for a vice, if you are just tying for freshwater, almost any cheap vice will get you started,
Looking for a new starter vice,
IMHO, the Danvise has it covered,
Good vise, cheap, does everything from little trout hooks to large saltwater flies

If you are in a remote area and do not have access to materials and tools, everything is available on the net, even flies available in the USA at very reasonable prices
Regards,
Gary

[joe1233]

Thanks for all the information guys I think I will give it a go and see what happens I will keep everyone posted

[George F.]

Just wanted to say hey new to the forum and I’m located in central va
I was wondering whets the best method to start tying, and if there is a starting kit anyone recommends.

Thanks

Joe

Joe-

I would pick a few simple patterns.  This is one of my all time favorite video’s to recommend because you can see a tier make a nymph in 90 seconds.  And this is a fly that does and will catch fish.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hD0uIga8-kc

All you need is a hook, copper wire, pheasant tail, some peacock herl, and some thread.  And if you want to get fancy there are many variations on youtube.

There are many simple flies, such as caddis pupae, wooly buggers, etc. that are easy to tie, and only require a few materials.

In the beginning you have so much to learn about thread control, thread tension, not hitting the thread on the point of the hook (trust me, it takes time), and most importantly fly proportion.

So start easy, and if you ask here for good flies for the waters you are fishing you will get many recommendations on simple ties that will not break the bank, but will allow you the unique pleasure of catching a fish on your own flies.

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