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August 6th, 2006

Tied Flies

Hand Tied Fishing Fly – mayfly 1 doz

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Hand Tied Fishing Fly – Mixed Flys 2 doz

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Fly Fishing – the decision to start

So you’ve decided you want to learn how to fly fish, or at least look into taking it up – this will be one of the best decisions you’ve ever made. Fly Fishing is, without doubt, one of the most rewarding sports I’ve been involved in. It’s not just about catching fish, in fact far from it. Fly fishing has taken me to some of the most beautiful places in the world, just me, my rod and nature. It will take you to places that very few people in the world will ever get to experience and it will only cost you the gas for your car to get there!

So what is so great about fly fishing and why should you learn how to fly fish? Picture this, a crisp morning, you’re sitting beside a mountain fed river that has been there for thousands of years longer than you. The sun has not yet come up; you’re waiting for it to get light enough so you can see you’re line on the water. While sitting there you are contemplating what will be the result of your first cast of they day. Last night you spent hours tying flies, setting up your rod in front of the fire while having a beer with mates, talking through the prospects of the next day. The sky begins to brighten, you decide it’s time!

Standing in gin clear water you strip out line, preparing for your first cast of the day. You lift the line off the water, elevating the two flies you selected as you’re killer flies for the first part of the morning. You’ve got plenty of line in the air; you decide it’s time to throw the first cast onto the water, the line loops out on itself, softly cutting the water. You see the flies present themselves to the water, you’re now fishing…

You follow your line as it makes its way through its drift, waiting for the first chance of a strike. The sun is slowly starting to come up, you know it’s breakfast time for the Rainbow Trout you’re about to fool. You see an indication of your line going under the water, STRIKE and then the greatest feeling you can get on the water – tap, tap, tap on the end of your rod; the fish is on! You’ve successfully fooled your first fish of the day into swallowing the fly you tied last night using natural materials, a bit of thread and a hook. Adrenaline sets in; did I hook it well, where will I land it, how big is it, are thoughts that rush through your mind. You softly play the fish, it takes you back into the main flow, runs down stream and then runs toward you, it’s more of a challenge landing the thing! Eventually the fish tires and gives up, you’re able to net it, get your mate to take a quick picture then return the fish to the river to allow it to fight another day!

And as I say, catching fish isn’t just what it’s all about. Fly fishing offers so much on so many levels – I’ve taken dozens of first timers out on the water and every single one of them have loved it, fish or no fish, they’ve all appreciated the skill of the sport, the environment in which we’re lucky enough to practice it and the sense of accomplishment at even just getting the flies on the water.

In two minds about whether to Learn to Fly Fish? Didn’t think so; see you on the water…

About the Author

Fly Editor is an experienced fly fisherman and the editor of an informational fly fishing website:

www.startflyfishingnow.com

StartFlyfishingnow.com is a resource for anyone interested in learning to fly fish or someone looking for information on fly fishing. Check my site for other articles and much more.

Should You Learn How To Tie Flies For Fly Fishing?

Concerning fly fishing, it is naturally all about the flies, and tying flies can be a tricky, tedious thing to do if you choose to try it. In regards to tying, it is important that you have a still hand and a fairly good idea what the trout will be attracted to, so they will bite more often. Naturally, you will need to research these things and trial and error would also have to be used. However, if you know what the main diet of a trout, then you will have a great idea of what you will need when figuring out how to tie flies to catch a fair amount of trout.

Learning how to tie flies is generally thought of as the definitive test when it comes to fly fishing. Sure, you could go out and buy a good spinner or spoon to add to your collection. This would of course cost a bit of money. Then again, you could also take the extra step and tie your own flies. Contrary to what you may think, it does not take that long to learn how to tie flies and attract trout effectively. The important and obvious thing to remember is, if the fly does not look right, chances are the trout will not bite. This is why knowing how to tie flies is pertinent – the process cannot be rushed and no corners can be cut.

No one has claimed that tying flies is the easiest thing in the world. But, it is not as hard as most people claim it to be. A lot of people are even scared to begin learning how to tie flies, because some people they know may take hours to complete one fly. This turns a lot of people off, so they simply rely on the pros to sell their flies to them, or go to their local sporting goods store and take their chances on the quality of flies sold there. The expenses incurred here – whether you purchase from a pro or a sporting goods shop – are actually unnecessary. Once you learn how to tie flies easily, quickly, and effectively, you will undoubtedly save a lot of money.

Your only upfront expense will be in purchasing the necessary tooling for tying flies. Once you get the hang of it, which will not take long, you will then have the ability to tie a lot of flies in a relatively short period of time, and save a whole lot of money in the process. Sure, if you have no guidance or don’t have someone teaching you how to tie flies, then the task will be tedious and frustrating. However, if this is something you truly would like to do, then with the proper guidance and practice, you could master the art of how to tie flies faster than you may think it is possible.

About the Author

My name is Emmett Gregg, and I am a professional fly fishing instructor, and author of The Complete Illustrated Guide: How To Tie Flies.

I come from a family of fly fishermen(my grandfather, my father etc.), and my grandfather was a master of the art of tying flies. Naturally, his secret techniques on how to tie flies were passed down to my father, and then to me.

His secrets were never revealed until now, since I have published The Complete Illustrated Guide: How To Tie Flies. This is a thorough, step-by-step guide – with some of my grandfather’s illustrations and photos – that guarantees that you will learn how to tie flies faster, better, and effectively.

It is highly recommended and available at: http://www.howtotieflies.info