The other day I was catching fish with a fly I tied when I was just getting into it. Funny thing is that fly caught more than my newly dressed versions with more material variability.I have to say, I've been looking at my store bought flies lately thinking, mine suck.
I tie a little, had a kit since age 8. But can't say I've put in the dedication beyond being able to put together the basics.
But damn, you guys kill it. Kudos
Yep, this ^^^The other day I was catching fish with a fly I tied when I was just getting into it. Funny thing is that fly caught more than my newly dressed versions with more material variability.
Sometimes the basics is best, and very often the flies that don’t look the best catch fish. Pick one of the store bought types you use the most and focus on making your own version.
Maybe you want the fly to float more w/o having to dress it so much, or you want a heavier version or maybe a different size.
Icelandic sheepWhat's the fur there? I can't quite tell...
100% Wear Resistant…Found these hooks while burning time wandering around the Portland fly shop. Anybody else ever use them?View attachment 60902View attachment 60903
They have some kind of Teflon type coating on them. Pretty burly but I don't know about "100% wear resistant"100% Wear Resistant…
PFAS hooks, just what we need!They have some kind of Teflon type coating on them. Pretty burly but I don't know about "100% wear resistant"
They are designed for carp so they are probably more often than not the least contaminated thing in the water.PFAS hooks, just what we need!
Very nice! What size?View attachment 61083View attachment 61084Some jig chironomids for the drink
12's with 4.00 mm slotted tung beadsVery nice! What size?
It’s like stainless …it’s not stain proof, it just stains less…They have some kind of Teflon type coating on them. Pretty burly but I don't know about "100% wear resistant"