Fly Tying Material

what is an easy fly patern that doesnt require a lot of material?

ok so im looking for a new fly fishing fly to tie...im running low on materials rite now and dont have a whole lot of money to buy any more...so im looking for something thats easy to tie and doesnt need many things to tie it with
ok thanks airflow but lol lately all i have been tying are san juans and 2 different colors of phesant tails
thanks again and i have tied buggers but all my hackle that i have left is to webby and i need more marabou

you probably won't have the tiny hooks but midges would be good cuz you'll use next to nothing tying them. midges are the number 1 trout food throughout the year in most rivers(do some reading it is true...). if you had a little money then canadian brown leeches, sheep creek specials or stayner ducktails, all 3 of these do well in most stillwater. hairs ears perhaps? stoneflys can be done pretty plain too, and they work just as well as the high detail ones....

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Fly Tying Material

Trout Fly Line

i have just started fly fishing and i am after a good intermediate line?

which make is best and where do i buy it from.....ps. i am trout fishing in sheffield, yorkshire and not salmon in canada!!!

Hi I have tried quite a few different makes of fly lines and personally I find the Cortland range very good and if you want a very good clear intermediate I would go go the 333 Pro Clear one as its a good beginner's line which is easy to cast. it comes in w/f 6,7,8 and costs around the £34.00 mark, I know its not the cheapest but I find it a very good line for small / medium sized still waters and you can buy them through most retail outlets including the mail order ones but if you shop around you can get some very good deals, I fish mainly Rutland, Grafham, Ravensthorp, and waters like Lechlade and Elinor and I don't have many problems with it including little to no line memory.
I hope you find one you like and carry on fishing oh and by the way if you ever get a chance to do some float tubing then do it as its the most fun you can have with a pair of chest waders on !!!!! especially when you catch a 2lb trout and it tows you round the lake !

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Fly Fishing, Beginners Guide to the Types of Fishing Flies

In fly fishing, flies are generally divided into four types of artificial flies. (Flies are also called lures in some countries.) 

They are:

1       Dry flies

2 Wet flies

3 Nymphs

4 Streamers

The categories of flies can cross into each other.  There are no real strict guidelines for classifying the flies as depending on the countries, traditions of terminology.  (Some anglers also classify emerges as another category of flies. These sit partially underneath the surface and partially on top of the water, imitating things like newly emerging mayflies.)

Dry flies sit on the top of the water.  They imitate insects sitting on the surface like mayflies, midges, caddis flies, beetles, grasshoppers, spiders and spinners to name a few types. They can be fished still, drifting with the current or wind, or fished with small twitches or rapid pulls. Using dry flies can be exhilarating experience as you can see the fish strike the fly.   Dries are used seasonally in lakes and rivers and are generally effective when fish are actively feeding on insects on top of the water.  Dry flies are normally made of light buoyant materials or are tied with hackles that help the fly sit on the water surface.  A floatant spray or gel is applied to the dry fly to make it buoyant.  A couple of false casts will also help dry it.

Wet flies as the name suggest that the fly is fished in the water, either.  The flies can imitate small baitfish, leeches, frogs, crawdad's and swimming insects.  Wets can be fished just under the surface with dead drifts, slow twitches up to fast retrieves.  Some times a take will occur as the fly is sinking.  For getting wets deep down, weighted or bead heads are effective, especially when combined with intermediate or sinking fly lines.

Nymphs are a very effective and a common world wide food source in rivers and lakes.  Nymphs can be fished on the drop, drifting, and slow to medium retrieves, either just under the surface or deep down. They imitate the underwater stage of insects like mayfly nymphs, stoneflies and damselfly nymphs. A good portion of a trout’s diet consists of nymphs in most seasons and waters. A long leader and tippet is effective for nymphing, especially in clear or over fished waters.

Streamers are bigger wet flies imitating baitfish like minnows, sculpins and bigger appetizing food.  Streamers usually work best near the bottom and are generally quickly retrieved for salmon, bigger trout and also for saltwater fish. Bigger flies like streamers, may also result in a bigger catch, although don’t be surprised when your four inch streamer lands a small twelve inch trout.  Artificial streamers can be colorful and have a mixture of assorted fly tying materials.

Dry flies, wets, nymphs and streamers are all effective in the right environment. The secret to getting the most out your fishing is to use different techniques and test all the time. Don’t be afraid to try different types of flies and patterns, especially if the fishing is slow. So no matter what country you live in and regardless of how you classify your flies, just make sure you have various types of flies to cover all fly fishing conditions and fish. Now you are ready to catch the big one!

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Trout Fly Line

Sage Fly

need to buy a fly new rod and reel?

which one would you recomend hardy or sage ? price dont matter need to get it right an what model would it be?

Robert,

My nickname isn't Sagefisher by accident, I fish with Sage fly rods. I am a little prejudiced towards Sage, but then they make an excellent array of fly rods. They are all handmade made here in the United States.

There are a number of good fly rods out there. Sage is one of the best. Winston is also one of the best, but it's low end rods are now made overseas. Thomas & Thomas was just purchased by an English company so I don't know what they are going to do with their rods. Hardy is an English company and I am not familiar with their products.

Personally, I say buy Sage, you can't go wrong. The lifetime warranty is great, but then a number of other companies have had to start lifetime warranties as well, to try to keep up with the top of the line rods.

As for which Sage, that does depend on how much you want to spend and more importantly, your level of casting skill.

Sage breaks their fly rods down into three groups: Premium Fly Rods; Specialty Fly Rods; and Value Fly Rods.

The Specialty Fly Rod is the saltwater rated Xi2. This is a great saltwater fly rod, they make them from 4 weights to 16 weights. They are made for serious saltwater fishing.

The Premium Fly Rod is the area you may want to take a look at. They have a wider selection of rod actions and sizes.

In this area you have the very technical and extremely ultra fast action TCR fly rod. Unless you are a master caster I wouldn't consider this rod.

The new Z-Axis fly rod is their fast action rod, which replaced the XP series (I love the XP rods). The Z-Axis casts very well and is an excellent fly rod. Remember it is a fast action rod, great for nymphing and casting large streamers. I use an 11 foot 6 weight Z-Axis for nymphing and I love it. If you are going to be doing a lot of casting of small dries with really light tippet, I would not get this rod, but rather I think the SLT would be better.

If you are going to do a lot of dry fly fishing, especially smaller dry flies, then you may want to get a medium-fast action rod. This rod will handle the larger streamers and heavy dries yet allow you the ability to cast small dries using a 7X tippet.

The SLT series is an excellent medium-fast rod and great for virtually any fresh water fishing. That would be my choice for a dry fly rod.

They do make a TXL rod, a medium-fast action in a short rod (7' to 7' 10") in 000 to 4 weight sizes. Great for smaller fish and brushy creeks or streams. This is more of a specialty rod and not to be used for your usual lake or larger river fishing. You would not use this rod for casting large streamers or huge dry flies or heavy nymphing rigs.

If you did want to save a little money, you could go for a Sage value rods.

The Launch series is their lowest priced rod. It is a medium-fast rod and casts decently.

The FLi series costs a little more and is a fast action rod.

A consideration to be made, is what are your fishing needs? Are you going to be doing a lot of small stream fishing, or just larger creeks and rivers and lakes? Are you going to be doing a lot of small dry fly fishing or casting mostly large streamers and heavy nymphing outfits?

If you bought a 9 foot 5 weight Launch rod for dry flies and a 9 foot 6 weight FLi for streamers, you would have two rods for two different needs, or even buy an additional Launch rod in the 7 foot 3 weight for small streams, you would be spending just about as much as you would for their high end rods. That is a great way for a beginner to have a nice selection of rods.

However, if you have been fly fishing for a while and cast decently, then I would go for the higher end rod. You will appreciate the way they cast and handle the fly line.

For large streamers and heavy nymphing rigs, I would suggest a Z-Axis. It may be a fast action rod, but it is very sensitive and you can really feel the fish while fighting it.

For a lot of dry fly fishing, I would suggest the SLT in a 5 or 6 weight 9 foot rod.

Have fun selecting a rod. Have even more fun fishing with it.

For more on Sage rods, go to:

http://www.sageflyfish.com/default.asp?p=6

Larry

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The Annual Fly Fishing Retailer Show

As one of the most important events in the sport of fly fishing, the annual Fly Fishing Retailer show has become a tourist attraction in and of itself.  The 2007 show will take place September 16 through 18 in Denver, Colorado, at the Colorado Convention Center.  What can you expect if you plan to attend this show?  

At Fly Fishing Retailer, you will get meaningful interaction with other avid fly fishers as well as experts.  If you have questions about fly fishing, just ask.  There are many, many people on hand who are more than happy to answer any queries you have about this wonderful sport.

They offer tons of seminars on a variety of subjects.  You can learn about fly tying, teaching others how to fly fish, what type of tackle to bring with you, and so much more.  There is a casting pond where the experts can give you advice about your casting techniques and help you improve your casts for maximum efficiency.

Orvis sponsors a saltwater fly fishing cup where competitors vie for the $7,500 grand prize.  All equipment is supplied by Orvis, and it is held on one of the casting ponds that are set up in the convention center.  You cast for distance as well as accuracy.

Besides the seminars and activities, you will also find numerous companies exhibiting their fly fishing equipment.  You will see some of the newest products from these companies and will also have the opportunity to purchase any of the equipment you are interested in.

There are over two hundred exhibitors set to be at the 2007 show including Sage, Orvis, Federation of Fly Fishers, Trout Unlimited, and many more.  You'll be able to see their products, ask questions, and even try out the gear before you buy it.  

You will also get a lot of information about conservation efforts in various areas.  It's important to many fly fishermen to preserve the waters that they fish.  Without conservation and respect for the land, the fish wouldn't be plentiful and the sport would die.  Experts will tell you the best preservation efforts to take about yourself as well as part of a group.

You will also find some famous authors who have written very popular books on the sport of fly fishing.  You can mingle with them, ask them questions, and gain knowledge through their expertise on this great sport.

When you attend Fly Fishing Retailer, you will find more information than you ever thought possible.  You will be introduced to many fly fishing products and gain insight into the sport that you love.

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Fly Tying Beads
Calling all fly tiers.......?

Whats YOUR favorite way to add weight to the flies you tie. With some many things on the market i wanted to know what was the most popular...lead wire, tungsten bead head, ceramic heads, brass bead heads.... the list goes on. Which method do YOU use the most?
One way to add weight to a nymph is to add a lead split shot infront of the hook eye when tying, it works great for deeper water nymphs and is very simple, the color is not too bright either. Give it a go, works great on river patterns.

I use lead wire unless I am wanting to tie a fly specifically with a bead head, or a fly with "eyes", in which case use the tiny led "dumbells" and paint eyes on the ends.

Lead wire is the best to use when you want to hide the weight you are adding. With other methods, you must incorporate the weight (bead, etc.) into the fly design.

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Fly Tying Beads

Fly Tying

Can anyone provide me with a fly tying patten for a pot belied pig?

I am looking for the patterns to tie the popular "pot bellied pig" fishing fly.

For a picture and recipe for tying this fly look 2/3 down on this page: (post by "halcyon")

http://www.speypages.com/speyclave/showthread.php?t=21382

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Fly Tying

Fly Fishing Tackle Shop

There are many things to look for in a fly fishing tackle shop including fast turnaround times and of course bargain offers. And, what’s more, the fly fishing tackle shop must also have the best selection of fly fishing tackles. If you plan on visiting an online fly fishing tackle shop then check out Carlsons that though it is a British fly fishing tackle shop it can nevertheless still provide you with some very interesting online deals.

Trout Fishing Flies And More

The selection at this fly fishing tackle shop is truly extensive and you can find every last item of fly fishing tackle here. From the fly tying as well Bivvies to different trout fishing flies this is one shop that has it all. Here, you can also shop for trout flies – handheld, rods and reels and a wide assortment of fly fishing accessories including fly lines and fly boxes as well as game bags and more.

As for fly fishing rods you can shop at this fly fishing tackle shop for Grey rods, Reddington and Vision rods as too Sea rods and the entire range of specialist fly fishing rods. In addition, this fly fishing tackle shop provides you with a wide variety of options in regard to fly fishing reels that are sometimes made from aluminum or which can also be made from reinforced nylon. The list of fly fishing accessories available at Carlsons is also exhaustive and hugely impressive.

From sinkants and floatants and conditioner to strike indicators to leader, loops, backing and even fluorocarbon there is plenty to choose from. You can even shop for precision molded fly boxes and the Richard Wheatley Fly box is also readily available here.

A rod case is an essential item of fly fishing gear and this too can be purchased here at this fly fishing tackle shop. For fewer than twenty dollars you can certainly find a good quality rod case that will help protect your fly fishing rod and also help you to carry other essential items of fly fishing tackle in a secure and safe manner.

The right saltwater fly fishing tackle is vital to the success of your fly fishing endeavors. This means that you have to be well informed about what kind of tackle you should be using because the wrong tackle could mean that you might end up spending all your time with the line in the water but at the end of day you will come up empty-handed. So, learn about things such as the weight of the line, the size and strength of the rod and learn about the right fly fishing reel as well and only then head for the ocean.

Author: Ian Botham

Feathers Fly
Fly tying and buying bird feathers?

I know a guy who obviously works with birds and I am thinking of negotiating for half a bird (feathers only). I would assume that the belly wouldn't be good for tying. What should I offer him for this in Canadian Dollars?

As a fly fisherman and fly tier my advice would be this, firstly what types of bird are we talking about here, some birds have their uses others have little to no use, pheasants can be useful for a number of things especially their capes, fly such as the PTN etc. Personally unless you have the facilities to clean and freeze the feathers they aren't worth it, you must treat the feathers fully to ensure all lice etc are gone, or they will end up ruining your other fly tying g materials, also the quality is an important issue.

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Tying Material

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And what's the name of that piece of material tying a baby to his mother's upper body carrying him around?
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a baby carrier?

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Tying Material

If you are going to be a real fly fisherman, you need to know how to tie your own flies. In fly fishing, flies are generally divided into four types of artificial flies. The categories are, dry flies, wet flies, nymphs, and streamers.

The categories of flies can cross into each other. There are no real strict guidelines for classifying the flies as depending on the countries, traditions of terminology. (Some anglers also classify emerges as another category of flies. These sit partially underneath the surface and partially on top of the water, imitating things like newly emerging mayflies.) Dry flies sit on the top of the water.

They are made to look like insects sitting on the surface like mayflies, midges, caddis flies, beetles, grasshoppers, spiders and spinners to name a few types. They can be fished still, drifting with the current or wind, or fished with small twitches or rapid pulls. Dry flies are quite often made of light buoyant materials or are tied with hackles that help the fly sit on the surface of the water. A floatant spray or gel is applied to the dry fly to make it buoyant. A couple of false casts will also help dry it.

Wet flies as the name suggest that the fly is going in the water. The flies can imitate small baitfish, leeches, frogs, crawdad's and swimming insects. Wets can be fished just under the surface with dead drifts, slow twitches up to fast retrieves. Many times strikes occur when the fly is sinking. For getting wets deep down, weighted or bead heads are effective, especially when combined with intermediate or weighted lines.

Nymphs are a common food source in fresh water streams and lakes. Nymphs can be fished on the drop, drifting, and slow to medium retrieves, either just under the surface or deep down. They imitate the life cycle of immature insects like mayfly nymphs, stoneflies and damselfly nymphs. A good portion of a trout's diet consists of nymphs in most seasons and waters. A long leader and tippet is effective for nymphing, usually in clear and overfished waters.

Streamers are bigger wet flies imitating baitfish like minnows, sculpins and bigger appetizing food. Streamers usually work best near the bottom and are generally quickly retrieved for salmon, bigger trout and also for saltwater fish. Bigger flies like streamers, may also result in a bigger catch, but it is not uncommon to catch smaller trout with this fly. Artificial streamers can be made with many different materials and colors.

Dry flies, wets, nymphs and streamers are all effective in the right environment. The secret to getting the most out your fishing is to use different techniques and test all the time. Don't be afraid to try different types of flies and patterns, especially if the fishing is slow. So no matter what country you live in and regardless of how you classify your flies, just make sure you have various types of flies to cover all fly fishing conditions and fish. Now you are ready to catch the big one!

Although fly fishing was credited first to the Roman Claudius Aelianus sometime during the second century, modern history of fly fishing is said to have really originated on the rivers of Scotland and northern England. Fly fishing was directly associated with a book called The Treatyse of Fysshynge with an Angle, published in 1496, attributed to Dame Juliana Berners within her Boke of St. Albans. This boos provided instructions on how to carefully dress a fly at different times of the year, along with proper lessons on line, hook, and rod making.

However, the very first detailed history of fly fishing writing came in two different chapters of the book Compleat Angler, published by Izaak Walton. This book that talked about the history of fly fishing was actually written by Walton's good friends, Charles Cotton, while Derbyshire Wye described the fishing.

British Fly-fishing

During the nineteenth century, British fly-fishing went on with its development after the fly fishing clubs emerged. The appearance various helpful books that dealt with fly tying methods and fly fishing techniques has added interest to fly fishing enthusiasts.

In southern England, dry-fishing has actually obtained an elitist reputation. Accordingly, this is the only legal method of fishing the rivers of the south like the River Test and some other streams in Surrey, Hampshire, Berkshire, and Dorset. The history of fly fishing tells us that later dry-fly developments were done after it was discovered that the weeds normally found in the rivers of the south grow very close to the surface. This required better techniques that keep both the fly and the line right within the surface of the stream.

But to the horror of dry-flying enthusiasts, George E.M. Skues wrote two books that greatly influenced developments of wet fly fishing. The books, The Way of a Trout with a Fly and Minor Tactics of the Chalk Stream gave way to wet fly fishing. The history of fly fishing, particularly wet-fly fishing, dating back early in the nineteenth-century, was all thanks to W.C. Stewart who published a book in 1857 called The Practical Angler.

History of Fly Fishing in America

During the late nineteenth century, American anglers like Ray Bergman, used fly tackles to fish into streams rich in trout; streams like Willowemoc Creek and Beaverkill. A lot of American fly fishermen developed better fly patterns and extensively wrote about this outdoor sport.

Today, upon knowing the history of fly fishing, more fishing enthusiasts have greatly appreciated the art of fly-fishing. With so many techniques to consider and so many places to visit, fly-fishing is one outdoor experience worth a try.