IS there anyway we can get a sticky fly tying thread/fly's thread where we can ask questions about flys and tying and share different flys?
Thank trophy, I just gotta remember, tail as big as hook shank. I got both of those books you mentioned. I was actually just going to PM you, did you tie that EHC on your profile pic? It looks amazing and was wondering if you had any tips for that. I love fishing the EHC but mine done seem to come out looking like that one. Its perfect.ifisherkid, the easiest way to make your nymph tails the right length is to make them equal to the length of the hook shank. That book, 12 best trout flies by Deke Meyer, talks about it a little if you read the captions below the pictures. (I have the same book)
Another good one is American Fly Tying Manual by Dave Hughes. It doesn't show many step-by-steps but has well over 200 of the most popular pattern recipes in it for trout, steelhead, salmon, bass, and saltwater species. And for only $10, every fly tier should have it.
That's the way I will do it from now on. Tied up a few last night for next spring. Simple and effective. I like flies that only require 3 materials and like 5 minutes to make.Awesome, so you tie in your hackle, dubbing then put a drop of super glue and tie in the wing?