Beginning Fly Tying Update

JeepMcMuddy · 03-14-2003, 09:14 AM

Well we had our 2nd class last night. Last week we went over tools, material, and basics. This week we actually got to tie! We started with a olive Damsel Fly Nymph, and finished off with an olive Wolly Bugger. Ok heres the photo of my first 2 flys ever...(dont laugh!) :grin:

Damsel Nymph
Hook: Size #10
Thread: Black 3/0 mono-cord
Body: olive marabou
Tail: olive marabou
Copper wire ribbing

Wooly Bugger
Hook: Size #6 (3xl)
Thread: Black 3/0 Mono-Cord
Body: Olive Chennile
Tail: Olive Marabou (Body Length)
Hackle: Grizzly (plamered)
5-6 turns of lead wire for weight

Now I have to tie a couple dozen more of each to practice, practice, practice.... and then next week 2 more flys. Until then!

[ 03-14-2003, 11:09 AM: Message edited by: JeepMcMuddy ]

FallRiverGuy · 03-14-2003, 09:33 AM

Don't laugh when you catch fish with those flies!

Grantspastor · 03-14-2003, 09:41 AM

Nothing to laugh at there. They look great

T Loop · 03-14-2003, 01:37 PM

nice job-

i just started tying myself. caught my first fish on my own flies about 2 weeks ago. 15" redside on the deschutes. it's a great feeling.

i haven't bought any flies since.

have fun.

draggin bottom · 03-14-2003, 06:59 PM

Great job on the nice flies!

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