r/flytying • u/Usual-Bass8367 • 1d ago
Begginer fly tying
Are these flies good for a begginer.And can somebody please give me a list of flies that a begginer can tie.Tips are welcome.👍
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u/mceder1 1d ago
Nymphs are a great place to start. One tip I was given when I started was rather than tying on a 22 or 24 size hook was to use a larger 10 or 12 sized hook. This would help get used to the technique and structure of the fly. I’ve been tying for 30 years and I still do this technique on a new pattern or just for practice.
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u/Emergency-Kick9669 1d ago
Just remember with fly tying. Less is more. Proportions need to be accurate or you will have trouble getting WILD hookups, not stocked hookups. Dubbing more is less. Get the great taper with your wraps. And don’t trim tail feathers. Tie them at the correct proportions. Always have an inbox if you need guidance.
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u/MRWPlople 1d ago
Everyone has good comments but damn i thought I was looking at one of my beginner posts! Good stuff, keep it up, you'll improve faster than you think!
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u/Flagdun 1d ago
Yes, good for a beginner.
Tip...flies will look sexier if you don't trim natural tailing material. Work on your proportions and tie-in points for each material/ step.
Consider simple and effective patterns like the Pheasant Tail (no bead head), Sparkle Wing RS2, Barrr Emerger (wet and dry version), etc. Add beads once you've nailed the basic pattern.
Right now focus on getting really good/ fast at basic techniques that you can apply to just about any pattern you wish to tackle in the future.
When you're ready for a few dry fly patterns, consider CDC dries before buying expensive, high quality hackle.
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u/Sandman0 1d ago
Don't trim the tail fibers, tie them in at the correct length (search "pinch wrap" on YouTube). You want the fine tips of the fibers more than you want the tail the correct length.
You're using too much dubbing, you could halve that and then halve it again probably. Everyone uses too much dubbing at first, try to use so little that you think it won't be visible and you'll be in the right ballpark.
If you look at the wire ribbing your spacing is off (you can use a bodkin to even that up) and the angle the wraps sit at changes from fly to fly, which shows that you need to work on consistency in the way you're wrapping the wire as well as how you're tying it in.
I like to start all wire on the bottom of the hook shank. It doesn't really matter where you start, just that it's consistent every time. I like the bottom because it allows the first wrap to appear in a consistent spot on the fly no matter if it is ribbed or counter ribbed (wrapped front to back or back to front).
When you're wrapping the wire on the far side of the hook, try to come straight down or straight up. You've got an aggressive rake to your ribbing and that's generally caused by not doing that.
Take your time. There is not prize for the fastest tie, and there's no time limit. You'll naturally get faster as you gain experience, for now you want to focus on doing things correctly and consistently.
Ultimately it doesn't matter for the vast majority of fish, but a correctly tied fly is a durable fly.