I don't know how to tie fly's. I was wondering if any good fly tiers out there could sell me some custom fly's that I want made (stores don't have what I want). Let me know if interested or if you have any good fly websites.
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I know how you feel there. I didn't start tying much until after I got out of school myself. I haven't looked back since though. It really isn't that hard, you just need the time to do it. Having a bit of patience helps too :wink: Good luck with your schooling.Jeremy28 said:some day ill learn but I have school right now and don't really have the time (or the $ to get started).
I wouldn't recommend entering a swap and sending out store flies. That is not really the point.madonafly said:Another way is to check out sites for fly swaps. Even if you don't tie, go buy your share. They are great cause you get a real good selection and if one really works great, I bet the tier would be happy to tie you more.
These fly swaps usually have a theme like Nymphs, Dries, etc. I see swaps for stillwaters all the time.
I fish mostly stillwaters also, heck I would send you some that work great for me.
Like you said we got to get past this hard water stage, so most tiers are doing just that right now.
Not to mention it isn't very fair to the other tiers who have to put the time in making the flies. Swaps are really for sharing patterns and techniques to learn more about fly tying, not to just get custom flies you can't buy in a store.ScottyP said:I wouldn't recommend entering a swap and sending out store flies. That is not really the point.madonafly said:Another way is to check out sites for fly swaps. Even if you don't tie, go buy your share. They are great cause you get a real good selection and if one really works great, I bet the tier would be happy to tie you more.
These fly swaps usually have a theme like Nymphs, Dries, etc. I see swaps for stillwaters all the time.
I fish mostly stillwaters also, heck I would send you some that work great for me.
Like you said we got to get past this hard water stage, so most tiers are doing just that right now.
Thanks, no problem. However, I personally do care who ties my SAN JUAN WORM. Mine must be LEAD FREE he, he, he, he. :lol:RnF said:I wasn't attacking you in any shape or form, I appologize if I came across that way, or if you felt that way. I was just stating that most fly swaps generally don't approve someone buying their flies to be part of it. I could careless if someone ties a san juan worm or what ever, as long as they are the ones who tied it.![]()
every 6 months....madonafly said:Thanks, no problem. However, I personally do care who ties my SAN JUAN WORM. Mine must be LEAD FREE he, he, he, he. :lol:RnF said:I wasn't attacking you in any shape or form, I appologize if I came across that way, or if you felt that way. I was just stating that most fly swaps generally don't approve someone buying their flies to be part of it. I could careless if someone ties a san juan worm or what ever, as long as they are the ones who tied it.![]()
Although new to this forum, I have done this before also and it was fun. Why doesn't Jeremy28 tell us what he is looking for and we try tying them for him. Think of it as furthering his education :wink:
As far as this CHEECH dude goes....well all I got to say about him is..."GET A HAIR CUT" :lol:
Not a bad idea. Jeremy28, what fly patterns are you looking for?madonafly said:Thanks, no problem. However, I personally do care who ties my SAN JUAN WORM. Mine must be LEAD FREE he, he, he, he. :lol:RnF said:I wasn't attacking you in any shape or form, I appologize if I came across that way, or if you felt that way. I was just stating that most fly swaps generally don't approve someone buying their flies to be part of it. I could careless if someone ties a san juan worm or what ever, as long as they are the ones who tied it.![]()
Although new to this forum, I have done this before also and it was fun. Why doesn't Jeremy28 tell us what he is looking for and we try tying them for him. Think of it as furthering his education :wink:
As far as this CHEECH dude goes....well all I got to say about him is..."GET A HAIR CUT" :lol:
Heck, I'm game. I don't fish much for those species, but I have had them hit my flies. I have a way cool pattern for nymphs (well, not mine, I got it from a magazine, but I tweeked it to suit my needs and it is a great idea that works). I would love some feed back.Jeremy28 said:still water patterns: perch/bluegill streamers , snazzy wooly/seal buggers, crawdads, and maybe some nymphs. Most of them weighted some lightly weighted and some not weighted. I was just looking for something a little different and better than the average patterns at fishing stores. I have an idea that will satisfy everyones curiosity....how about we have a contest in which I am the judge....everyone send me patterns and I will test them out (when ice melts) and then pick the best to worst patterns sent to me. I will take pics of every pattern and rank it according to most fish caught, biggest caught, and best detail. Of course Im joking but I would......