The other day while sitting down tying a few Waltz Worms I had an epiphany, the cat hair that plagued every corner of my house would be a fantastic lineal worm colored dubbing! So I did what any rational individual would do and sat my cat (Murf) down and pet him until I had enough to fill a ziploc bag. This is the resulting fly pattern.
Trimming always takes so darn long but man is it worth it when you get to the finish line 👌
I am pretty new to fly tying. I think I have tied a total of 6 flies before these two. I know they are not the prettiest but do you think they will still catch fish? Criticism is welcome as long as its constructive! Trying to improve so I welcome any tips you have. If I am doing things right, tell me that as well. They will be thrown on an 8wt rod for pike in Northern Saskatchewan.
First shot at a frenchie on a size 14, critiques and feedback welcome
Tying up a chironimid, and I'm very new and unsure about soft hackle. What material is used for soft hackles? What's the main goal of soft hackle (I've assumed it's for movement)? What size are you generally looking for with soft hackle? Is this pattern an imitator or more of a stimulator?
First time tying a dry on a size 16 hook. I definitely made the elk hair laughably too long...any other tips?
Any variations to try?
My clients are often not so good at drying out dries, nor being able to see em out on the water. So I'm compelled to concoct hyperbouyant hi viz concepts like this.
Some earlier attempts either floated too hi (natural stones lay really flat to the water), didn't float enough or were too hard to see.
This model solved all that & it turns out trout really believe they're tasty.
In fly tying, a fly that falls apart after only a few uses is not a good fly at all.
Materials such as ribbing, hackle stems, and tinsel should always be folded back and securely tied down.
If the fly is not lost, this method allows it to remain durable and fishable for many years.
Repost because apparently I have no idea how to use Reddit.
Something I came up with while fishing deep murky fast pocket water in Northern New Mexico.
Starting fly tying seriously a week ago ! Let me know what you guys think !
I'm experimenting with flooding hen neck feathers with flexible clear UV resin to make large dragonfly-like wings
As spring has progressed, I’ve found myself really enjoying swinging up trout on soft hackles with my single hand Spey rig. I’ve also enjoyed tying these flies. Simple, impressionistic, and irresistible under the right conditions. Something about partridge hackle, CDC, and pheasant tail just seems right.
Hello, i just got into fly tying and my coworker brought me some loose feathers from her chickens. What I dont know is how to use any of these. My only idea is maybe some cdcish patterns or some marabou patterns. Could I use the tips as some smaller soft hackle collars?
Any suggestions or fly patterns that come to mind?
I love this pattern and use it constantly. It’s really simple too which is nice. I usually tie these in size 20 but decided 24 could be fun.
Is there such thing as a reverse missing link?