BEGINNER FLY TYING SERIES:
5 VIDEOS TO GET STARTED
OVERVIEW
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THIS COURSE
Starting to tie your own flies can be a daunting task, so we decided to make 5 videos that show what we wish we knew all those years back when we first started tying flies. In these videos, there are a lot of tips that will help you every time you sit down to tie. We take you from choosing the right tools, to putting the hook on the thread, wrapping materials, and even a whip finish!
We recommend you watch each video closely, watch them in order and take some notes. We stock all of the mentioned products on our website and our retail store, so we'll list those below. If you have any questions feel free to send us a message
GET YOUR GEAR: In addition to the fly tying gear listed below the videos, you can also use the menu above to find any other fly fishing or fly tying gear you'll need.
VIDEO 1 - WHY TIE FLIES
IS TYING FLIES FOR YOU?
- WHY TIE FLIES
- BENEFITS TO TYING YOUR OWN FLIES
- TIED FLIES ARE BETTER THAN BIN FLIES
VIDEO 2 - TOOLS & MATERIALS
WHAT TOOLS AND MATERIALS DO YOU REALLY NEED?
- TOOLS THAT YOU NEED TO GET STARTED
- FLY TYING KIT OR A LA CARTE
- INTRODUCTION TO COMMON MATERIALS
VIDEO 3 - GETTING STARTED AT THE VISE
FIX YOUR BAD HABITS BEFORE THEY START
- HOW TO SEAT THE HOOK IN YOUR VISE PROPERLY
- HOW TO START YOUR THREAD ON A HOOK
- HOW TO WHIP FINISH
VIDEO 4 - USING MATERIALS
A FEW MORE IMPORTANT TECHNIQUES BEFORE WE GET STARTED
- DIFFERENT WAYS TO TIE IN MATERIALS
- HOW TO APPLY DUBBING TO THREAD
- HOW TO WIND HACKLE
VIDEO 5 - PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER
WE FINALLY TIE FLIES! WOOLY BUGGER AND ZEBRA MIDGE
- SHOT AT A WIDER ANGLE TO SEE BEHIND THE SCENES
- TIE A ZEBRA MIDGE
- TIE A WOOLY BUGGER
BEGINNER FLY TYING GEAR
STEP #1: PICK ONE OF OUR FAVORITE VISES
STEP #2: PICK SOME TOOLS
STEP #3: PICK SOME MATERIALS
MORE BEGINNER TYING VIDEOS
HERE ARE SOME BEGINNER FRIENDLY FLIES
- ANOTHER ZEBRA MIDGE VARIATION
- EASY PHEASANT TAIL
- GOLD RIBBED HARE'S EAR
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EURO NYMPHING COURSE
Learn the basics of Euro style nymphing with Lance Egan. He'll review gear, flies and a number of techniques to get you started in this very effective way to catch more trout.
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