Fly tying newbie - advice please.

[AllyFalkirk]

Hi guys, I have ordered a fly tying kit that is currently in the post somewhere. I plan to start having a go next week.

I am looking for advice on what sort of things I should look to have a go at first, obviously the simpler things. I reckon blobs wouldn't be too tough!

Any tips or advice would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers

Ally

[darwin]

Hi Ally,
It might be easier to start with a list of the flies that you know you will use and the type of fishing you will do (river or loch) and where will you be fishing.
That said a few easy and useful flies would include the wooly bu66er, pheasant tail nymph, gold ribbed hairs ear and klinkhammer in various sizes and colours. The local experts will be along to be of more help.

[christy27]

Sound advice above .

Chris.

[r ian]

If your going to be fishing stillwaters then a simple goldhead would be an easy start! black tail, green body, white tail, green body, orange tail, orange body or all black, ian

[paddy5]

Hi a black and peacock spider is a good place to start ,three different techniques/materials and a fly that will catch on any day of the season on any trout fishery in these islands.

[paramedicpete]

Hi Ally

Go to the step by step lists there are huge amounts of advice and step by steps,if your near me (maddiston) can maybe help with basics lol.

Ps Fly tying guild will be starting soon in ochiltree club great place to start I can't get along shifts are cr*p.

Pete

[bill1]

All good advice above.

You could start with North Country Spiders. They only use 2 materials (plus varnish for the head) and 2 simple techniques. However they are not necessarily easy to get right. When you can tie a spider that looks "right", you've learned something about proportions and working carefully.

heres a video

Learn Fly Tying Lesson 7 For Beginners Spider Patterns with David Cammiss - YouTube

Learn Fly Tying Lesson 7 For Beginners Spider Patterns with David Cammiss - YouTube

[scotfly]

This should help you to get started.

UKFlyDressing - Absolute beginner to first complete fly

[paramedicpete]

Originally Posted by scotfly

This should help you to get started.

UKFlyDressing - Absolute beginner to first complete fly

Essential reading Ally and register on the board you won't be dissapointed .Hope your well Scotfly.

Pete

[AllyFalkirk]

Guys, many thanks for all your advice! Should be a good start for me. Pete I saw info on the fly tyers guild so might pop along to that. Might also take you up on your advice on showing me the basics, will let you know!

Thanks again all.