Avice please

[predator1uk]

late in life and never had a go at this, but want to, I know it will cost £50 to £75 to start with, thats no problem, the problem is not knowing anyone that can show me how, do I buy a book or 2 or a dvd, small stream bugs and the od dry.

[Mostyn]

Originally Posted by predator1uk

late in life and never had a go at this, but want to, I know it will cost £50 to £75 to start with, thats no problem, the problem is not knowing anyone that can show me how, do I buy a book or 2 or a dvd, small stream bugs and the od dry.

Hi Predator,

You've not put a subject for your question! Is it fly fishing question? If it's small stream fishing; what do you need to know? What ROD REEL LINE FLIES and METHOD of USE etc, Let us know! or look through the past Threads and posts ! Just type your request in the search box!

Let us know what information your after?

Mostyn

[sweenytodd]

Originally Posted by Mostyn

Hi Predator,

You've not put a subject for your question! Is it fly fishing question? If it's small stream fishing; what do you need to know? What ROD REEL LINE FLIES and METHOD of USE etc, Let us know! or look through the past Threads and posts ! Just type your request in the search box!

Let us know what information your after?

Mostyn

I took it to mean he wants to start to roll his own flies as it is in the fly tying forum

[mr_eejit]

The forum has lots of info on tying so can save you buying books try here scroll to the bottom of page to "Techniques" and click on the links
http://www.flyforums.co.uk/fly-tying...ing-lists.html

http://www.flyforums.co.uk/fly-tying...o-lessons.html

Also you could try youtube

Tightlines

Mr eejit

[sightbob]

Sorry misread thread

[sweenytodd]

People can we assume that this person can already fly fish as they have been a member here since 2006 !!

It is also in the TYING section !!

Or am I missing something here ???

[sabsman]

As someone who started tying early last year most of where I gleaned my early tuition is still fresh in my mind.

Firstly...DON'T BE TEMPTED TO BUY A STARTER KIT!!! most of them use really inferior materials and you will only end up getting frustrated.

Purchase a cheap vice (its only got to hold the hook) your better off spending the money you save on the vice for getting a good quality full ceramic bobbin holder. I use the Veniards one which I am very impressed with, also get a decent pair of scissors...you can find some good cheap ones but they must be sharp and have a very fine point.

Then decide which flies you would like to tie and buy material for those to start with, in time as you tie more and more different flies you will inevitably build up your stock of materials.

The internet is a great resource for fly tying tutorials and the one I found invaluable when starting was The Gwent Angling Society website. Mark Roberts on there has create some excellent video lessons and puts them across really well.

Good luck and I hope you find it as enjoyable as I do.

Sabsman.

[dun09]

Originally Posted by sweenytodd

I took it to mean he wants to start to roll his own flies as it is in the fly tying forum

HAHAHAHA!!

[arkle]

Just a note to follow on from sabsman's excellent post. I don't know where you are, but check The FDG to see if there's a branch near you.