Beginner flies and materials

[frohbego]

What are a handfull of beginner flies to try and tie? I mostly fish in chester county.

My vise arrives tomorrow and i wanted to pick up the materials needed. If anyone can suggest some id greatly appreciate it.

 

[jayL]

I would pick up a copy of this:
http://www.amazon.com/Orvis-Fly-Tying-Guide-Tom-Rosenbauer/dp/1592281214

It has a beginner friendly variation of most major fly types, and is what got me started. I would be happy to loan you my copy, but it's already on loan.

I'd recommend hares ear, walt's worm, pheasant tail, and some caddis larvae.

 

[whheff]

Here is a great book for beginners. It starts out with basic flies and progresses to more difficult ones.

http://www.amazon.com/Charlie-Cravens-Basic-Fly-Tying/dp/0979346029

 

[frohbego]

Thanks guys. I did get the orvis book the other day.

 

[yea-who]

This is a great site.....I know it helped me out with alot of things.


Anglers Net

 

[shakey]

peacock herl,pheasant tail,hare's ear dubbing,hen hackle for wets ,cock hackle for dries,thread ,hooks,copper wire from an extension cord,and sally hanson hard as nails.that would keep you busy for a while.

 

[flipnfly]

here is a neat little fly it looks like it would be a good producre tied smallert than 12 like sizes 14 16 and maybe 18 tug bug

 

[PATroutChaser]

Essential Trout Flies by Dave Hughes is another good book to get you started. Heck, I still look at it quite ofter for new ideas, etc...

 

[JeffK]

One basic fly most people start with is the wooly bugger.

 

[tomgamber]

Just click on one.

http://www.theanglersnet.com/Fly-Tying-Videos/archives.asp?section=6

monkey see... monkey do...