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I’ve got gift card and some cabelas reward points to use. Are any of the cheaper fly tying kits worth getting from Cabelas? I’d likely be doing more streamers for Striped Bass (inline weight and fly on a spinning real drifting the inlet) and jigs then the usual light weight flies as I don’t fly fish as much where I’m at now.

I already build fishing rods as a main hobby, so this is just an extension of that, hence the entry level / cheaper launch point.

Tight lines!

Whipped up my first batch of Holy grail caddis tonight. Came out quite ok.

Following up on my last post where u/JimboReborn mentioned a flashback hare’s ear. This pattern is from Fly Fish Food.

What should I tie with all these ring neck feathers? I now have a lifetime supply 🤩 Patterns that are non-pheasant tail focused would be appreciated.

Wanted to ask the community. What fly pattern(s) get replenished in your box most often?

For me it's the traditional Elk Hair Caddis, in my home waters we cant keep the trout of of em and after 5 or so fish, the hair wing is practically annihilated!

((Pray for me I need to touch some chrome this winter 🪩

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Hey all. Thought id challenge myself with the smallest fly I’ve ever tied to try to learn new skills. This nymph looks almost as ugly as me, but is definitely worth me trying on my river. Hook is a size 20 and this was a challenge for me and my inexperienced fingers. Still had fun, and definitely want feedback on whether the wire is mandatory on nymphs in super slow almost slack water.

Hi all, I am looking at getting into fly tying and someone local is selling a used Griffin Odyssey for $100 CAD. Would this be a good buy for a first vise? Is this a good price?