/r/flytying

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This subreddit was created so that the fly tier can

  • Ask questions about all aspects of fly tying.

  • Learn new skills, techniques and patterns.

  • Seek constructive feedback on their designs and offer their knowledge to others wanting to recreate the design by themselves.


Subreddit Rules

  1. Don't be a jerk. Beginners rely on constructive feedback to improve.

  2. Don't try to sell stuff or promote your website/channel.


Useful Techniques and Information


Step-By-Step Guides (SBS) and Patterns


Fly Tying Videos

  • "The Professor" - Györfi Zsolt (Youtube) - Györfi's patterns have been the best of the best that r/flytying has seen. Definitely check out his videos to see how he ties these amazingly detailed flies.

  • David Cammiss (Youtube) - He talks the beginner through how to create flies before moving on to intermediate level ties.

  • Davie McPhail (Youtube) – He describes in an easy method how to create a range of flies.

  • The Weekly Fly - This website allows you to search by fly name, fly tier or by the targeted species of fish.

  • Fly Tying: The Angler's Art - LeRoy Hyatt and Carolyn Sells describe how and why certain patterns attract different fish, tying techniques, the use of materials and presentation of flies.


Relevant Subreddits

/r/flyfishing

/r/Flyswap

/r/bugstations

/r/troutfishing

/r/fishing

/r/offshorefishing

/r/tacklebox


/r/flytying

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5

Got skunked on opening day. Came home and tied these for tomorrow. Think I'll have any luck?

4 Comments
2024/12/02
05:42 UTC

2

Thus is my attempt at a Parachute, Adam's.

1 Comment
2024/12/02
04:24 UTC

2

Any tips?

2 Comments
2024/12/02
03:07 UTC

36

Wooly buggers on a cold Sunday.

3 Comments
2024/12/02
02:28 UTC

12

Has anyone tied “professionally “

I tie for a few people but I’m at the point now where I kinda want to expand and sell some premade boxes and patterns that I specialize in. I tie most of my flies at work, so why not make money while I’m already making money. I’m wondering about reaching out to companies to try and get discount or wholesale prices on things like bulk hooks and beads. Do I need to have an llc or be affiliated with a fly shop?

12 Comments
2024/12/02
00:45 UTC

33

Gartside sparrow style flies to swing for trout.

2 Comments
2024/12/02
00:15 UTC

26

brook trout sized marabou muddler on a size 8 nymph hook.

1 Comment
2024/12/01
23:35 UTC

8

Pink shrimp

0 Comments
2024/12/01
17:34 UTC

21

🌊🍭

3 Comments
2024/12/01
17:07 UTC

5

Beginner fly tying kits?

Hi everyone, I’m trying to reach out get a little assistance if possible. I’m looking at getting my father a fly tying kit for Christmas as he has recently retired and has gotten into fly fishing pretty heavy. Would anyone have any recommendations on a kit to purchase? Thanks!

9 Comments
2024/12/01
15:44 UTC

21

California Hackle

1 Comment
2024/12/01
13:59 UTC

48

Some size 20 midge emergers

2 Comments
2024/12/01
13:45 UTC

56

Brown Miller

5 Comments
2024/12/01
13:20 UTC

72

Cool find at the antique mall

1 Comment
2024/12/01
05:46 UTC

7

First dry flies

0 Comments
2024/12/01
03:20 UTC

17

I tried my hand at a variation of the Great Alexander I saw online. Kind of a neat looking fly.

3 Comments
2024/12/01
01:19 UTC

9

Any tips to improve I feel like the tail is a little long and the body is a little bulky but I can't seem to get it any slimmer.

36 Comments
2024/12/01
00:48 UTC

24

First day results

First day of self taught fly tying. Not the prettiest, but I feel myself getting better after each fly

4 Comments
2024/12/01
00:00 UTC

39

Scored a whole peacock tail

The peacock is alive and well. The males drop their tails at the end of the breeding season. Money paid will go towards ensuring he continues to live in the manner to which he has become accustomed.

6 Comments
2024/11/30
23:12 UTC

18

'Tis the Season

Preparing for Whitefish starting December which I've never "fly fished" for. I heard they like copper johns, so while tying those i started to mess around with some variations. I present to you "Jolly St. John" please critique.

6 Comments
2024/11/30
22:49 UTC

2

Trout Crack Variation

New to fly fishing and learning to tie. Will it fish?

2 Comments
2024/11/30
21:31 UTC

15

First Manhattan Midge attempt (sz. 18)

This winter will be my first time fishing midges…how much further down the bend can I go before effecting hooking power?

1 Comment
2024/11/30
20:44 UTC

1

Glamour Madeira No. 8 equivalent?

Looking for this product (in prism white) for top secret/manhattan midge. Realize I could sub some midge crystal braid or similar but would like to use the OG and it’s hard to track down. Found one place it’d be $13 shipped. I’m not clear on what exactly the construction of the thread is to find something identical at Joann/Michaels. Anyone know an equivalent brand?

1 Comment
2024/11/30
20:15 UTC

9

Dreaming of striper

3 half and half’s A freestyle articulated ep baitfish

0 Comments
2024/11/30
19:29 UTC

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