Knowing How to Tie Your Own Flies is Just As Important As Fly Fishing Itself

Author: Emmett Gregg

If there was a way that you could double your success and hapiness while fly fishing, would you be in the least bit interested? More than likely, the answer to that is a resounding “yes.”

Well, the best way to do this is by learning how to tie your own flies. While many people are intimidated by this, as it seems to be an intimidating, cumbersome task, the reality is that everyone can become skilled in the art of tying flies. It is not as hard as most people make it out to be, and as long as you have the right tools and materials, you can easily, quickly, and effectively learn how to tie flies!

I have not yet met anyone who tried and was not successful in tying their own flies. This is because you can tie your own flies anywhere as a pastime and reap the rewards on the next fishing trip – all at the same time.

When you learn how to tie your own ties, you will find that it is a very relaxing and rewarding thing to do. When you catch your first fish on a fly that you made yourself, the feeling is indescribable. When you use your own flies while fly fishing, the possibilities are endless, as your own unique designs can make all of the difference in the world when attracting new fish to bite.

When you learn how to tie your own flies, you no longer have to depend on others to provide you with flies – whether they be professionals or sporting good stores. Knowing how to tie flies quickly and effectively will also help you adapt to the various types of insects that are hatching at the time around your fishing spot. Because there is not a lot of time to determine what is going on in this respect, it is very important that you act quickly and tie your flies just as fast. Time is king in this area, and you want to be able to go back to the camp, your car, etc. to make any flies you think you need. Once you do this, you will undoubtedly be rewarded by a nice big fish at the end of your rod, writhing crazily after being enticed by your own flies that you tied!

Making your own flies can also make great presents. They don't need to necessarily be used for bait either – many people frame fly collections, wear them as jewelry, and keep them in display boxes in their homes.

In an off-season, or if you just want to rest, you can also sell the flies you tie. You can sell them to tackle shops in your area, distributors, or even sell them to individuals through fishing clubs/societies in your area. The possibilities are endless.

Before you undergo the task of learning how to tie your own flies, you should know not to get into the art blindly. Ask friends and expert for instructions, and also invest in a good guide that will teach you the art of tying flies.

As a fly fishing instructor myself, I also teach segments on tying flies because I really believe that making your own flies is an integral part of fly fishing. We have many students who were making adequate, effective flies in less than a week – and, they were all of good quality.

The truth of the matter is, the majority of successful fly fishermen spend more time tying their own flies than spending time fishing themselves. This is especially helpful during off season and during road trips to get to a fishing site. If you horde up a sizable stash of flies during off season in several varieties, then you will not need to worry about last minute supplies later on!

So, get on the bandwagon and learn how to tie your own flies today!

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About the Author

My name is Emmett Gregg, and I am a professional fly fishing instructor, and author of The Complete Illustrated Guide: How To Tie Flies. I come from a family of fly fishermen(my grandfather, my father etc.), and my grandfather was a master of the art of tying flies. Naturally, his secret techniques on how to tie flies were passed down to my father, and then to me. His secrets were never revealed until now, since I have published The Complete Illustrated Guide: How To Tie Flies. This is a thorough, step-by-step guide – with some of my grandfather's illustrations and photos – that guarantees that you will learn how to tie flies faster, better, and effectively. It is highly recommended and available at: http://www.howtotieflies.info