Fly Tying: Purchasing Dry Fly Materials
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- Опубликовано: 9 июл 2024
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Fly fishing with dry flies is one of my favorite aspects of fly fishing, yet selecting the materials to tie those patterns is extremely complicated. This video is intended to help the beginner to intermediate fly tier select quality materials to build or enhance a fly tying collection. The materials discussed in this video are ones that I find essential to tying dry flies, hence their recommendation to others.
If you have any thoughts or questions based on this video, please leave them down below in the "Comments" section or you can email me: tcammisa@gmail.com
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good job Tim, I wish that i had this info back in the 70's when i started tying, it will help a lot of people and save them a bundle of money too. thanks and tight lines.
You're welcome, thanks for the kind words and positive feedback! Tim www.troutandfeather.com
My advise to a new fly tier such as myself is pick a fly buy the materials for that fly and tie it. That way you buy what you need and some of those materials my work on the next fly you choose to tie. I bought for two or three flies at a time.
Excellent advice, Jason, and I echo it. Thanks for taking a moment to comment, and I hope to hear from you on some of my other videos. Tim www.troutandfeather.com
I am new to fly tying and struggling to decide what materials I need to purchase, this was very interesting and I learnt a lot, Thank You.
EXCELLENT VIDEO GREAT DETAILED EXPLANATIONS HIGHLY INFORMATIVE THANKS TIM..
Best video, and dead on with the materials. Just listen to this guy. Fly shop owner I went to literally selected all of the EXACT same materials he did. Thanks!
Wow, thanks for the kind words, Scott! Sounds like the fly shop owner knows what he's talking about. Tim
Great suggestion, Chet; thanks for sharing. TC
I started tying in 1969. Dad bought me a tying kit and in those days they were pretty minimal. We lived in the country, no fly shops of any kind, so I was stuck using the materials that came with the kit. Very few tools as well. Half hitch tool, scissors, a horrible pressed steel vise.oh yeah a bodkin.
I had a cheap booklet that showed how to make a Full back and a Half back, Doc Spratley and probably one more.
It took me many years to learn materials, my tying career was a long slow process, but I still managed to turn out a few flies that accidentally caught fish. I love your videos, great work Tim.
Thanks for the kind words, and fly tying (and fly fishing) has come really far. It seems like the Internet has absolutely sped things up, especially with RUclips. I am sure that your flies were fine, and the fish were no accident! Thanks again for taking a moment to comment. Tim www.troutandfeather.com
Absolutely excellent video Tim. Great advice!
You got it, Tom, and thanks for the kind words! Tim www.troutandfeather.com
Thanks so much for making this video, it definitely has made it easy for me to choose what materials to buy.
Thank you.
You're welcome, and glad to have helped. There are lots of materials out there, and as they continue to change with new ones being released, I am considering making an updated video that discusses this from a travel perspective this summer. Stay tuned! In the meantime, if you have any materials that you believe I forgot, please let me know. Thanks again. Tim www.troutandfeather.com
Thank you so the info. New to tying and wish i would have seen this first.
You hit a home run with this video. I have been following you for some time and your work is greatly appreciated and well done.
Really informative video Tim, thanks alot!
Thank you for the kind words, Eidur, I really appreciate them! Tim www.troutandfeather.com
I was at a fly tying show last November, One of the tyer's was demonstrating his foam beetles and ants. for the legs he was using bristles from a small sweeper brush from a dollar store. Also Hobby Lobby is a great place for foam sheets and extremely cheap.
Thanks for the suggestions, Kris Nichols ; great ideas for sure. TC
I found that dryer lint and your pet's undercoat that you brush out can make good dubbing
Chet kirby Hi Chet, I've done the same thing with dryer lint after washing and drying our dogs bedding. Also old wool sweaters and even burlap bags. Cool 👍 !
me too
Thank you. This is exactly what I needed. I can modify the list a little because I have no trout in my area.
I'll look uo some of those other videos you mentioned.
You got it, and thanks for taking a moment to comment. If you have any questions, shoot me an email: tcammisa@gmail.com Thanks! Tim
Hi great tips thanks.
I discovered an interesting material and it is free. I wanted a pale orang and white for some flies I saw on the stream. I had none, but our tabby cat did. I combed her and she enjoyed it. I now had a good selection of various shades of dubbing that worked well, and there was enough for a year after 5 minutes.
Great idea, David, and I'm sure many of the household pets out there have been considered resources for tyers over the years! ;-) Thanks for taking a moment to comment, and if you have any extra, let me know. Tim
Another helpful video,Thanks
Thanks for the kind comment, 06469Trapper ; I appreciate it. TC
thanks for a very informative guide on buying materials i am looking into buying more materials and am lucky to know people that hunt and shoot atb matt
I'm glad to know you enjoyed the video, Landrover guru4 ; it was a fun one to make. Great name, too, as I really love Land Rovers and have had a couple over the years. Thanks again, Matt, for taking time to comment. TC
We hunt. I took a 1x1 foot piece of a deer I shot and dried the hyde. We make a ton of deer hair caddis and other flies and have barely made a dent. Pheasant, duck and Turkey too. Hunting can provide a lot of materials.
That's really awesome, and thanks for sharing. Are you able to elaborate on the drying process for others? What did you use? Length of time? Thanks again! Tim www.troutandfeather.com
Thank you Tim. Great info.
Thanks for the kind words, Deb! So I think it's almost time to update this video...any dry fly materials I missed? Tim www.troutandfeather.com
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Of course, I LOVE Semperfli Kapok!!
Tim, thanks for this video and all your other informative videos. Right now my fly tying skill is high in frustration and low in aesthetics. I think this will help me. Mike
Thanks for the comment, Mike Pennino , and I'm sorry to hear that right now. I really do hope that this video helps (and maybe some of my other ones), plus feel free to contact me through my website if you have additional questions. Tim
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Thanks Tim, getting a lot better and enjoying tying more.
Tim, I learn a lot from your videos. Sound advise and no pretense. You don't have that superior attitude found in many videos. Good job, sir. Cheers! Va. Cork
Thanks for the kind words, Cork, and glad the advice has helped! If you ever have any specific questions, don't hesitate to reach out: tcammisa@gmail.com. Thanks for taking the time to comment, and hope to hear from you on some other videos. Tim www.troutandfeather.com
Hi Tim... Thanks for these great videos, I love that you explain the steps and give tips on each of your tying videos. As a newbie tyer I find them very helpful!
Stryker 2 I really appreciate the feedback, and am glad to help. If you need any suggestions or help, be sure to let me know. There's a contact page on my website, and feel free to shoot me a message. Thanks again! Tim
Very very very nice video... i love you man... you have explened all i need !! TKSSS alot
+Bruno Mendonça You're welcome, Bruno; I really appreciate you taking a moment to say that. Let me know what you think of some of my other videos. TC
+Tim Cammisa ..heloo.... nice!! i have larnd a lot of with your videos... very very cool....
+Bruno Mendonça Thanks, Bruno!
Thanks mate
Just what I've been looking for.
I've just started tying flies here in South Africa
For yellow fish ( nymphs,caddis etc)
Was a nightmare buying materials
Collin Iyapian I can only imagine the problems you would have trying to find certain items there, Collin! Good luck, and let me know if you ever need any advice selecting anything. TC
Thank you for your video!
You're welcome, Shawn...
really enjoyed the video.
Thanks for the kind words, fishanywhereanytime ; I'm glad the video was a good one. TC
Great video. Thank you.
Thanks for the kind words, Dave, and if you have any questions, don't hesitate to email: tcammisa@gmail.com Tim www.troutandfeather.com
Thanks this helps so much
You're welcome, Pamela, and I'm happy to help! Tim
Great help. Thanks.
Thanks for the kind words, Eddi Trangeled ; I appreciate them. TC
I'm glad that you liked this video, Terry Little ; I wanted to give valuable information that could save many time, energy, and money. Thanks for taking a moment to comment. TC
I most definitely will thank you. Wish i could post pics on here to show u what i have done so far
sappervet1980 I appreciate the kind words, and you're more than welcome to email me any pics of your flies. I'm glad to know the videos are helping. TC
Nice video and +1 on the recommendations. I personally prefer 8/0 as well.
+SSBelmont Thanks for taking a moment to comment, and I'm working on my newest video for mayfly nymph materials this week. Look for it to be out soon, and let me know what you think about my recommendations there. TC
Tim;great video for new/intermediate tiers;If you do not have any local fly shops try to establish a relationship with one mail-order supplier,he/they are more likely to be helpful with special requests and solving problems with orders;I don't know what I would do with out my regular supplier' he takes care of my minor problems and does his best to come up with the weird and wonderful stuff I am sometime looking for.Thanks Earl
Great suggestion, Earl Cantwell ; that's excellent advice that I agree with completely. Also, thanks for the kinds words regarding the video. Tim
Great video, very informative! I am just getting started in fly tying and will be purchasing materials very soon. I get overwhelmed at all the choices out there and seem to go overboard. Your video has really helped me narrow down what to look for. Thanks again and tight lines!
Thanks for the kind words, Diggin & Fishin ; I'm glad the video has helped! TC
Very helpful vid. Thanks very much. When and where do u do use the hot pink and chartreuse material you mention?
Alan, I will use those colors primarily when making parachute posts, as they are easier to see at distance or in low-light situations. Thanks for checking and for the kind words! Tim www.troutandfeather.com
Just getting into tying. Really appreciate all the work behind these videos!
+Path Less Pedaled Thanks for the kind words, and welcome to tying. Are you interested in a certain species of fish more than others, such as trout? TC
We're based in Oregon and would love to see a video similar to your essential materials for mayfly nymphs, but for steelhead!
+Path Less Pedaled Ha ha...maybe in the future!
Tim,
This is a very informative video that would help anyone new to fly tying. I will just mention 2 of those materials Hackle and Hooks... Between expense of good hackle to variety of hooks it can be somewhat confusing and costly without some good direction. Hackle I believe can be difficult for even some of the most experienced due to the price paid for quality received. Its also not a material I like to purchase on-line without first having my hands on the Cape or Saddle...Pictures just don't show me enough..
I too like over sized eye dry fly hooks and the 1110 is a good choice along with the Orvis 4641 which both are fine wire with over sized straight eye...They also make those late evening fly changes much easier for me... Thank You for this informative video!
Ken Martin
Great comments, Ken Martin ; I really appreciate your insight and additions to the conversation. Thanks for taking time to comment and share your thoughts. Tim
Great video! Just what us beginners need to sift through the confusion of all the choices. Thank you!
I'll be starting out, targeting salmon and steelhead (in the NW, Washington state). Variations of jigs (wet flies I guess you could say). Twitching jigs (1/4 -1/2 oz) down to 1/32 oz jigs. Surface poppers, steamers, who knows :) So my question is, what are the basics and the secondary choices for materials to get started?
Thank you for all your time you've put in creating such informative videos. It is much appreciated!
Thanks for the kind words, Ray, and I'm glad you enjoyed it. Regarding the salmon and steelhead, I know what works in my area, but unsure in that area of the country. I have a video out for mayfly nymph patterns, which would relate to a lot of the flies you're talking about. Here's the link: ruclips.net/video/Zw38_JeO4kM/видео.html I hope that helps a little, and be sure to let me know other questions. Tim
Great video! I just got into fly tying. This was extremely helpful and very much appreciated. Thanks!
You're welcome, Jason, and I'm happy to help. Feel free to view some of my other videos, plus I have a page on my website dedicated to helping beginner fly tyers: www.troutandfeather.com/fly-tying-videos/#/beginnerrecommendations/ Good luck, and let me know if you ever need anything. Tim
Great informative video tim,especially the piece about hackles,which have been a total mystery to myself {an amature and occasional tyer}.
I do have a question for you..........can you recommend an alternative to seals fur dubbing,which I struggle with greatly,even when twisting it onto the thread in the same direction as you should and also making sure the thread is well waxed etc......
Thanks for the kind words, Neneman Nick ; I'm glad the video has helped. I typically will use the natural seal's fur when dubbing, thus don't have a lot of experience with alternatives. Have you tried the Euro Seal dubbing, which is supposed to work really well? TC
Tim..never tied a fly in my life,but I can tell you I can't wait to start I'm very eager,and excited. Excellent video for the beginner like myself. Thank you!
You're welcome, and be sure to let me know if you have any questions. Tim
I use foam wrap for bodies which can be found at Dicks Sporting goods. You can use it for all sorts of Dry Flies and it comes in a variety of colors. You can tie a Caddis very quickly with this as you don't have to dub the body and it floats really well.
+SSBelmont Great comment, and a perfect material that works really well for dry flies. Thanks, and I look forward to more of your comment on some of my other videos. TC
Tim, could you do a video on what dry and wet flies you use the most of that way I can get a good idea on what flies to start tying for my boxes.
Chris, for now I'm trying to focus on the areas that surround the tying of flies, though your suggestion is not out of the realm for the future. The downside of that video is that it can be considered very regional, thus I really want to ensure that I'm giving others solid advice. If you know what waters you are planning to fish, I would suggest contacting a local fly shop for specific suggestions, as they would surely steer you in the right direction. Tim
hey Tim!! I just discovered your videos and what i've seen seems fabulous... thank you so much for sharing your wisdom!! For those of us who are just starting, could you spell out some of terminology... for example, what is CDC? it would help out a bunch. Thanks!!!!
Thanks so much for checking, and happy to help. If you have specific questions, like for CDC, never hesitate to shoot me an email: tcammisa@gmail.com Thanks again!
Awesome video. Just starting fly fishing and tying so this was very informative. If you have any suggestions for me then please do share. Awesome job, keep it up!
Glad to help, Ben, and if you ever have questions, please let me know. Everyone is at a different stage, thus if you're ever unsure, shoot me an email. Tim
Alright thank you.
I'd also like to know if you would do a video on nymphs materials to get
Thanks for the question, Chris Geiger , and that's something I would like to do in the future. There is a lot to nymphs, thus I have to put some thinking into those essential materials. In the meantime, if you have any specific questions, feel free to contact me through my website, Trout and Feather. Thanks again. TC
Another great video Tim. I use pretty much everything you have listed on a daily basis. As you said, there can be a wide variety of colors to choose from which is important for beginners. I remember when I started tying, I just walked into a shop and grabbed things in weird colors. I used up most of the stuff over time, but I also don't know why the guy didn't stop me.
The choice of material you have listed and the colors you've recommended should get everyone off to a good start.
Thanks for the comment, MuskratMen , and I'm glad I'm not the only one who made a bunch of random purchases! Also, thanks for the kind words regarding the video. Tim
Nice video - I'll second / third / fourth / and fifth a nymph version of this. It makes my head hurt every time someone tells me what kind of this that or the other I'll need for their awesome nymph pattern.
Brice Harris Thanks for the comments, Brice, and I am working on some different types of videos related to this one. Nymphs are difficult because there are so many, thus I am looking for a way to condense the information. Thanks again, and I hope to have it completed by the end of June. TC
Mr Cammisa- Thank you for sharing your insight! I will have to say though, I am just now getting into fly fishing and the thought of tying my own flies is even more daunting now that I've seen this video. Nothing against you but I don't even have a clue about what a hackle is much less all these other materials you mentioned. (bummer).
My plan was to first go out and get a fly tying tools and focus in on one type of fly- maybe wooly buggers.
I've been on the fence and I may just stick to buying flies for now. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge and providing me some initial thoughts before making the grand leap!
+email16v Thanks for taking the time to comment, and these sports can definitely be overwhelming! For starters, I would focus on fly fishing, then integrate the tying as you determine the most important flies that you're catching fish on. Doing both at the same time can be a tough process, though doable. If you decide to get into tying, I would recommend checking out my "Beginner's Recommendations" page on my Trout and Feather website. I give some general thoughts and suggestions on that page, plus don't hesitate to contact me with any questions. What species of fish are you targeting? Good luck with everything! TC
+Tim Cammisa Awesome, I will check out your website and recommendations. I'm in Texas so mainly freshwater species like bass and panfish.
Thanks for offering to answer questions too. I will have to take you up on it!
+email16v Sounds great, and those are two species of fish that are fun to catch. Be sure to purchase/tie some Clouser Minnows...
hank you for your wisdom. i am new to tying and quite overwhelmed with the amount of stuff out there. i am learning dry flies but also working on stoneflies and nymphs for the trout rivers here in michigan. any help would be much needed as my beginners kit didnt come with much supplies. any suggested books would be nice to. thank you.
sappervet1980 Thanks for the kind words, and more importantly, welcome to the world of fly tying. I definitely recommend learning more about nymphs, as they are very productive in streams (especially in Michigan). I plan on making a video similar to this one for nymphs in the future, and will also have a resource page on my website by the end of this summer for help (Troutandfeather.com). In the meantime, there are two books I recommend: "Trout and their Food" by Dave Whitlock, which helps the readers understand more about the insects eaten by trout. For fly tying, I recommend "Charlie Craven's Basic Fly Tying," a book that gives a lot of knowledge and has incredible pictures. Most importantly, talk to someone at a local fly shop near the rivers you fish so they can give you more specific recommendations about flies to use there. Good luck, and let me know if you have any additional questions. TC
Buying all kind of tying materials wich are fun or beautiful instead of needed is really recognizable! nice video!
Thanks for taking time to comment, Bart Koper , and I'm glad you enjoyed the video. TC
Thanks this has a lot of great information. Do you recommend any premade kits for the beginner. I started to tie with Operation Healing Waters. I live in Amarillo Texas but am moving to San Antonio in a few days.
Hi Angel, and thanks for checking. My biggest recommendation is to select three flies that you know you'll fish, and then buy hooks and materials just for those. Once you become proficient with those patterns, start to branch out, accumulating materials as needed. When buying the prepackaged kits, you'll get a lot of materials that may never be used, thus keep that in mind. If you need more information, let me know, and feel free to email questions: Tim www.troutandfeather.com
Thank you for the quick reply and recomendations. I will have to look up those books for sure
sappervet1980 You got it, and if you find any others that you would suggest, will you let me know. It's tough to stay informed when looking at books from a "beginner" aspect, thus if you find any especially helpful, let me know their titles. Tim
Great videos. I just go to Michaels and get on-sale paint brushes for my tails. FYI.
Thanks for the kind words, Mo, and they definitely work, too. Recently, I've switched my mayfly tails to Coq de Leon, in both medium and dark pardo. Here's an example: amzn.to/2SblJqz Thanks again! Tim www.troutandfeather.com
try a craft store such as Joanns for feathers and certian glues
Thanks, Tim, just getting back into fly tying after a long time out (9-10yrs). Very informative.
You got it, Gary, and don't hesitate to shoot me any questions: tcammisa@gmail.com Thanks! Tim www.troutandfeather.com
Foam, poly yarn and maybe elk hair are good materials to have as well
+Robert Quinn Great suggestions, Robert; thanks for adding them to the list. TC
Otherwise, it was a very helpful video. Thanks. -Robert
It's interesting how much geography changes these choices. I fish on the snake river and most dry flies are big foam so they're number one on the must-haves. Also because elk hair caddis and parachute adams are so highly used brown hackle is a must-have. Great video lots of good insight.
Well said, Will, and completely agree with that. On the other side, I have integrated a bunch of foam into my tying the last two years...so maybe it's time for this video to be redone! Tim www.troutandfeather.com
Nice informative video. May I suggest adding head cement and wax . Also wire. Just a thought.
Thanks for the kind words, David, and I appreciate the suggestions. The head cement and wire aren't typical materials for dry flies, but I am sure they have their place for many tyers. Thanks again! Tim
Ah you are right. I see now this was about the dry fly . My bad.
No problem, David...
Other essentials - good whip finisher, hair stacker, wax, dubbing needle and top quality scissors. Good video mate👍👍🇨🇦🇬🇧
Thanks for the additional essential items and kind words! I hope to hear more from you on some of my other videos. Tim
Tim have a question. What is the best hook company?
Sorry, Russell, but I have to take a pass on this one. I use a variety of hooks for different fly types, and don't feel one is the "best" for all. My videos are currently sponsored by Hanak, and I can say confidently that those you see in my videos are some of my favorites (and the ones you'll find in my boxes). If you ever see my tying room, you'll find out that I have thousands of hooks by all kinds of makers, and they all have their place. Tim www.troutandfeather.com
Cool! A recent video and a guy who seems to answer questions! I am rather desperate to find a way to keep these little maggoty worm beasties from eating my feathers and fur. Are there any tricks, chemicals, etc, that the pros use? I have been fiddling with tying for about a year now and the other day I lucked into a storage locker deal and bought a huge collection of tools and materials. Some of the packages' contents were pretty well destroyed by the worms and had to be thrown out. Many more are in great shape with no signs, but I figure the larvae are already in there, just waiting. Great video, thanks for the advice!
Wow..tough situation you're in, IronheadOfScroteus . My first piece of advice is throw away anything that appears contaminated. You don't want to risk losing more of your collection and materials, so consider throwing away anything that may have larvae in it. There are a few things you can do to try to prevent the spread, with a common suggestion being to freeze the materials. Once you've frozen them for a minimum of 72 hours, I suggest that you pack the materials in baggies with moth balls. Many recommend cedar chips and containers, though I feel those options are better if you were attempting to prevent anything. Good luck with your materials, and I hope the suggestions help. TC
Tim Cammisa Thank you, sir! Luckily, we are in a sub zero situation with the latest storm system and the shed I have them in is just as cold as the outside. I will be sorting everything better when it warms up in a few days and see if I can nip this in the bud. There is so much stuff, I don't think I'll miss the things I get rid of. I will definitely be buying some moth balls and cedar chips. This man was apparently a longtime fly tying and fishing fanatic and died with the bulk of his materials and tools in storage. His son wanted nothing to do with it and let the storage owners have the unit full of thousands of dollars worth of hunting and fishing equipment to pay for the $600 owed. This was a great score, I'm still pumped! Judging by the pricetags of just one box, I made back my $250 easily. Thanks again!
You mentioned a recommendation for dubbing packs? Can you share please?
Thanks for the comment, Hannah Rudloff , and I'd be happy to recommend some packs. The two that I like best are: 1. Wapsi Beaver Dubbing Selection 2. Spectrumized Dubbing Kit
They both contain natural materials that are easy to dub, plus come with the main colors that are needed. The Wapsi selection costs less and comes prepackaged in a dispenser. The Spectrumized Kit is all of the colors sold through that product line, and costs a little more. I can tell you that I prefer the latter, but understand the up-front cost may be a little high for someone just beginning. If you need help locating these, let me know. TC
Oh man the first minute of this video really speaks to me :'D :'(
Ha ha, glad it wasn't just me, Thomas! Thanks for taking a moment to comment, and hope to hear more from you in some of my other videos. Tim www.troutandfeather.com
I like to use the physical therapy rubber bands they are really thin I use them to make blood worms, they work great for bait fish ( green sunfish bluegill). My mayfly tail I use horse tail hair. I'm a beginner though. I enjoy tieing!
Thanks for commenting, Shawn, and I don't know much about those rubber bands. Is it something I can purchase online, or do I have to go to a physical therapist's office? Thanks again for the ideas! Tim
+Tim Cammisa I'm not sure if you can get them online I would think you can
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Thank you, Bill! Tim www.troutandfeather.com
Could you do one of these for Hopper/terrestrial thanks
Ha ha, I don't know, there are so many materials out there for them!! ;-) Tim www.troutandfeather.com
could you message me or make a video on what the best hackle is for the wooley bugger?
+spencer worley Sure, Spencer, I prefer a webby hackle that is called schlappen. Let me know if you have any trouble finding it. TC
Cement and wax are two topics I would think needs added.
Excellent suggestions, Thomas, especially the notion of adhesives. Since this video has been made, I've incorporated them into many dry flies, thus thanks for the suggestion! Tim www.troutandfeather.com
How about marabou material for wholly bogers
Marabou is a great material, Yves, though this video concentrates on dry flies. I know some individuals who use it as a body material for dries. Do you use it for them at all? The only reason I tend to stay away from it is because it can absorb a lot of water and has a tendency to sink the fly. Thanks for taking a moment to comment on my video, and happy new year! Tim
I learned that there is a lot of materials that are a lot cheaper on ebay, and have been disappointed. It is true, you do get what you pay for
I know what you mean, J0Gu7 , and it stinks that we learn this through experience. There are a lot of materials out there not created specifically for fly tying that can be useful, and I hope that we can get some attention on them in the future. Thanks again for taking time to comment. TC
We like what you are telling us but tell us we're we can get them an who will give us a catalog
Hi Warren, did you look in the Description of the video? I have links for many of the recommended materials. Hope that helps! Tim www.troutandfeather.com
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Thanks for the terrific video. I have been able to figure most of the materials out but I am at a loss over thread! This seems to be the base for everything so I would think this is pretty important. I have searched/read/watched many different fies being tied, books aticles and comparisons for reccomendations on waxed vs nonwaxed thread. I have one fly tying shop here and they are helpful but pretty corporate with a very small selection. I live in Las Vegas, which is ridiculously hot. The main species I would initally be tying for is Striper, sunfish, Large mouth bass, trout, tilapia, crappie and Carp (that would be a fantastic fight!) Would love to hear your suggestions for thread. Thanks again for the great info.
Hae you tried with any thread to this point? I would start with 6/0 UNI thread in the common colors for those flies, and then branch out from there. The 6/0 provides a heavier breaking point, which helps as you're just learning to tie. UNI thread is waxed and has worked well for me over the years. Let me know what you select, and please share your thoughts on it. Thanks again for the kind words regarding this video. Tim
I am trying to find a supplier for cat gut for woven nymphs any help anyone?
Doug Preston Hi Doug, I just googled "cat gut for fly tying" ( it searched for "catgut" also). besides used for piano strings (you might try a music store) there was quite a list of fly tying suppliers as well as videos on tying cat gut nymphs. Davie Mcphail and Jim Missura were two I recognized. Hope that helps. Have you heard of or know a supplier of kapok dubbing for dry flies? I've come to a dead end. Anyone know? Thanks.
I replied to your question on another video (Joe), so I hope that helps. Another place to ask would be flytyingforum.com. I bet some tyers on there may have some they'd share with you. Tim
Catgut is still commonly used in vet clinics for stitching up animals...try asking them to order for you
I'm a rank beginner - just started tying flies this year. Thank you for this. It is exactly what I need. However, I live in Mississippi, and the chance of me ever fishing for trout in cold water streams is very slim. Not impossible, but not likely. So, I'm focusing on wet flies to fish for panfish, particularly bluegill and bass. After searching your videos, I see a lot on tying wet flies, but not another video like this one where you listed the absolutely essential material for tying wet flies.I realize it's been several years since you recorded this video, but might you do one some time?
Another thing, I've been a fiber enthusiast for many years and have an enormous collection of predominately natural fiber yarn - mostly wool and wool blends. I'm also a spinner, so have natural fibers in their raw form. I'm frequently using both yarn and wool fiber in place of chenille and dubbing. Two products that spinners use to add sparkle to yarn are firestar and angelina. Firestar is narrower than crystal flash, but wider than angelina. In fact I believe angelina is exactly the same material that Hareline sells as Ice Wing. You can buy either of these products from fiber suppliers for considerably less $$ than their name brand cousins in Fly Tying Stores.
Thank you for the time you take recording your fly-tying videos. With no one to teach me first hand, I've become your student.
Thanks for taking the time to comment, and I'm glad you found a little help in this one (and more importantly, I hope you fish for trout someday!). I have considered making a similar video for other fly types, though many other types have the potential to double (if not triple) the materials. As you probably know, there are thousands of materials, and creating a complete list is nearly impossible. For dry flies, I found it a little more doable, and will consider future ones.
Regarding the yarn, thanks for taking the time to share this with us. That's some great information to have, and if you can provide any links, we would all be appreciative. Thanks again for the kind words. Tim www.troutandfeather.com
Thank you for replying to my comment. I really didn't expect that. Similar to the difficulty you mention of creating a complete list of wet fly tying materials, it's equally hard to compile a list of sources for alternative materials. One of my favorite places to shop for raw spinning fiber as well as indie-dyed yarn is Etsy.com. If you're not familiar with Etsy, it's an online shopping mall of small indie businesses. Originally it only allowed hand-crafted items to be sold, but it now allows the resale of certain things, particularly craft supplies and tools. If you search for wool yarn or wool fiber, you'll likely get hundreds of results. Two sellers I can recommend for spinning supplies such as wool batting, firestar, and angelina are wildethyme.etsy.com and slimchicken.etsy.com. In fact, Slimchicken has a sample pack of 15 different colors of angelina for $12.99. The prices for individual colors are similar to that of Hareline Ice Wing but I don't know how the amount per package compares.
One excellent source for natural fiber yarn is knitpicks.com. Thy sell over 250 colors of their fingering (sock weight) wool yarn, Palette ($3.79 / 231yds), and 100 colors of worsted weight Wool of the Andes ($2.79 / 110 yds) and much, much more including alpaca, silk, cashmere, etc. Knitpicks has only one line of acrylic yarn. If you want craft store yarn, this is not the place. Herrschners.com is a good place to buy that kind of material.
Another craft which yields good fly tying material is jewelry-making. Two of my favorite sources are firemountaingems (they offer discounts that begin with your 10th item in your cart) and fusionbeads.com. Think tools, thread, floss/wire/, beads, and storage containers. You'll find wonderfully sharp wire cutters, needle nose pliers with no ridges (chain nose pliers) as well as many other tools you might find useful. One I use is a crimp tool for closing "crimp cover" beads - similar to split shot, but in gold, silver, copper, etc. These are 3mm beads you can add to your hook without having to thread the end through the hole. Size 8 seed beads are 2mm and size 6 are 3mm. Fusion has large hole metal seed beads in many colors - 100+ 3mm beads for less than $5.00. In the string material section you'll find nylon and silk beading thread and wire such as "art wire" - Fusion, and "tiger wire" - firemountain that comes in spools of up to 32 gauge multicolored wire good for creating ribbing. Don't forget to check out the storage containers. You'll find a good selection of divided boxes as well as a lot of other useful things.
I could go on, but these few ideas will give you a good start. Happy shopping!
There's a lot of great information here, and I really appreciate you taking the time to share! Thanks for getting back to me, and I hope to hear more from you on some of my other videos. Tim
Quite a good list. It would have been nice if videos like this had been available when I started tying long ago.
One important thing that might have been included, though it’s not a “material,” is good, air-tight storage boxes or bags to protect those valuable furs & feathers.
Great tip! Thanks for the suggestion and kind words regarding this list, which is by no means an exhaustive one. I really appreciate you taking the time to share, and shoot me an email if you'd like to sign-up for my email newsletter: tcammisa@gmail.com Thanks again! Tim www.troutandfeather.com
Question off subject. Rite bobbin vs stonfo bobbins.
Hi Russell, and unsure of the exact question. Both are high quality tools and tiers have their reasons for loving both. I tie with Stonfo Bobbins, and have a video featuring them I'm sure others may chime in with their opinions, but you can't go wrong with either. ruclips.net/video/oMGo90_yUSg/видео.html Thanks for the comment. Tim www.troutandfeather.com
Love you video. Would love to try a. Stonfo bobbin.
Thanks, Russell, and if you ever try one, let me know what you think.
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Can I make a suggestion?. For some of us that are beginners, we don`t know the spelling of the names of material that you mention on the video. Is it possible to have the spelling of the names written on the screen. If not, just maybe put up a picture of the actual spelling of the material you talk about, so we know exactly what we need to purchase. Thanks for the video.
Thanks for taking the time to comment, Joanne. All of the materials discussed in the video are listed in the "Description" on RUclips. Take a look there and you'll have the complete list. If you have any questions, let me know. I also have an email signup on my website if you'd like to receive updates. Tim www.troutandfeather.com
Is this video still up to date Tim?
Hi Jojo, and the majority of items are still favorites. Something I use A LOT now for tailing fibers is Coq de Leon, something like this: amzn.to/3j3BPOC Thanks for checking, and hope all is well. Tim www.troutandfeather.com
Hej Tim. Greatings from Denmark. Do you live at the eastcost or the westcoast? A good idea: seethroucreamcolor doctor rubbergloves, cut them in thin stripes and roll around the hook with dubbind under, a little fether for legs, and finish with a thind wire too keepe it in place, and now you have a fantastic worm. Send the wife on holyday, and let us see all your beutyfull neck and sadels. she alredy know that you are crazy with fethers. Merry chrismas
Thanks for the great idea, and you'll have to send me a picture of that worm: tcammisa@gmail.com I am on the east coast, and love to fish everywhere. Trust me, she knows ALL about the feathers! HA HA! Tim www.troutandfeather.com
Don't buy wings necks or any full birds when beginning as you will never use all these feathers buy small amounts keep it simple from Scotland.
Hi Scotland, each tier has various needs and wants. Typically when buying a large quantity (i.e. full neck or saddle), a tier will save money in the long run. That's especially true recently, as certain colors get difficult to find and prices tend to increase for quality hackle. You referenced a beginning tier, and my recommendation for beginners can be found here: www.troutandfeather.com/videos#/beginnerrecommendations
Thanks for sharing your opinion. Tim
@@TimCammisa I'm not a beginner I've been fishing for over 30 years you will have all that gear when your dead but each to there own all the best.