25 Essential Fly Patterns for Beginners

Welcome to a collection of beginner-friendly flies tailored for those venturing into fly tying. These patterns are simple, easy to tie, and require minimal materials. I recommend selecting a couple of patterns that appeal to you or suit your local waters and starting with those. While some may seem more intricate than others, they all serve as excellent entry points into the art of fly tying. What's even better is that these patterns have proven to be highly effective on the water! Remember, regardless of your skill level, keeping things simple will not only help you success on the vice but also the water.
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Yes! Another long video! Tight lines! Happy Easter! 😎🎣

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#FLIES. Great idea for a durable pattern

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#flies love your videos! New to fly tying myself. Any suggestions for flies on the crooked river in Norway,ME?

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Can you also put a link for squirmy worm materials
1.bead
2.thread
3.hook
4.squirmy worm

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Sure thing, I'll go back and do that when I get the chance

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Can you put a link for all the squirmy worm materials you use
1.hook
2.bead
3.thread
4.squirmy worm

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3:59 pretty or not, that's a convincing fly, if i saw it from a distance I'd be grabbing a fly swatter
Also, im curious, what kind of insects are some of these flies based off of

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