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Post by Deleted on Aug 6, 2015 19:57:16 GMT -6
So I was at dollarama recently and I picked up a few craft supplies, so I decided to experiment with tying up a few flies. I haven't bought any proper fly tying materials, or tools.(although I plan to soon.) So I whipped myself up a quick bobbin holder from half a pen casing and some thick wire I had lying around. Wedged my clamping forceps (hemostat, w/e you want to call it) into a heavy mug (yes the kind you drink coffee from) as an impromptu vise, and grabbed a pair of scissors. It actually worked out better than I had expected. Now I know most people recommend starting out tying some of the classic fly patterns and build a base of knowledge and experience from that. But I was just doing this for shitzngiggles, so I thought hey, lets make some streamers, especially since the hooks I had were a bit on the large side. And yes that's nail polish as head cement. So here's the results. I know they're rather messy but I'm looking forward to trying them out anyway, and seeing what they look like moving through the water. Who knows, maybe I'll actually catch something on one of them. So would any of the experienced anglers here fish with any of these? if so, which? (I'll post results and/or observations after fishing with them too) The bags of feathers I bought:
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Post by flyfisheranonymous on Aug 7, 2015 7:29:00 GMT -6
Hey gen after something like half a century of doing this I can honestly say I would fish all those flies no problem. Especially the last one that would just kill different fish from trout to Cats.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 7, 2015 9:37:50 GMT -6
Hey gen after something like half a century of doing this I can honestly say I would fish all those flies no problem. Especially the last one that would just kill different fish from trout to Cats. Well thanks, That's actually rather encouraging. I can't wait to try them out and see how they look in the water.
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Post by rampantmarine on Aug 11, 2015 15:23:54 GMT -6
Hi Genxcide, I think it is pretty amazing that with no tools you turned out some cool looking creations. I am no where as talented or experienced as many locally and the real nice thing is many are willing to teach you the proper techniques and skills that will take your natural talents up a few notches. Its kind of nice to learn in person than on You tube too. I encourage you to seek out these individuals/groups and learn the basics - its not a substitute for creativity and originality - its a companion to it. Simple kits don't have to break the bank but it is practice that will make one much better. In any event I am sure you are going to love a "real" vice. Good on you for tackling these with your "vice". And I echo Stu's comments and toss that big one at a pike - just make sure your line and gear can handle the strike. I still think it was amazing you used a coffee cup and forceps (hemostats?).
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Post by Deleted on Aug 11, 2015 15:57:47 GMT -6
Hi Genxcide, I think it is pretty amazing that with no tools you turned out some cool looking creations. I am no where as talented or experienced as many locally and the real nice thing is many are willing to teach you the proper techniques and skills that will take your natural talents up a few notches. Its kind of nice to learn in person than on You tube too. I encourage you to seek out these individuals/groups and learn the basics - its not a substitute for creativity and originality - its a companion to it. Simple kits don't have to break the bank but it is practice that will make one much better. In any event I am sure you are going to love a "real" vice. Good on you for tackling these with your "vice". And I echo Stu's comments and toss that big one at a pike - just make sure your line and gear can handle the strike. I still think it was amazing you used a coffee cup and forceps (hemostats?). Thank you very much. And I appreciate the advice. I've definitely learned a lot from youtube videos but I know what you mean about learning from experts. It would be nice to be able to bounce questions and ideas off someone who knows what they're talking about. I've tied a few more streamers, and even some poppers, and a diver. I used some techniques for creating popper heads that I saw on youtube, but in the end I started making popper heads from craft foam in my own way. They seem to work well, create a nice bloop and sploosh(for lack of a better term....maybe "disturbance") on the water. Basically I cut a small wedge of craft foam, roll it, and indent the middle. trim and glue. I've got the first one I made in a picture but I didn't take pictures of the others(which I think turned out nicer, I'll have to take some pics) I also tied some "articulated streamers" one of which I've already caught a nice pike on. the other I haven't fished yet but I have a good feeling about it. The popper head I "created"(although I wouldn't doubt if others do this) is the small green and yellow one.(I made a few more that look even better but I have to take some pics of them still) And I had a rather vicious strike at the orange headed one when I tested it but he just missed hooking up. My articulated streamers:(The black one I've tested, and caught a 24" pike on) Here's a picture of the new one from the bottom(you just see the articulated middle section). I'm really excited to try it out. The flashy stuff is actually just some kind of chenille stuff I found at dollarama, I think it's actually knitting yarn, but it's great for tying these flies. looks great in the motion and doesn't absorb any water. But I definitely can't wait to get some real tools and materials. Thanks again. And I'll post more soon.
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Post by brianrap on Aug 11, 2015 16:09:20 GMT -6
Next time you are at the dollar store, you might want to grab some different colored flip flops. I haven't tried it, but have read/seen the foam is very good for making poppers.
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Post by creekhunter on Sept 24, 2015 7:31:25 GMT -6
Those FLies LOOK GREAT good work! Make Sure to check out other dollar stores for materials and hooks i went to this one and they had some odd Japanese heavy heavy Shanked hooks in size #4 #6 #8 #12 and they looked very well made super sharp super strong and salt resistant,, Must have been a fishing store in japan closing out and they got some stock!
Anyhow again Great looking working flies there!
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