Perfect Fly Tying Methods and Techniques
Recommended Prerequisites:None
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This fly tying video covers everything you need to know from the equipment, tools and
materials you need to the exact procedures you use to tie each phase of any of the
"Perfect Flies".
In developing what we call the "Perfect Fly" series, we have tried to utilize the best
materials, techniques, methods and ideas that have been accumulated from manufacturers,
anglers, both fly tiers and non-tiers; in person, through books, videos, the Internet, via
email and sometimes from advice received over the telephone. If we, meaning the many
people who have been involved in making these selections, haven't purchased a fly or tied
a pattern and actually used it, you can rest assured that we were unaware that it was
available. To put it a different way, if we opened a "one of a kind fly shop", it may be the
world's largest. Our selection of patterns constitute what we feel are the most realistic and
effective flies that are feasible to tie. We are deeply thankful to many, far to many notable
tiers to name, known and unknown, for the patterns that influenced our perfect fly
selections.
materials you need to the exact procedures you use to tie each phase of any of the
"Perfect Flies".
In developing what we call the "Perfect Fly" series, we have tried to utilize the best
materials, techniques, methods and ideas that have been accumulated from manufacturers,
anglers, both fly tiers and non-tiers; in person, through books, videos, the Internet, via
email and sometimes from advice received over the telephone. If we, meaning the many
people who have been involved in making these selections, haven't purchased a fly or tied
a pattern and actually used it, you can rest assured that we were unaware that it was
available. To put it a different way, if we opened a "one of a kind fly shop", it may be the
world's largest. Our selection of patterns constitute what we feel are the most realistic and
effective flies that are feasible to tie. We are deeply thankful to many, far to many notable
tiers to name, known and unknown, for the patterns that influenced our perfect fly
selections.
If you have viewed our "Understanding Trout" series
of programs and especially our "Perfect Presentation"
program, you already know that we place far more
emphasis on the fly being properly presented to imitate
the natural as than we do the angler being able to see
the fly. We want our "perfect flies" to be as visible as
possible to the angler, but the facts are, most aquatic
insects that get eaten by trout are not visible to the
angler. They usually get eaten somewhere between the
bottom and the surface skim. Even those flies emerging
in or just below the surface skim are usually very
difficult if not impossible for the angler to see. Rarely
are mayflies found just drifting along waiting to be
eaten by a trout. To put it in a "matter of fact" way, if
you must be able to see your fly to catch trout, then you
have a lot to learn if you are going to be able to
consistently catch trout.
of programs and especially our "Perfect Presentation"
program, you already know that we place far more
emphasis on the fly being properly presented to imitate
the natural as than we do the angler being able to see
the fly. We want our "perfect flies" to be as visible as
possible to the angler, but the facts are, most aquatic
insects that get eaten by trout are not visible to the
angler. They usually get eaten somewhere between the
bottom and the surface skim. Even those flies emerging
in or just below the surface skim are usually very
difficult if not impossible for the angler to see. Rarely
are mayflies found just drifting along waiting to be
eaten by a trout. To put it in a "matter of fact" way, if
you must be able to see your fly to catch trout, then you
have a lot to learn if you are going to be able to
consistently catch trout.
Although most tiers would refer to our perfect flies as "realistic" flies, that doesn't mean
that each leg, eye or other segment of the fly is separately tied in. It simply means that the
materials and tying methods were selected to make the fly look as realistic or as much like
the natural as feasible possible.
Having an exact looking imitation of the natural is not always the best solution. For
example, it is possible to mold a bronze fly that is an exact replica of a specific species of
mayfly nymph. It may catch a few trout, but since the legs, gills, antenna, tails and other
parts of the real live mayfly nymph move in the water, and due to the fact that the bronze
fly would be much heavier than the natural and not feel the same to the trout as the natural
nymph, it would probably not be a very effective fly for catching trout. Good imitations not
only look like the naturals, they also emulate the actions and movements of the real flies.
that each leg, eye or other segment of the fly is separately tied in. It simply means that the
materials and tying methods were selected to make the fly look as realistic or as much like
the natural as feasible possible.
Having an exact looking imitation of the natural is not always the best solution. For
example, it is possible to mold a bronze fly that is an exact replica of a specific species of
mayfly nymph. It may catch a few trout, but since the legs, gills, antenna, tails and other
parts of the real live mayfly nymph move in the water, and due to the fact that the bronze
fly would be much heavier than the natural and not feel the same to the trout as the natural
nymph, it would probably not be a very effective fly for catching trout. Good imitations not
only look like the naturals, they also emulate the actions and movements of the real flies.
Our flies are designed to be as effective as possible. If a trout happens to damage one of
them, then it is a "perfect fly" for sure. It fooled a trout. Kiss it, fix it or retire it and tie
another one on. A fly that doesn't get a strike or catch a fish may well last all day, but it is
also a proven failure. If a fish or two tears one of your flies up, well, you lose a few cents
and the time it takes to tie another one on. If you are trying to save money, forget tying
flies, disregard this program and buy the cheapest, most durable flies you can purchase. If
you are trying to save time, forget tying flies and buy the most durable flies you can
purchase. You can buy them faster than anyone can tie them. If you want to catch more
trout, then tie or purchase the most realistic flies you can tie or buy that will at least hold
up well enough to catch as many fish as possible. Our "perfect fly" series is for those who
want to catch more trout. Some of our "Perfect Flies" are very durable and some will tear
up fairly easy. Saving money or tying long lasting durable flies is not our prime objective.
them, then it is a "perfect fly" for sure. It fooled a trout. Kiss it, fix it or retire it and tie
another one on. A fly that doesn't get a strike or catch a fish may well last all day, but it is
also a proven failure. If a fish or two tears one of your flies up, well, you lose a few cents
and the time it takes to tie another one on. If you are trying to save money, forget tying
flies, disregard this program and buy the cheapest, most durable flies you can purchase. If
you are trying to save time, forget tying flies and buy the most durable flies you can
purchase. You can buy them faster than anyone can tie them. If you want to catch more
trout, then tie or purchase the most realistic flies you can tie or buy that will at least hold
up well enough to catch as many fish as possible. Our "perfect fly" series is for those who
want to catch more trout. Some of our "Perfect Flies" are very durable and some will tear
up fairly easy. Saving money or tying long lasting durable flies is not our prime objective.
Copyright 2004 James Marsh, All Rights Reserved
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