Getting Started Fly Tying: Part 2
Part 2: Tying Your First Fly
Do want to tie your own flies? If you said, “yes,” then you’re in luck! Getting started is really easy and a ton of fun.
Beginner Fly Patterns
Here are some patterns that require just a few materials and are proven fish catchers, which makes them ideal for the new fly tier. *Click the name of the fly for video instructions.
For Trout and Panfish
If you want to catch a lot of fish in any condition then you can’t go wrong with a mop fly. With a little practice you can tie these in a matter of minutes.
A wooly bugger is the go-to beginner fly for good reason. It will catch a variety of fish species and is a simple fly to tie.
The prince nymph is another versatile fish catcher and if you’re into fishing nymphs it’s a good one to start with.
For Bass
Tying a wooly bugger in a larger size makes it an excellent pattern for large and small mouth bass. It can replicate a leech, baitfish or emerging insect.
This fly is a little tricky to tie, but it’s an awesome fly. Stay patient while tying it and you’ll find it to be a one of your favorite flies for trout, bass and saltwater.
The Clouser is one of the greatest fly patterns ever created and will catch fish anywhere. If you like catching bass or saltwater species, learn to tie this fly!
Top water is an exciting way to catch fish and tying a popper is made easy with foam fly popping heads. You can whip up plenty of these poppers for an afternoon of fishing in no time.
For Saltwater
If you fish in saltwater then you can’t go wrong with a box full of Clousers.
The deceiver is right there with the Clouser in the best flies of all time rankings.
This is an excellent and versatile top water fly that’s very easy to tie.