
After completing this section a fly tyer will understand the tools and equipment that is useful and necessary to tie flies effectively.
After completing this section a you will know and understand the various types and sizes of hooks, beads, & threads that can be used when tying flies.
Students will be able to identify types of synthetic fly tying materials such as chenille, wire, foam, tinsel, etc.
After completing this section you will learn and understand the different methods about how to fasten tying materials to the hook.
After completing this section you will be able to understand and practice using a whip finish tool.
After completing this section, you will be able to identify a streamer fly and understand the differences between a streamer and other types of flies. You will also be able to tie a simple Wooley Bugger which is a type of streamer fly.
After completing this section you will be able to identify nymph flies and understand the differences between nymph flies and other types of flies. You will also be able to tie a simple Prince Nymph which is a type of nymph fly.
After completing this section you will be able to identify dry flies and understand the differences between dry flies and other types of flies. You will also be able to tie a simple Elk Hair Caddis which is a type of dry fly.
This section wraps up the Fly Tying 101 course. You should feel comfortable enough to begin tying flies on your own and experimenting with your own tying methods and materials. Happy Tying!
Do you want to catch more fish? Have more fun while fishing? Tie flies for your secret fishing spots? These are all things that you will be able to do after taking this simple fly tying course.
Have you ever been fishing and thought "I wish I could make a hook that would be better than the one I'm using."? That thought is exactly why I have been tying flies for the last 20 years. I am an avid fly fisherman which has made me an avid fly tyer. I learned to tie flies through trial and error as a teenager. This trial and error method helped me develop into a teacher that knows the pitfalls and errors that a beginning tyer can make since I have made them all. I have been a fly tying instructor for over ten years and have developed this course to get right to the important parts of learning to tie flies efficiently. This course will help you to avoid the errors and mis-steps that hinder a beginners ability to start tying quality flies that will catch more fish. We will cover basic fly fishing patterns that have been catching fish for years and show the simple techniques to tie these flies easily.
If you are interested in learning the basics of tying flies for fly fishing then this course is for you. Whether you are interested in tying flies to save money, creating custom patterns, or selling flies, this course will set you on a path to knowing the fundamentals to tying most basic patterns and eliminate the many errors and questions that accompany being a beginning fly tyer.
Get ready to catch more fish and feel the self gratitude that comes with catching fish on your flies. Becoming an accomplished fly tyer equates to becoming a more successful fly fisherman and makes for a more enjoyable all around fishing experience. I'll see you on the water.