The first fly I've ever tied!

[Tonytoned]

Well done Tony, a pretty little fly you have tied there... those black flys always seem to do the trick some how.
Mr B

Thank you Mr B. I might try something a bit more simple next time.

[Liphook]

That's an excellent first attempt and a very useful general pattern

[Ian]

A fly that can represent all manner of insects, and very well tied it is too Tony. Well done. Like watermole said, with hatches of hawthorns and beetles in good numbers, your first fly will catch some fish.

[Tonytoned]

That's an excellent first attempt and a very useful general pattern

Thank you Liphook

[Tonytoned]

A fly that can represent all manner of insects, and very well tied it is too Tony. Well done. Like watermole said, with hatches of hawthorns and beetles in good numbers, your first fly will catch some fish.

Thanks Ian it does sound encouraging.

[Iasgair]

You better tie some more. With those colors I can easily see the fish hitting them hard.
For your first time you did a fantastic job and you're only going to get better. Watch as many tying videos on flies you want to learn because everyone has their own tricks and that helps beginners to find what works best for you.

One of the things I tell people tying is go as slow as you need to. It's not a race. Most of all have fun with it.

[Tonytoned]

You better tie some more. With those colors I can easily see the fish hitting them hard.
For your first time you did a fantastic job and you're only going to get better. Watch as many tying videos on flies you want to learn because everyone has their own tricks and that helps beginners to find what works best for you.

One of the things I tell people tying is go as slow as you need to. It's not a race. Most of all have fun with it.

Thanks lasgair, that is very kind of you and encouraging. I will watch some videos and take tips. That is good too, to take your time, mind that fly took me about 2 hours in all.

I have been watching videos Trout and fly related from America. The Catskill fly tying guild ones are very interesting. Lee Wulff, Tight Loops, Everett Garrison the rod is also very good and many more. I love the history and approach of fly fishing in the USA. the vast wilderness and beauty is breathtaking.

[Penninelad]

I can supply free of charge most types of fur and feather for those who tie their own flys. All I ask is that you make a small donation to the TFF.

[MWithell]

Yep, you'll catch a lot of fish on that pattern. I've had trout, grayling, chub and dace on it and similar patterns I've tied myself, although I haven't been fly fishing for years now.
To my mind, simplicity is important. Most of the time the fish won't care whether it matches something natural. If it looks like it could be food they'll try it.
In saying this I'm aware there are many people who take great pleasure in tying complicated patterns and catching fish on them. To them it's all part of the sport, and that's great. I admire their skill, just as I admire that of persons who make float making and rod building an art form.

[Trilob]

Nice! When will this fly be given some fly time?

I can supply free of charge most types of fur and feather for those who tie their own flys. All I ask is that you make a small donation to the TFF.

that is very kind of you sir