Fly Tying

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The other day I went to Bass Pro to catch up with a few buddies and do some tying. 

I thought these little fishes were made in a unique way:

Ahh, what to tie, what to tie..

 

I settled on making some ice jigs; a bit of hackle, chenille, sinker, and dab of nail polish on a hook.

 

These little hot pink bead head cuties are for the Tie-a-Thon:

I used to meet with the fellows from Duneland Fly Fishers (DFF) every Tuesday night.

 

Once a month, our meetings were usually fishing presentations.

The last presentation I have been present for was on rigging for perch and white fish.

The rest of the meeting activities included tying and fly fishing.

 

 Dave's vice is unique:

I found this pattern to be interesting too:

The top fly, (in the pic below), is the finished product of the one being tied above. Confused Yet?  :)

The best thing about tying night is how it sparks creativity within me.

I learn about new patterns each time.  A young man, schooled me on a pattern I have never seen before.

The same type of fly he was working on, happened to be on the cover of Fly Tyer magazine! Sweeet!!!