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First Fly Tied

The first two ever. I just sorta scrounged some stuff together...

Craft foam
Polyester thread
Poly "Fun Fur"

Pattern seen on "Warmwater Fly Tyer."... The Orange Foam Spider.
www.warmwaterflytyer.com/paterns5.asp?page=2

Clear nail polish on the heads. Haven't figured out the whip
finisher, yet.

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Comment by chris kowaleski on July 7, 2013 at 7:07am: That's awesome David!

Comment by David, aka, "McScruff" on July 6, 2013 at 4:29pm: Thanks everyone. It feels good to have turned them out. Nothing here was done by the book. The materials were scrounged; only the pattern instructions were there for me to follow - and I didnt follow THEM very closely.

Chris - I've re-taken up the fly rod. 30 years ago I had a a few passing chances at one. Today, Im trying it again.

Thanks for the links and suggestions on the whip finisher. Tooty is right - you can do without it. But I think it makes a better looking "bug," and I reckon people have perfected this stuff for a reason. Plus the bluegill around here are FUSSY. I cant get them interested in anything but the small stuff. For that, Im gonna need TOOLS!! LOL

Comment by Bill Wisch on July 6, 2013 at 2:19pm: David check out Lefty Kreh and Bob Clouser demonstrate whip finish on you tube one of the best to make it easy to understand different techniques.

Comment by DAVID L EITUTIS on July 6, 2013 at 9:38am: HEY DAVID THEY LOOK GREAT FOR FIRST ONES , BETTER THAN MINE 30+ YEARS AGO. I don't use a whip finishing tool and don't use that knot for that matter., Never have. It's a more traditional knot especially for dry flys. I looks more professional , but not mandatory. If ya need any supplies hooks or anything let me know in an email...... or call ya got my number.
Vince is right and they don't have to be perfect to catch fish......The two you posted pics of will absolutely catch fish !!!!!!!

Comment by Lee on July 6, 2013 at 9:33am: Good looking bug David here's a Youtube video my friend made that shows him making a beetle it's pretty good and towards the end he shows how to make a head and use the whip finisher. May help some.

http://youtu.be/uGZk5CfGUTw

Comment by chris kowaleski on July 6, 2013 at 8:07am: And so I'm guessing you are picking up the fly rod now as well?

Comment by chris kowaleski on July 6, 2013 at 8:05am: Damn David those are super nice for first ties!

Comment by Rick King on July 6, 2013 at 6:20am: Your on your way my man, very nice.............David

Comment by David, aka, "McScruff" on July 5, 2013 at 9:36pm: Thanks, Dick.

They get easier, as you go . The third one almost fell into place. By the time I reach 12, I should have it down to production rates!