Today was a different day the usual in that Josh came to the fly corner for a fly tying session. He has never tied before and it was my honor to give him a tying lesson. I was very impressed with how well he picked up on the task at hand. I had him tie first a rock worm, then a fancier rock worm with a rib. Then a ultra fancy rock worm with rib and soft hackle. We then moved onto Griffiths gnats, and finished up with his request of parachutes. I had him tie a pheasant tail parachute. Great job Josh!!!!!!!!!
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Josh's First fly ever |
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Second fly |
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3rd fly |
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4th fly. |
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5th fly |
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6th |
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7th fly |
Nice job!! Good looking flies.
ReplyDeletewow... those are the best first flies ive ever seen... your a fine instructor-
ReplyDeleteSign me up !!! Nice flies Josh.
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ReplyDeleteFirst Flies!!!!
ReplyDeleteDamn! WAY TO GO JOSH!
Josh is off to a great start. They look way better than my first attempts at fly tying.
ReplyDeleteThat 3rd and 4th flies put a smile on my face.
ReplyDeleteNice work
Wow, Those dries look VERY VERY good! I would have thought those were from a veteran fly tier!
ReplyDeleteLovely flies! Give my regards to Josh!
ReplyDeleteHave fun teaching fly tying,
Mats Olsson, Sweden