Fly tying

[yada]

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[Scott N]

I don't tie all of my own flies, but I do some when I have time.

[Okotokian]

They aren't expsnsive enough to warrant doing it yourself from a cost perspective, and I have never thought that it would be that enjoyable a hobby. I know it is for some, just doesn't appeal to me. Have thought of at least taking a class to see if I would enjoy it though.

[slivers86]

I'll be learning this winter, if anyone is up for a beer and a day of good times, let me know!

[Jayhad]

I typically only use about 12 different fly patterns, some of those like san jauns and stones I will go through 100 of each, so for me tying is about being cost effective (my SJWs cost me $0.19-$0.24 per, stones are about $0.40per) I don't really enjoy fly tying as a hobby, it's a necessary evil.
I also tie as most of the patterns I use have my own little touch that makes them not availible unless I do them.

[icefever]

Great winter hobby when I'm not out icefishing. Nothing more fun than catching fish all summer on the flies you tied

[yada]

Is it weird to tie flies but not fly fish??

[pikester]

Is it weird to tie flies but not fly fish??

Nope... well maybe a little?

[Jayhad]

Is it weird to tie flies but not fly fish??

No 100s of Nigerians do it daily..... without lunch breaks

[Don Andersen]

No 100s of Nigerians do it daily..... without lunch breaks

And for about the same #'s I get paid.

Don

[greylynx]

Fly Tying is a gentleman's hobby.

People with a superficial approach to fishing will never understand why the fly tyer works his fingers and mind in the persuance of excellence.

[Bow flyman]

I tie all of my own flies. Ever since I started fly fishing, many years ago.

[Toirtis]

I tie all of my own flies. Ever since I started fly fishing, many years ago.

Ditto.

[Flyfishen]

I also tie my own. I've developed a few of my own creations as well and have feild tested them. They work fantastic!
The last time I bought flies was last year from Wholesale Sports when they had that sale on the older flies...I couldn't pass up on $1.68 per dozen.

[italk2u]

For me there is no greater satisfaction in the sport of fly fishing than outwitting a wily brown trout with something of my own creation...and then watching him swim away only to be fooled again on my next trip:sHa_shakeshout: