Tie two custom flies for me?

[fallen1817]

Hey folks,

I need some help... I want to get my wife a special gift for her birthday...

Our son just turned one on January 1st, and a few days prior, he had his first hair cut. With that, Mrs. Fallen saved his first lock of hair. I want to surprise her with two custom flies with a bit of his hair tied in with them as a keepsake.

I know there are plenty of tiers out there, and I just don't have the means available to tie them myself (or the knowledge). If someone is able to help me out, I will definitely cover the cost of hooks and materials.

I'm not looking for any particular pattern. Her favourite colours are red/pink/orange, so bright would be good

PM me, and I can mail you cash and a bit of hair (as weird as it sounds lol).

Thanks in advance!

Jeff

[ÜberFly]

Not weird at all. A buddy did it with his son's hair. Called the fly a "Josh Special" and actually caught fish with it!!

Great idea! Good luck!

[ShortsideK]

Judging from the number of replies, you can see what everyone thinks of your idea.

[vital shok]

Originally Posted by ShortsideK

Judging from the number of replies, you can see what everyone thinks of your idea.

welcome to the forum negative nelly.The guys just asking a question maybe try to help or don't comment.

[ShortsideK]

You're absolutely right. There is no need for me to state the obvious.
Thanx for your help.

[Pudelpointer]

A couple questions:

When is "her birthday"? Two weeks, two months, mid August?

How long is the hair you have? Is it straight, curved, curly?

I have tied with different hair from pets (dogs and cats) and from people's pet birds, but human hair is a tricky material as it usually has no taper; however, since this is junior's first trim, there may be some.

[vital shok]

Originally Posted by ShortsideK

You're absolutely right. There is no need for me to state the obvious.
Thanx for your help.

good stuff I just had seen your post on the guy checking in about his bass pro reel and I thought you might be a trolled.Tight lines.

[fallen1817]

Thanks for the replies, all!

His hair is pretty straight. Not very coarse, but more soft. The hairs are 1-3" long by my guess, and Very straight with a slight curve in it. Not curly by any means.

My wife's birthday isn't until May 6, so I think there's lots of time ahead

Also, Mods, sorry if this thread is against any regs (specifically asking someone to tie flies for me) Delete if necessary, you have a job to do.

[Heron]

A very simple streamer would be your best bet. Perhaps a red doc sprately using the hair for the tail, throat and overwing. What colour is the hair?