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6 Reddit comments about The Fly-Tying Bible: 100 Deadly Trout and Salmon Flies in Step-by-Step Photographs:

u/enviroattorney · 3 pointsr/flytying

Overall, your flies look pretty damn good for your first day of tying. However, it looks like your flies might have a bit too much girth/materials. For example, the first fly has a bit too much of a head (multiple wraps would be my guess) on the head. The body is a little chunky (aren't we all?) and the tail is too thick. Perhaps use less material on your next set and see how that goes. What I would suggest is tying one fly many times to perfect that pattern, then move onto another.

I would also like to share with you that there is also a great book that I have used for years (and given to other anglers to learn from) called the Fly-Tying Bible (which can be found online or at Bass Pro/Cableas, Barnes & Noble, etc.). This book is full of many patterns and explains in great detail the steps needed to successfully complete a fly. I highly recommend it.

u/fourstringangler · 1 pointr/flytying

It's great to start with a beginner tool kit. Those kits that come with feathers and furs are usually low grade. Here's where I'd start: You've been fly fishing for years, I'm sure you can think of three flies you use regularly with success. Go down to your local fly shop and ask for all the ingredients for one of them and a book with general fly tying info. Don't leave without picking the proprietors brain about hints and tips to this particular fly. Check out youtube videos on how to use a whip finishing tool and several videos on how to tie your chosen fly. Tie that fly a dozen times then take the best one down to your fly shop for critique and more pointers. For me, tying one fly over and over for a while before moving on to another helps. The number one best way is to take a class with a pro, usually around $50.

u/Methelsandriel · 1 pointr/flytying

I like this book.

This website has good directions too.

u/Democedes · 1 pointr/halifax

As far as tutorials go, YouTube is your friend. There's got to be thousands of fly tying videos on there.

As far as reference materials go, The Fly-Tying Bible by Peter Gathercole is a pretty good resource and place to get inspiration from. It has very clear pictures of the steps for making common flies.

As far as materials go you have a number of options in Halifax. The Walmart and Canadian Tire stores in Dartmouth crossing have fly-tying material and tools. The largest selection of fly-tying material (to my knowledge) in the city is Cabela's/Bass Pro Shops.