Legg's Bentback Stone

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Hook: TMC9394 bent at middle (A TMC200 is fine as well)
Weight: Black bead w/ several wraps of lead under the body
Tail: Brown biots
Underbody: Dubbing (doesn';t really matter what color) to add bulk to the midsection.
Body: Brown Vinyl Rib
Thorax: Gray Ostrich
Wingcase: Brown 2mm foam
Legs: Black or brown rubber legs
Antennae: Brown biots


I came up with this bug recently. It's an imitation of a brown stonefly nymph that are common here in NC.

That looks good. That would be good paired with a heavier stone to hit to levels of the water column. Nice

There ya go!! Double your chances of hooking up.

That vinyl rib makes a nice segmented body. I got a vise for Christmas and I need to get some lessons so I can start tying my own creations.

Buffalo96 wrote:That vinyl rib makes a nice segmented body. I got a vise for Christmas and I need to get some lessons so I can start tying my own creations.

We'll help ya (well, try our best) with anything tying throws your way. If you're just getting started, a good tying book is really helpful. It definately helped me when I started out...

What have you tried so far?

I have tried a wooly bugger and then went way too far and tired to tie an 18 sized Adams. Umm... it was interesting to say the least. It was colored like an Adams but looked like a mess. I really just need to sit down and just try do do stuff even if it is wrong. I have looked around Greensboro for a book but can't find much that I think is worth the money. I am looking to get some one on one lessons this month if I can afford it. I want to get started before my next trip to Cherokee in April.

Buffalo96 wrote:I have tried a wooly bugger and then went way too far and tired to tie an 18 sized Adams. Umm... it was interesting to say the least. It was colored like an Adams but looked like a mess. I really just need to sit down and just try do do stuff even if it is wrong. I have looked around Greensboro for a book but can't find much that I think is worth the money. I am looking to get some one on one lessons this month if I can afford it. I want to get started before my next trip to Cherokee in April.

I found that tying even just one fly each night (or as much as time allows) really helped in my tying skills. As long as you stick with it, you'll be tying quality flies in no time. 8 years ago when I started tying, my flies looked absolutely horrendous. I taught myself without a single class and still managed to improve greatly. Once you start really getting into it, you'll be pleased!!

YouTube has a lot of good tutorials (some not so much).

Adams Dry
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d552ULYjxBk

nicely done

Buffalo,

If you ever need some pointers just ask. Im in Greensboro as well. I have been thinking of starting a fly fishing/tying club at Gander Mtn. We also will be having some fly fishing/tying seminars February 27 & 28. Stop in any time though if you just want to talk fly.

Buffalo,
I just recently started tying flies myself. I've had no formal instruction either. However, I spent many hours watching and reading about it first. There is an entire 20-ish fly tying course on YouTube if you look up David Cammiss. He has roughly 20 lessons in tying different flies. He starts simple and then gets more complex as the lessons progress. There are other sites that I frequent to watch video of flies being tied. http://oregonflyfishingblog.com/ is my local fly shop and they show various patterns such as BH Prince, Possie Bugger, and flies for all types of fishing from Salmon to Tarpon. Also http://www.theweeklyfly.com/?blog=1 The weekly fly has good videos and patterns as well. Keep at it. It takes some patience and a lot of practice. Personally I started big and easy. Larger flies are easier to tie and it will help you get your technique developed. Then move on to smaller flies and more difficult patterns.

Dave