How To Design Your Own Fly Patterns | Ep. 197

If you've ever heard other anglers talk about how great it feels to catch fish on flies they tied themselves, you've probably thought they were overselling it. They make the experience out to be something on par with your first kiss, or getting your driver's license.  So if catching fish on a fly you tied is that good, then it stands to reason that catching fish on a fly you INVENTED is even better — right up there with getting married, or watching a tax write off actually SAVE you money.  This is all well and good, but there's one question we need to ask — how exactly do you start coming up with your own fly patterns? What makes it YOURS and not a copy of someone else's?  It's honestly pretty simple — it all comes down to tying your flies to fill a specific need, rather than just sitting at the vise and hoping inspiration strikes. You'll also learn about:  The different fly rod actions, and what they mean in plain English How to pick between realistic and attractor-style nymph patterns Tips for becoming a fly fishing guide LINKS FROM THE SHOW GEAR - New Fly Rods From VFC - CHECK THEM OUT Join the VFC Online Community - CHECK IT OUT QUESTIONS FOR THE SHOW - SUBMIT HERE #LIVEREELLIFE MOMENT - SUBMIT HERE Get the FREE Field Guide - CHECK IT OUT VIDEO - How We Fly Fish With Nymphs - CHECK IT OUT VIDEO - Fly Rods 101 - CHECK IT OUT