Bass flies?

So I decided it's time for me to get some bass bugs to put on the end of my fly line. Off I went to Gander Mountain. Lo and behold, they have almost nothing now in the way of flies.

Which brings me to my question: Is there any place locally to get flies? The obvious answer is to tie my own but I'm still learning how to tie my shoes so I'm a long from tying flies.

There is not. I asked Tom this question the other day as well. I went on to Orvis.com and ordered a few. Selection is still not the greatest but I know I need to shop around some more online. Also Ed (deepblu) is quite good at tying his own and used a couple this morning that looked great. He made a worm looking one that I am sure would work very well. Said he got a good hit on it and ended up destroying the fly.

Check this place out. Just looked it up. Even for some cool ideas of flies to tie. Or buy.....

http://www.riverbum.com/Bass-Flies/

Joe- The link you provided looks like a good source for both purchase AND for using the photos as guides to tie our own. TNX.


For Snagged, who said: "...still learning how to tie my shoes so I'm a long from tying flies...." -- You might try:
. 1. Berkenstocks -[Don't bother to ask how I know.]-, and;
. 2. "Tie Fly'ing" classes @ the Pechmann Center:
...... A. 1300~1500hrs, on the 2nd Wednesdays of every month -- at the Wounded Warrior Fly Fishin' Clinics ["non-Wounded" folks are also welcome], and;
...... B. Other Fly Tie/Fly Fish clinics, including:
Beginning Fly Tying Course, June 6^th-8th
This beginning Fly Tying Course is designed to provide the student with a basic knowledge of Fly Tying tools, materials, patterns, and tying techniques. The course is taught in a progression that allows the students to build on their skills and steadily advance toward more complex flies. In this course students will complete 6 fly patterns over 10 hours of instruction. The course is broken down into three consecutive evening sessions. The class dates are June 6th through June 8th, 2011. Class times are 6:30pm until 9:00pm. Call 868-5003 Ext. 15 to register.

In order to assure that each student receives proper instruction this course is limited to 20 participants. All tools and materials are provided. The Course is free of charge.

Military Fly Fishing Clinics, June 8^th
The second Wednesday on each month, The Pechmann Center invites all active duty military members and their families to visit the facility for an afternoon of fishing from 1PM until 5PM. Volunteers are on hand to offer instruction in Fly Tying, and casting for more information call 868-5003.


Warm Water Fly Fishing Clinic, June 11^th
Fly-fishing takes a certain amount of skill and practice. Anglers interested in learning the basics of this distinct fishing technique are encouraged to sign up for a warm-water fly-fishing clinic sponsored by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission and the Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks and Recreation Department.

The 6-hour clinic will be held at the John E. Pechmann Fishing Education Center off Lake Rim Road on June 11th from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. for participants 12 years of age and older.

The instructors, all avid fly-fishing anglers from the community will discuss and demonstrate proper fly-fishing techniques, including casting, rigging, fly tying and rod assembly. After the instruction course, participants will cast in three ponds for sunfish, Largemouth Bass and Hybrid Striped Bass.

The Commission will provide rods, reels and flies. Participants may also use their own equipment. However, please bring a hat and safety glasses (Prescription glasses and sunglasses are acceptable).

Pre-registration is available, and space is limited to the first 40 people. To pre-register or for more information, contact Lake Rim Park, (910) 424-6134.

Hey snagg check out this site:



http://www.flyfishusa.com/flies/warm-water-whammy.htm

Hey snagg. At the next meeting I'll try to remember to bring some foam ones I tie for ya. What size rod are you throwing?

I'm flinging a 5/6 wt around. Someone has tipped me off about finding flies on ebay so I'm going to check that out too.

For some reason - I'm not sure why - my search for some bass flies was revitalized today and I stumbled upon this "store" in ebay. This guy has alot of flies, but the one I found particularly intriguing was the one labeled "Bass Crawler."

http://stores.ebay.com/Jim-Greens-Custom-flies/_i.html?_fsub=165062419

Yo Snagged-



Your "reinvigorated" search for Bass Flies sparked my interest...here's something I stumbled into and found quite interesting...you might consider the "Stealth Bomber" for lurling those Largemouths out of their cover and onto your hook...I'll try.

This link will prepare you to make some at a Pechmann Center Fly Tie class and, till you can attend one of them, it also provides sources where you can order them professionally tied. See: http://www.flyfishga.com/stealth.htm

I'm gonna' try makin' a few of them, my-own-self.....

Mike