Custom Fly Fishing Rods by Chris Lantzy, Custom Rod Maker
  • Home
  • Split-Bamboo Fly Rods
    • Prudential Series
    • Classical Series
    • Custom Series
    • Mortised Fly Rods
    • Rod Tapers
  • Graphite & Fiberglass Fly Rods
    • Fiberglass Fly Rods
    • Classical & Custom Series Graphite
  • Available Rods
    • Available Reels, Accessories, etc.
  • Leather Accessories
  • Designing Your Custom Fly Rod
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Overveiw of Making A Split-Bamboo Rod
    • Tackle Tips
  • About
    • Rod Making Philosophy
  • Links
  • Contact
  • The Pliant Rod (Blog & News)
    • Beyond The Rod Shop
  • Home
  • Split-Bamboo Fly Rods
    • Prudential Series
    • Classical Series
    • Custom Series
    • Mortised Fly Rods
    • Rod Tapers
  • Graphite & Fiberglass Fly Rods
    • Fiberglass Fly Rods
    • Classical & Custom Series Graphite
  • Available Rods
    • Available Reels, Accessories, etc.
  • Leather Accessories
  • Designing Your Custom Fly Rod
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Overveiw of Making A Split-Bamboo Rod
    • Tackle Tips
  • About
    • Rod Making Philosophy
  • Links
  • Contact
  • The Pliant Rod (Blog & News)
    • Beyond The Rod Shop
Custom Fly Fishing Rods by Chris Lantzy, Custom Rod Maker

the pliant rod:

blog & news

Getting Started In Fly Tying

1/18/2014

 
I know a lot of us tie out own flies. It's a wonderful hobby that can keep us involved in our favorite sport when we can't be on the water. It can really help us to get through the long winter. However, there are still some folks who don't tie their own flies. Maybe they've just recently been bitten by the fly fishing bug, or just never had the time before to give it a go. With that in mind, I thought I'd give just a few recommendations on where to start if you're new to fly tying.

First, the best place to look for information is from fellow anglers. Check with local fly shops, Trout Unlimited chapters, & sportsmen's clubs to see what's going on in your area. Many groups & shops offer fly tying lessons for beginners - usually for a small fee to cover the cost of materials used, etc. This is a great place to start because nothing is better than having someone who knows what they're doing showing you the ropes. You'll meet new people & get to see flies being tied. 

The next aid for you would be a good book or two. You'll want some books on your shelf as you tie for references to check back with as you progress. There are tons of books about fly tying out there & many of them are good. So, I'll just suggest a few to get you started.

1.) "The Complete Book of Fly Tying" by Eric Leiser. This is one of the best books for beginners & intermediate tiers. It has everything you need to know & is a book every fly tier should have.
Picture
2.) "The Orvis Fly Tying Guide" by Tom Rosenbauer. A good book with fantastic color photos showing all the steps. Plenty of info here with a chapter on tools & a reference guide about feathers, hooks, etc.
Picture
3.) "LL Bean Fly Tying Book" by Dick Talleur. Another good book that takes you from the beginning. This book is geared towards the beginner, but has good info for all. It will give you a good foundation for your fly tying.
Picture
Finally, the internet is loaded with websites, articles, & other info of all kinds regarding fly tying. You can even meet fellow tiers from all around the world, seek advice, & get encouragement. A simple internet search of fly tying will keep you looking into things for years.

Fly tying is a nice activity that will enhance your enjoyment of the sport. You'll learn a lot about fishing by doing it &, I'm betting, become a better angler because of it. 

Another Fly Rod Video

1/15/2014

 
Last fall I posted my first video on youtube. It was an interesting process & I'd like to explore the video format even more in the future.

Well, I just posted another short video. This one shows some of the behind-the-scenes things that go in inside the rod shop where I work. I hope that you enjoy it.

    The Pliant Rod

    News from the shop of Chris Lantzy, Custom Rod Maker along with industry news, profiles of interesting characters, reviews, history, & whatever else strikes our fancy. Your comments & feedback are welcome. Please email me your thoughts.


     leather accessories

    Cases, bags, wallets, & other fine leather angling accessories.
    Picture

    instagram

    See more photos from the rod shop & stream sides!
    Picture

    SEE MORE ROD PHOTOS!!!

    Please visit my Flickr pages to see even more rod photos including those available for sale, different rod features, & more. I'll be continuing to add photos there, so check it often. 

    Watch Some Videos!!

    Take a look into the rod shop & see some rods in living color motion pictures!! Check out my youtube videos. 
    Picture

    Categories

    All
    Angling Art
    Angling Art
    Angling Profiles
    Books & Videos Etc
    Books & Videos Etc
    Books & Videos Etc
    Books & Videos Etc
    Favorite Flies
    Fly Fishing
    Fly Fishing
    General Angling News
    General Angling News
    Industry News
    Industry News
    Shop News
    Shop News
    Tackle Tips
    Tackle Tips
    Vintage Tackle
    Vintage Tackle

    Archives

    March 2021
    February 2021
    January 2021
    December 2020
    November 2020
    October 2020
    September 2020
    August 2020
    July 2020
    June 2020
    May 2020
    April 2020
    March 2020
    February 2020
    January 2020
    December 2019
    November 2019
    October 2019
    September 2019
    August 2019
    July 2019
    June 2019
    May 2019
    April 2019
    March 2019
    February 2019
    January 2019
    December 2018
    November 2018
    October 2018
    September 2018
    August 2018
    July 2018
    June 2018
    May 2018
    April 2018
    March 2018
    February 2018
    January 2018
    December 2017
    November 2017
    October 2017
    September 2017
    August 2017
    July 2017
    June 2017
    May 2017
    April 2017
    March 2017
    February 2017
    January 2017
    December 2016
    November 2016
    October 2016
    September 2016
    August 2016
    July 2016
    June 2016
    May 2016
    April 2016
    March 2016
    February 2016
    January 2016
    December 2015
    November 2015
    October 2015
    September 2015
    August 2015
    July 2015
    June 2015
    May 2015
    April 2015
    March 2015
    February 2015
    January 2015
    December 2014
    November 2014
    October 2014
    September 2014
    August 2014
    July 2014
    June 2014
    May 2014
    April 2014
    March 2014
    February 2014
    January 2014
    December 2013
    November 2013
    October 2013
    September 2013
    August 2013
    July 2013
    June 2013
    May 2013
    April 2013
    March 2013
    February 2013
    January 2013
    December 2012
    November 2012
    October 2012
    September 2012
    August 2012
    July 2012
    June 2012
    May 2012
    April 2012
    March 2012
    February 2012
    January 2012
    December 2011
    November 2011
    October 2011
    September 2011
    August 2011
    July 2011
    June 2011
    May 2011
    April 2011
    March 2011
    February 2011
    January 2011

    RSS Feed

Powered by Create your own unique website with customizable templates.