One of the most common fly tying questions we get here in the shop is what patterns to start with as a beginner. We put our heads together and came up with a few staples and spinoffs that will teach you the skills you need to progress in fly tying. Plus, these patterns are ones we always carry in our boxes. We carry all of these materials here in the shop so stop by and we will help get you set up. Every Sunday we host a tying session starting at 1:30PM at Cutthroat Anglers and its an excellent opportunity for instruction if you are learning!

THE SPARKLE WORM

Hook: Umpqua TMC2487 Size 14

Thread: Veevus 10/0 Pink

Body: Hareline Pearl Core Braid Pink

WALTS WORM (NOT A WORM) 

Hook: Umpqua TMC413J Sz 14 

Bead: 7/64” Tungsten Slotted Copper Bead 

Thread: Veevus 12/0 Olive 

Body: Hareline Krystal Dub Hare’s Ear 

Ribbing: Small Mirage Opal Tinsel

PURPLE ZEBRA MIDGE 

Hook: Umpqua TMC2488 Size 18 

Bead: Tungsten Nickel Bead 5/64” 

Body and Thread: Veevus 10/0 Purple (D17)

Ribbing: Small Silver Ultra Wire

WOOLY BUGGER

Hook: Umpqua TMC5263 Size 6 

Bead: ⅛” Copper Tungsten Bead

Thread: 140 denier Black Ultra Thread

Body: Tinsel Chenile Medium Olive/Pearl

Tail: X-Select Marabou Olive Brown

Hackle: Strung Rooster Saddles Olive/Natural

Wire: Black Small Ultra Wire

PAT’S RUBBER LEGS

Hook: TMC5263 Size 8

Lead: .025 Soft Round Lead Wire

Thread: 6/0W Camel Uni-Thread

Body: Variegated Chenile Medium Black/Coffee

Legs: Flex Floss Brown Olive

We hope to see you at our next Cutthroat Tying Session! 

If you have any questions or need assistance with your fly tying skills, feel free to swing by the shop or call us at 970-262-2878