fly tying for newbie.

[shark_hunter]

I am trying to get into fly tying I got a basic kit with a book. I was wondering if anybody knows of some flies that would be realtively easy for a newbie to tie that I could also use on rivers like the weber, ogden or any small creeks in the salt lake area. thank in advance.

Joe
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[TubeDud]

some really easy patterns are: Pheasant tail, zebra midge, San Juan worm, glo bug and wooly bugger. That covers a lot of bases. I'd start tying on #12-#16 hooks except for the zebra midge. tie those in 18 to 22.
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[shark_hunter]

thanks for the help. I will let you know how it goes.
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[HFT]

The sanjuan is an excellent fly to start with. caddis larva like chamois caddis or larvalace caddis are also easy flys and fish very well. A Brassie is not hard and will do good to imitate midge larva.
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[cadresults]

Wooly Bugger is the easiest for me to tie. I am no pro, but for me its one of my favorites. Grizzly Hackle, Chenelle, Feather, Hook, and you are go to go..

I am not a true flie tier. You see, when it comes to the Adams, I buy them[laugh]. I do not have the patience nor the talent to tie them!
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