Wow... I would also have difficulty using such intricate flies. Would probably lock them in a display case rather than fish with them.
Check out some of these works of art.
The prawn is just mind blowing and deserves to be in a museum.
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Wow... I would also have difficulty using such intricate flies. Would probably lock them in a display case rather than fish with them.
These are great.
Google "realistic fly tying" and have your mind blown....unbelievable
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I see what you mean Andre.
Must say some of those look like real dead insects with a hook drawn through them.??
But like you say those are works of art. You'll catch on every cast but would you have the heart to have them mangled on the first fish. Most are just 1 fish wonders.
Realistic fly tying, is another branch of the sport. Apparently they don't fish the flies, they are just for display. Some flies can take many hours , or even days to complete, and some of the materials used, make them impossible to fish with.
When it comes to fishing a fly, its very often not the realistic look that fools the fish, but the accentuated triggers, and the life like movement.
Disclaimer.... none of my posts are intended to be "expert advice"..just opinions from someone who is willing to help where he can.
Can't remember where I read it or what Murray told me he mentioned a dude who tied a fly which took him more than 800 hours to complete.....
Gerrit Viljoen
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Yes the guy he mentioned is a well known dude in the realistic tying world he is not you average Andre, Korrie fly-tyer.
Gerrit Viljoen
Cell | WhatsApp: 071 629 1058
Email: gerrit@yellowfish.co.za / gerrit@thebeasttamer.co.za
Web: www.yellowfish.co.za / http://yellowfish.co.za/the-beast-tamer/
Disclaimer.... none of my posts are intended to be "expert advice"..just opinions from someone who is willing to help where he can.
Check this site... wow and wow again. If you click on the images, he shows you how he tied them....
http://www.grahamowengallery.com/fis...fly_tying.html
Last edited by Andre; 04-08-15 at 11:22 AM.
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