Trout flies...

[Katman]

I've been having pretty good luck with hare's ears and nymph flies. But I was wondering if you guys can point me to new and maybe more productive flies? I'm a noobie to fly fishing. I've only been using the fly for about a year now. My buddie that taught me moved to Arkansas so I'm left alone here with no fly buddie. Any help will do guys!

[JohnS]

A basic selection for SE MN ...

Nymphs: Hare's Ear, Pheasant Tail, Orange Scud, Pink Squirrel, Zebra Midge

Dries: Elk Hair caddis, Parachute Adams, Foam Beetle, Hopper, Sparkle Duns to match prevelant mayflies

Others: Black Wooley Bugger

[Katman]

Thank you! I don't tie my own flies because I don't know how so would hsolist be a good place to buy flies? Or is there a cheaper and more quality fly store somewhere else?

[DinkADunk]

I like to buy flies from a Fly Shop in the area I'm fishing. They tend to have proven patterns for the water in their area as well as lots of usefull information. In the Twin Cities I like to go to Bob Mitchel's Fly Shop in Lake Elmo. Good resource for fishing the Rush, Kini and SE MN.

[Katman]

Thanks! I'm going to check Bob's shop out!

[big musk411]

If you are ever over there, The hardware store in River Falls WI sells flys for $1 a peice. They have about everything you need for fishing the rivers there[Rush and Kinni].

[Katman]

NICE! I can't wait to go!

[DEADhead]

if you are interested in tying, consider checking out the St. Paul Fly Tier's and Fisherman's Club. They meet at 7:30pm Thursday nights at Tin Cup's Place on Rice St., St. Paul. Even if you're not going to tie flies, the members would be a great resource to access. the club even plans fishing outings.

[Katman]

WOW...really! But I wouldn't know anyone and I'd be feeling weird.

[so haaad]

Katman,

Did you make it over to Bob Mitchell's Fly Shop? The "new" owner is a great guy, and is more than willing to help you out in any way he can. Ten bucks says he offers you coffee.

[Katman]

I did! Got coffee too! hahahha. Didn't have much time...had to prep up for my salmon fishing this sunday plus my girlfriend's bday on saturday...so I only spent like 5 min in there. I will go back again sometime this week. I want to fully look through the store.

[bigfish21]

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[Katman]

Thats a very nice site. Thanks!

[beavflick]

hey guy. that sucks to lose a fishing partner, i just went through the same thing, i just moved down from duluth. i have been fly fishing for almost 20yrs now, i am former youth team usa flyfishing member, and am looking for a fishing partner, i have a lot of knowledge to offer man, email me some time [email protected]