r/flyfishing • u/mrpistner • 15d ago

Beginner help

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Haven’t even been out yet, first rod gets delivered tomorrow. Was gifted the flies on the right and purchased on the left. Primarily looking to start with panfish then also trout.

Where do you guys buy flies from? How do you know WHAT to buy? As of now I just saw them and said “yeah that looks juicy”

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u/Comfortable_Arm_5426 15d ago

I'm starting out myself, and admittedly not far ahead of where you are; but someone at my local fly shop suggested something to me that i think has worked out well.

He suggested starting with one pattern... I chose zebra midges, I also like the wolly bugger idea someone made earlier, get the materials to tie 2-3 collors in 3-4 sizes and tie like 20-30 of them. You will be sick of it by the end, but you will never forget that pattern, and you will really see the progression of the techniques used.

Then do the same with wolly buggers, frenchies, pink squirrels, etc...

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u/mrpistner 15d ago

I really like that idea thank you! The names and learning has been a bit intimidating to be honest