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For many fly fishermen, making flies is part of the fun of the sport. When this is the case, you’ll need a place to get the supplies you nned to make the flies you want. Bass Pro Shops carries hundreds of products so you can create a custom fly sure to attract your favorite type of fish.
One of the most essential parts of your fly lures are the hooks. Pay attention to the size and style. You don’t want to wind up with a fly too large because you picked the wrong size hook for your design.
Also consider whether your fly will be a dry or wet lure. Bass Pro Shops carries a variety of threads, many of them with a light wax coating to protect the thread during use. You can find threads in varying colors and weights. Special yarns, such as Antron Yarn, reflect the light and make a good choice for spinner wings or trailing shucks.
You can buy a bead chain for tying or purchase bags of individual beads, such as the black or copper tungsten beads. To hide the hook, you can purchase feathers or materials such as imitation badger fur, elk hair, or calf hair. Tools like bobbin threaders and barb crushers also make the job easier. If you need a little bit of everything, consider purchasing a kit with all the things you need to make a basic fly.
For anglers who have never made a fly before but want to try, Bass Pro offers resources like books and videos. These can teach you the skills you need to tie professional-looking flies. You can also take a class on fly tying, which can be a good way to meet other fly fishermen.
With the right supplies, you can customize your flies and take your sports fishing hobby to a new level of fun.