Congratulations to the following five winners: Ronald Fisher, Chevyguy65, Ethan Ganse, Jeff Oldham and Randy Chappell. Drop me an email and I'll get the book on the way ASAP. Thanks to all who left a comment t participate. -Matt
Oh my. Wonderful choice. Quite a start you had. That broken ankle was a blessing in disguise, since it led to a lifetime of learning & enjoyment. I’m sure it was torture at the time though. I wonder if I can find my copy. It is a good one indeed. It was my first “real” fly tying book & the one I learned to tie with as well. #Dick If I win this, Matt, keep the book & be sure to give it to someone you are sure is a new tyer. & make sure they know the difference between vise and vice. One should always have more vises than vices.
Thanks Bob, I do appreciate the gesture. I like to think that I would have eventually gotten into tying anyway, but you never know. The summer with the broken ankle was definitely a catalyst. :-)
Great book! I taught myself to tie flies from that book back in the late 70’s. I still consider myself in the learning stage and I’m now 70. Really great book.
This is a great comment Tony! I'm still learning all the time. I just watched Barry Ord Clarke's latest video and he used the fingertip of a rubber glove to help tame some deer hair. That was genius. :-)
Being fairly new to tying myself this would be a good book to have. My dad saw how much fun it is and has just begun his journey into fly tying. I even set him up on UA-cam and he is subscribed to your channel! Thanks again for you generosity Matt. Everyone have a great week ! #Dick
That was the 1st fly tying book I ever bought! I worked in retail fishing stores for over 15 years and I sold a ton of these books! I always recommend that book to new fly tiers.
Thanks for noticing Chad! I'm trying my hand at doing a little more story telling. It's just not always easy to find a pattern that has an interesting story behind it. But it is pretty rewarding when I find a mostly forgotten fly that has a cool backstory.
I legit started fly tying with this book. A credit to kill my first year of college, came across a fly tying course. No regrets, best college course ever.
Always enjoy your stories on how you've developed your talents over the years. Fly tying has saved my sanity the past couple years, especially over winter. #Dick
Well thank you Joni; I appreciate the kind words! It may take me another couple of decades to be as good a tier as the famous folks on UA-cam, but I can do my part to help grow the community. And I'm good with that. :-)
I tied flies when I was a young lad, can't remember why I stopped or what happened to all my stuff I had even built a full size tying bench. I am 60 now, I bought a fly tying kit from hairline about 2 years ago and with more time on my side I bought a fly rod and have started tying again. When you showed the book on your video I believe that is the one I started out on many years ago. Thanks for your insight on the back ground of the flies you tie. Very interesting. #dick
Its a great book. It was my first tying book that I got when I bought my first tying kit. i have bought it back in 1989. I still goe back n use it as a reference to this day. I started my cousin in fly tying with the republished version of that book. My cousin as well learned how to tie flies as well. So for a long story short I agree with you on the review of this book as a introduction to fly tying. Thank you again for the information that you have given on your videos.
#Dick. Lots of us "experienced" fly tyers learned bad or incorrect habits, proportions being one of them. These books are valuable to most of us. BTW getting a Vise is the beginning of a Vice. Thanks again.
Sorry you had to suffer through it but that broken ankle was sure beneficial to the rest of us! I recently bought this book based on comments you made on another video and it is great! Have a great week Matt & thanks again for all you do to promote the hobby!.
Wow this is amazing, I started with that book, I send a picture of it later when I return home I’m out west in Nevada now. I will include another picture of an old tying kit. I must admit that was the only book I had for my first decade of fly fishing starting in 1985 upstate NY.
Really enjoyed the story about your early years. Sorry it took an injury to start your fly tying adventures. I am 70 fishing with similar entry gear and also sidelined by injury. #Dick 's book sounds like a good match for my experience.
Thanks Joe! Welcome to the sport my friend. :-) And don't worry about any troubles you're having early on. We all do and with practice it'll come. There are plenty of tactics I still can't seem to get right and I've been tying for several years!
Good afternoon Matt. This is a good book was one of the first books I bought. Have used this book for a lot of my first flies. Who ever wins this book will be lucky. Thanks for the review and all you do for the sport. Have a good evening my friend.
Well thank you Karl; I appreciate the kind words. That's what it's all about... getting the next generation into tying. Or not even the next generation, plenty of people don't start tying until later in life. And that's great too. :-)
The first 10 pages of that book are probably worth the price, especially the color plates. The rest of the stuff is just free, at least in my world. Keep the good stuff coming Matt. #Dick
Thanks Dave! And yep, for a new tier, his instructions and introductory stuff is great. As far as the last 30 pages go, I'm not sure I see any patterns that I haven't seen in several other books. Ie, no real outliers or forgotten flies. But still, solid book!
This is a good book. I like the part about proportioning. I think that is a very aspect to tying, I still struggle to be consistent. Thanks, Matt. Great Tying Channel 1st for me.
You and me both Jim! Even on my own channel here, I've got plenty of flies with the tail too long or the hackle too full. We're always learning and improving I guess. :-)
Hey #Dick my name is Barb from 🇨🇦 🍁. I'm a novice fly tier. Since 2019 I focused on tying as I have MS and getting out and fishing is not easy for me. I enjoyed this video. This is the first I've seen of you and I subscribed 😁. Well done 👏 ✔ 👍 👌 😀
Great review, Matt. I had that book back in the day(loaned to me by a friend) and remember it as a good reference for getting started. My grandkids are getting old enough to get started tying, so maybe #Dick Stewart's book should be on my shelf. Thanks for all you do my friend.
Hello Matt. Funny how some people just fall out of something they enjoy for a long period of time, like #Dick. (We will never know why and it's non of our business why) I enjoyed upland and waterfowl hunting. My life got so busy that I (we) choose to put hunting last and gave it up. Never gave up fishing, maybe because we can do it year round. Then I found fly tying to help fill the gaps of fishing. Then the Internet come along and I found You Tube tutorials on fly tying. I a nut shell, I thanks you for your time and passion for sharing.
I loved to hear about your history of getting into to fly tying! Loved it! I’m leaving this book for the friends who would enjoy it more than me. Good luck everybody!
Good morning Matt. Thanks for the thorough review. Looks like a great book. The color guide would be something I would like but I’m going to pass on this one to hopefully allow a younger newbie to win. I saw the review posted last evening but we had a houseful of company so I had to hold off until ☕️ this morning. Take care my friend and see you tomorrow morning.
Thanks John! Don't ever feel like you have to rush to watch my stuff man... it'll still be there when you're not busy. :-) I appreciate the note and I too hope these go to some new tiers who can really benefit.
Matt, great review. I’m utterly in the target audience for this. Am about to start fly tying and am ODing on your vids. Buy the way, thanks for all the advise on starting equipment. AND the quick responses! Dang! #Dick
Nice book for a beginner.I remember the “secret society” of fly fishing and tying ,as it was 60+ years ago.We had to disect flies to see how they were tied.There was hardly anyone willing to teach a novice.Luckily I had my friend’s uncle,took a liking to me and taught me a lot.
Yeah, I've heard those stores too Michael. Kind of a shame that people didn't like to share as much info back then. I've never been shy talking about what flies I'm using. If I'm having a good day on the river and I see a newcomer who isn't, I'll tell him exactly what I'm using and if he doesn't have any of them, I'll give him some of mine! The way I see it, if you help people have fun and enjoy our sport, they're more likely to keep at it. And that's better for us all. :-)
I just got into fly fishing mid-summer last year while I was traveling for work. I’m a life-long fisherman, originally from central Missouri, but had never taken the opportunity to delve into fly fishing. The versatility and portability caught my eye, and within a month of buying my first TFO combo I also purchased a vise from Bass Pro. Your videos are what I watch for inspiration and I love the upbeat attitude that you bring to your videos. You are appreciated sir. #dick
Wow Andre, this is such a great comment to get. It means a lot to me when I hear I'm helping inspire folks to get into the sport. And welcome to the community my friend! And by the way, I'm definitely going to have a chapter on fly patterns of the Ozarks when I write my first book. It got to make a trip out to Fort Leonard Wood this past fall but didn't get a chance to fish. Maybe I'll get back soon!
Matt: I once owned this book and gave it to a new tier a few years ago. It was, and still is, a great book. Full of good information for the new or interested person to explore fly tying. Good review! #Dick
Thanks Matthew! I thought the same thing, and at only $15 I thought it would be a great candidate to give out multiple copies. I just can't afford to do that with all the other good books out there. :-)
Cool to hear Kurt! I didn't catch the gentleman's name I talked to on the phone this morning but he was certainly a nice guy. I may have to make a stop up there to fish the Saco River the next time I'm in New England. :-)
Thanks for introducing this book to us #dick. I’m new to tying. I have been using the fly tying guide that came with my Orvis fly tying kit and watching UA-cam videos to get me started. I’m ready to add to my reference book collection and this book sounds like a great start.
Very nice looking book Matt. I remember when I started tieing, I looked for as much info I could get. In the end it all helps. Good luck all you tiers! Thanks Matt!👍👍
Thanks Jim! It really is amazing with all the sources we have these days. Back in the 80s, I had to make a special trip to a fly shop (and there weren't many around), and just hope they had a book for me. Now I can find almost anything on Amazon or Ebay and have it in a few days.
@@SavageFlies oh yes, I used to go to a orvis outfitter we had in a mall to watch and talk to a tier who was very helpful. The rest for me was trial and error. No videos. This was also the early 80s.
Hi Matt, I'm new to fly fishing and I'm always looking for ways to get better. My interest in tying came as a way to extend the sport through the midwest winters. I immediately became a fan of your videos so please keep the content coming. #Dick
Thanks Jim- save travels! We had a little cold snap here this weekend but I'm itching to get back out on the water. I need to redeem myself from getting skunked my last two outings. :-)
Just started tying a month ago and am addicted! Would love to learn more about different patterns. As always videos are awesome and have helped me a lot! #dick
Matt, as I have commented in previous posts, I need all the help I can get being new to fly tying. Thank you for the review and generosity. #DICK, God Bless.
Wondering if you are still thinking of doing a tying video for the streamer fly I sent you a while back ? The pattern with the squirrel. Not trying to put pressure on, I'm just curious. I'm pretty sure I sent the recipe, if not just let me know. That pattern works well for bass, trout, etc, David M. Clunk - Fisher-of-Men Fly Tying Ada, Michigan
Thanks for the review! I bought my first whip finish from Choo Choo Fly and Tackle in 1999. It was a great resource for many years. Sadly it went out of business a few years ago.
Yeah, it is sad. I was looking for them and they still have their Facebook page up but it's been dormant for the last decade or so. I guess running a fly shop in today's climate is a tough gig.
Being relatively new to fly tying and to fly fishing for that matter , I spend a great deal of time at my tying bench trying to learn all I can about Fly Fishing and Fly Tying . I keep an iPad right next to my fly tying area so I can watch you or one of the other Fly Tyers I subscribe to on youtube . I really like your style of information delivery on tying flies . I have bought a number of the books you have recommended with the most recent being The Feather Bender’s Flytying Techniques by Barry Ord Clark , And many others . So if you recommend The Fly Tying Guide , I’m pretty certain it will be in my library in the near future . I will wait to see if I am lucky enough to win one in your latest drawing , but if not , I have an Amazon account Ha Ha . Love your youtube programs . Keep them coming . #Dick .
Well thank you Jim; this is such a nice comment to get. I appreciate you my friend. I'll keep my fingers crossed that your name might come up in the drawing. :-)
Ha ha Matt.You remind me of me.I had this book a long time ago,but like yours is long lost.Like to have another copy just to remember.I lived two years in Ringo GA.Worked at sportmans warehouse in Chattanooga in the archery department.Got to know the guys at Choo Choo fly and tackle.Called them up maybe six mounths ago phone was no longer in severice Looked them up on the web and found they are permanently closed.My first rod was an eagle claw,and I used four pound mono for tippet. #Dick
Ha! That's funny Ken. I grew up in Dalton, not at all far from Ringgold. I don't remember Sportsman's Warehouse but there were lots of outdoor shops in Chattanooga back in the day. Probably not so much anymore. Thanks for the note my friend. :-)
Good Afternoon Sir Matt, cool storytelling I really enjoyed that. It's awesome to see there is still an interest in people wanting to learn fly tying. One of the coolest things that happened to me, And there is always something to learn. If I was ever told to make a choice of either fly fishing or fly tying it would definitely be fly tying... Just saying that would be my choice. Happy Sunday.
Thanks Edward! I hope I never have to make the choice between fishing or tying, but I do know that when I'm too old to be stomping around my trout streams, I'll probably still be tying. :-)
Great videos, appreciate the content you put out. Just got into fly fishing this last year and I’m now researching fly tying. Looking forward to it. #Dick
I watched your video on the book by Ord Clarke. After a little more research it’s now in my cart to order. Hopefully it will help me understand the differences in thread sizes and types.
Hey Matt, Thanks for the videos on fly tying and different reviews. I just started tying last year and just beginning to feel comfortable on certain parts. Really appreciate the advice that you provide with your videos. They have been very helpful in my fly tying journey. #DICK Thanks, Rich
My son and I just started to tie flies this winter. He turns 15 in November and I love seeing him create on the vise. Your step by step instructions and manner have really helped both of us understand what to do any way. Going to pick up a second vise so we each have one. Currently have a Renzetti Traveler with a solid base. Do you recommend a clamp mount? Found we have not used the rotary function so we may go to a fixed style. Any recommendations or reviews on those. Thank you for the time and effort in creating these videos. Mike
Mike- thanks for the note! Sorry I'm just responding, but I think it's great you're sharing this with your son. You two could be in for a lifetime of fun. Now I could write a book on answering this question. But I'll try to keep it short. I don't use the rotary function on my vise all that often, but it is definitely worth having to spin the fly around to look at the other side, or flip it upside down to tie in a throat, etc. While I don't use the rotary to lay material often, I use the rotating function ALL the time. As far as a C-clamp vs. a pedestal base, I think this is mostly personal preference. I like the pedestal so I can move the vise around on my bench to do other things. But I may need to do that more than most since I film a lot at my bench. I have a small backdrop between me and the vise (the camera is on the opposite side of the fly), so I couldn't have that if I was using a clamp-on vise. I would just always have to wear a neutral solid colored shirt. Lots of UA-cam tiers do this, but I think the backdrop looks better. Now there are a couple of times a c-clamp is more beneficial. If you plan on traveling with the vise it weighs a lot less and takes up less space in a bag. You can also look at some of the vises that come with both a c-clamp and pedestal. I know some of the Griffin's do. So in short, pedestal vs. c-clamp I think is personal preference. But having a vise that rotates (true rotary not necessary), is vital to me. I don't think I'd want to tie on anything that I could easily flip around. I hope this helps!
Fly tying has been a challenge to me for as long as I have been fly fishing, over 40 years, and I am still intimidated today to get out the vice to tie a wooly bugger. My fishing buddy also started out with a Cortland rig that we took turns with on ponds and then rivers. We should have started tying flies from the beginning since we lost so many to trees and broke off hook points with our back cast smacking flies on rocks behind us. I have seen and read Dick’s #dick book while waiting on my wife in a bookstore but never bothered to purchase one. I guess I figured I could remember the recipe and tie when I got home, NOT. I would love to get a copy of Dick’s book and actually tie a fly like it’s supposed to be tied.
#Dick Sort of a lucky break is one way to look at it, might not have started tying. But I think you would've started tying eventually. In '89 I was in my mid 30's, already heavily into fishing and hunting, just started fly fishing and tying too. I had a Cortland "just add water" kit. It came with reel, level line and a leader. Also an intro to fly fishing pamphlet by Leon Chandler. It was an 8wt for bass and streamers. I practiced all the casts in the yard. First time I tried fishing in a stream, whoa! different ball game. Eventually I forced myself to leave the spinning rod home and just bring the fly rod. My fly fishing and tying from books got better with time. I still fish both styles, added a few more to my arsenal too as well as rooms full of lures and materials :o) I don't go out as much as I did when I was younger, time takes it toll on the body as well responsibilities with family and life, but I still love it, even if it's just watching a video or reading about it. Thanks Matt!
Holy cow Joe, that "just add water" rings a bell. I'll bet mine was that too! Mine was a 5/6 weight with a Floating Level line, the old ugly pale yellow stuff. If mine came with a leader it was long gone after my first time using it. And I too practiced in the yard but was never confident enough to leave my spinning rod at home. Until finally I said "screw it, I'm going to learn to fly fish" and that was the only rod I took one summer. I couldn't fool a trout to save my life but the panfish and occasional bass kept me motivated. Thanks for the comment. I love seeing yours in here. :-)
@@SavageFlies Ha! We're a lot alike. Yes, we discussed our Cortland rods before. Same brown color, my reel was red, very sharp looking. Level #8 line was green. We had an outdoor store near the house that sold all sorts of tackle and camping gear, clothing too. All at 25% off list. They had a conversion chart for all the old fly lines they sold with the letter designation. I bought a #8 floating DT. That old fiberglass rod was easy casting but heavy, got tired after a day of fishing "just one more cast". Enter composite graphite / glass, all graphite, even boron! Eventually that outdoor store went out of business and had a big sale. I got a Cortland graphite 9ft 6/7 wt at over 60% off list. It was labeled as western action. I went to a fly shop and bought a low end reel made by Hardy, an "economy" model, and a #7 DT line. I can't cast that thing to save my life! I have a big Medalist with an WF #8, I'll have to put that on the Cortland "upgrade" to see if the added mass will load the rod. But I have more fun with my composite 4/5 I bought from Gander Mtn. I can't justify spending the big bucks they want for tackle these days. And I love commenting on your channel. Just mention me in your book. 🤓👍
Wow, nice review. Being self taught i can see how a book like this would have saved me many miles of travel down the tying trail. Thanks for posting this book, love your video. #dick
This looks like a really nice and concise reference text to keep on hand. I'm going to just go ahead and order a copy to have at the desk here. I really enjoy your channel and was wondering, does the Savage have anything to do with Savage, MD ?? I used to live / work not too far from there.
Thanks William! I know the exact area you're talking about. The old Savage Mill and Savage Park. That's right there at the confluence of the Little and Middle Patuxent Rivers. But no, I named my channel after the Savage River in western MD. I've got a farm out that way and consider it to be one of my homewaters.
Did they make this in a hardcover? That looks very similar to the first tying book I had when I started back in the mid/late 90's. Love what you are doing here man. I certainly had a -little- internet to learn (both speed and content), but 2022 is a whole new creature :-D
I'm not sure Matt. It could have originally been a hardback but it's only 56 pages so maybe it's always been a paperback. Either way, it's a solid book. Good luck in 2022 my friend!
Congratulations to the following five winners: Ronald Fisher, Chevyguy65, Ethan Ganse, Jeff Oldham and Randy Chappell. Drop me an email and I'll get the book on the way ASAP. Thanks to all who left a comment t participate. -Matt
Congratulations everyone
Oh my. Wonderful choice.
Quite a start you had. That broken ankle was a blessing in disguise, since it led to a lifetime of learning & enjoyment. I’m sure it was torture at the time though.
I wonder if I can find my copy. It is a good one indeed. It was my first “real” fly tying book & the one I learned to tie with as well.
#Dick
If I win this, Matt, keep the book & be sure to give it to someone you are sure is a new tyer. & make sure they know the difference between vise and vice. One should always have more vises than vices.
Thanks Bob, I do appreciate the gesture. I like to think that I would have eventually gotten into tying anyway, but you never know. The summer with the broken ankle was definitely a catalyst. :-)
Great book! I taught myself to tie flies from that book back in the late 70’s. I still consider myself in the learning stage and I’m now 70. Really great book.
This is a great comment Tony! I'm still learning all the time. I just watched Barry Ord Clarke's latest video and he used the fingertip of a rubber glove to help tame some deer hair. That was genius. :-)
Being fairly new to tying myself this would be a good book to have. My dad saw how much fun it is and has just begun his journey into fly tying. I even set him up on UA-cam and he is subscribed to your channel! Thanks again for you generosity Matt. Everyone have a great week ! #Dick
Thanks Mike; that's so great to hear! I love when someone new joins our community. You have a great week too my friend. :-)
Matt you are always going above and beyond to help educate all levels for fly tying. BZ
Thank you Dennis! That's what it's all about for me... trying to get new tiers interested in our great sport. :-)
That was the 1st fly tying book I ever bought! I worked in retail fishing stores for over 15 years and I sold a ton of these books! I always recommend that book to new fly tiers.
Great review on #Dick I been tying for 3 years I am 65 and enjoying my fly tying my get away 👍
Really like you telling us great stories the last few videos. Thanks Matt.
Thanks for noticing Chad! I'm trying my hand at doing a little more story telling. It's just not always easy to find a pattern that has an interesting story behind it. But it is pretty rewarding when I find a mostly forgotten fly that has a cool backstory.
Great review Matt. I think my first fly tying book was Family Circles Guide to Trout Flies. Good luck everyone.
Thanks John! Someone else sent me a picture of that book recently. Pretty cool. :-)
I legit started fly tying with this book. A credit to kill my first year of college, came across a fly tying course. No regrets, best college course ever.
That's so cool to hear Amy! Maybe in my retirement years I could teach a college class on tying. :-)
Always enjoy your stories on how you've developed your talents over the years. Fly tying has saved my sanity the past couple years, especially over winter. #Dick
Thanks Jeroba! I feel the same. If I can't be on the river, being at the bench and dreaming about my next trip helps me stay happy. :-)
Matt,
Best fly tying channel on You Tube
Thanks
Well thank you Joni; I appreciate the kind words! It may take me another couple of decades to be as good a tier as the famous folks on UA-cam, but I can do my part to help grow the community. And I'm good with that. :-)
I tied flies when I was a young lad, can't remember why I stopped or what happened to all my stuff I had even built a full size tying bench. I am 60 now, I bought a fly tying kit from hairline about 2 years ago and with more time on my side I bought a fly rod and have started tying again. When you showed the book on your video I believe that is the one I started out on many years ago.
Thanks for your insight on the back ground of the flies you tie. Very interesting. #dick
Well thank you Edwick and I'm glad you're getting back into it! I don't think it's ever too late to get back into tying. :-)
Awesome, such a great book. You do such a great job with our tying community
Thank you Rocky; I appreciate the kind words!
I learn from the books and videos everyone has something to teach me often find it hard to repeat the lessons but I try.
Thanks again Matt - sounds like a great entry book for fly tying #Dick
Thanks Tomothy! I appreciate the note and certainly appreciate you watching my friend. Good luck. :-)
Its a great book. It was my first tying book that I got when I bought my first tying kit. i have bought it back in 1989. I still goe back n use it as a reference to this day. I started my cousin in fly tying with the republished version of that book. My cousin as well learned how to tie flies as well. So for a long story short I agree with you on the review of this book as a introduction to fly tying. Thank you again for the information that you have given on your videos.
Well thank you Robert; I appreciate the kind words my friend. :-)
#Dick. Lots of us "experienced" fly tyers learned bad or incorrect habits, proportions being one of them. These books are valuable to most of us. BTW getting a Vise is the beginning of a Vice. Thanks again.
Ha! You got that right Kevin. :-)
Sorry you had to suffer through it but that broken ankle was sure beneficial to the rest of us! I recently bought this book based on comments you made on another video and it is great! Have a great week Matt & thanks again for all you do to promote the hobby!.
You’re most welcome Garrett and thank YOU for all your support and always watching. 👍
Thanks again for your generosity Matt!
You're welcome Mike! I appreciate you watching my friend; good luck!
Fantastic book for beginners and experience tyers alike.
Thank you Jim! I appreciate you stopping by my friend. I don't think too many big-time tiers watch my little channel here. :-)
@@SavageFlies Not big time just someone who likes to share what knowledge I have,,, Just like you great job your doing.
Wow this is amazing, I started with that book, I send a picture of it later when I return home I’m out west in Nevada now. I will include another picture of an old tying kit. I must admit that was the only book I had for my first decade of fly fishing starting in 1985 upstate NY.
That's cool Gee! I'd love to see a picture of that tying kit. :-)
Hey Matt. This is Steve. Thanks for sharing your new book review. Looking forward to many more vids. #Dick
Thanks Steve! I appreciate you watching my friend; good luck!
Really enjoyed the story about your early years. Sorry it took an injury to start your fly tying adventures. I am 70 fishing with similar entry gear and also sidelined by injury. #Dick 's book sounds like a good match for my experience.
Thanks Ralph! I do like to think that I would have eventually gotten into tying anyway, but that summer definitely made it happen quicker. :-)
Little late to the game, just like fly tying. I've tied a couple, and think this book will be beneficial. Thanks for the review.
#Dick, I would enjoy this book. I’m learning a lot from your videos.
Thanks Matt,!
Thanks David! I appreciate you watching my friend; good luck!
Love your channel Matt. I just started tying about a month ago. I am having trouble with feathers and how to trim them for applying. Thank you, #Dick.
Thanks Joe! Welcome to the sport my friend. :-) And don't worry about any troubles you're having early on. We all do and with practice it'll come. There are plenty of tactics I still can't seem to get right and I've been tying for several years!
Man thats a great book I got my copy back in the 90ds still have it 👍 😀
Cool to hear Charlie! To me, books never get old. I even have a hard time getting rid of books that I *know* I'll never need again.
@@SavageFlies it's always a good starting point wen I'm making my own patterns for flys to look back to see what worked for someone else
Sounds like a good book Matt
Thanks for the review
Hope you had a great weekend, see you in a few days
Thanks Dave! It was a bit cold here but a good weekend overall. You have a great week my friend. :-)
New to tying! Bought the book - thank you for the recommendation.
You're welcome my friend! I appreciate you watching. :-)
Good afternoon Matt. This is a good book was one of the first books I bought. Have used this book for a lot of my first flies. Who ever wins this book will be lucky. Thanks for the review and all you do for the sport. Have a good evening my friend.
Well thank you Karl; I appreciate the kind words. That's what it's all about... getting the next generation into tying. Or not even the next generation, plenty of people don't start tying until later in life. And that's great too. :-)
The first 10 pages of that book are probably worth the price, especially the color plates. The rest of the stuff is just free, at least in my world. Keep the good stuff coming Matt. #Dick
Thanks Dave! And yep, for a new tier, his instructions and introductory stuff is great. As far as the last 30 pages go, I'm not sure I see any patterns that I haven't seen in several other books. Ie, no real outliers or forgotten flies. But still, solid book!
This is a good book. I like the part about proportioning. I think that is a very aspect to tying, I still struggle to be consistent. Thanks, Matt. Great Tying Channel 1st for me.
You and me both Jim! Even on my own channel here, I've got plenty of flies with the tail too long or the hackle too full. We're always learning and improving I guess. :-)
That is a good book for new tiers, Matt. Good luck guys!
Right on Jim!
Great #Dick review the color chart looks very interesting, Thank you again
Thanks Kenneth! Appreciate you watching my friend. :-)
Hey #Dick my name is Barb from 🇨🇦 🍁. I'm a novice fly tier. Since 2019 I focused on tying as I have MS and getting out and fishing is not easy for me.
I enjoyed this video. This is the first I've seen of you and I subscribed 😁.
Well done 👏 ✔ 👍 👌 😀
Well thank you Barbara! I appreciate the support my friend. And good luck in the drawing later tonight. :-)
Thanks again for the videos. Always an enjoyment
to watch. #Dick
Thanks for watching! Good luck my friend. :-)
Great review, Matt. I had that book back in the day(loaned to me by a friend) and remember it as a good reference for getting started. My grandkids are getting old enough to get started tying, so maybe #Dick Stewart's book should be on my shelf. Thanks for all you do my friend.
Definitely Todd! And you'll be a lucky man if you can get your grandkids interested. Let me know if there's ever anything I can do to help. :-)
Great book. One of the books I started with as well. I still have my 1979 copy and still use it as a pattern reference.
That's cool to hear! I have long since lost the few books I picked up in the 80s and 90s. But a few of them I've bought again. :-)
Hello Matt. Funny how some people just fall out of something they enjoy for a long period of time, like #Dick. (We will never know why and it's non of our business why) I enjoyed upland and waterfowl hunting. My life got so busy that I (we) choose to put hunting last and gave it up. Never gave up fishing, maybe because we can do it year round. Then I found fly tying to help fill the gaps of fishing. Then the Internet come along and I found You Tube tutorials on fly tying. I a nut shell, I thanks you for your time and passion for sharing.
Well thank you Nich, I appreciate the kind words. And yeah, the Internet sure has changed how we do everything. Thanks for the note my friend. :-)
Great story and book. Thx Matt!
Thanks Clyde! I appreciate you watching my friend; good luck!
Enjoys your reviews and glad they aren’t limited to the new books. #Dick
Thank you my friend! I appreciate you watching. And good luck in the drawing. :-)
I loved to hear about your history of getting into to fly tying! Loved it! I’m leaving this book for the friends who would enjoy it more than me. Good luck everybody!
Well I appreciate that Felipe! And as always, thanks for watching my friend. :-)
I’m very happy to have found your channel! I’ll be buying this book no matter what! #Dick
Well thank you Tom; I appreciate the kind words my friend! And good luck to you. :-)
Good morning Matt. Thanks for the thorough review. Looks like a great book. The color guide would be something I would like but I’m going to pass on this one to hopefully allow a younger newbie to win. I saw the review posted last evening but we had a houseful of company so I had to hold off until ☕️ this morning. Take care my friend and see you tomorrow morning.
Thanks John! Don't ever feel like you have to rush to watch my stuff man... it'll still be there when you're not busy. :-) I appreciate the note and I too hope these go to some new tiers who can really benefit.
Brand new to fly fishing and fly tying - would love this book! #Dick
Thanks Scott! Appreciate you watching my friend. :-)
your gonna make me get another book, Matt!
Ha! I'll say it again... we can never have too many tying books. :-)
Matt, great review. I’m utterly in the target audience for this. Am about to start fly tying and am ODing on your vids. Buy the way, thanks for all the advise on starting equipment. AND the quick responses! Dang! #Dick
Thank you Bill. It's my pleasure to help any way I can. Good luck in the drawing!
Nice book for a beginner.I remember the “secret society” of fly fishing and tying ,as it was 60+ years ago.We had to disect flies to see how they were tied.There was hardly anyone willing to teach a novice.Luckily I had my friend’s uncle,took a liking to me and taught me a lot.
Yeah, I've heard those stores too Michael. Kind of a shame that people didn't like to share as much info back then. I've never been shy talking about what flies I'm using. If I'm having a good day on the river and I see a newcomer who isn't, I'll tell him exactly what I'm using and if he doesn't have any of them, I'll give him some of mine! The way I see it, if you help people have fun and enjoy our sport, they're more likely to keep at it. And that's better for us all. :-)
Love the videos and all the information and reviews you give all of your subscribers. Please keep it up and thank you. #Dick
Thanks Dalton! I appreciate you watching my friend; good luck!
That book by #Dick seems awesome! Love your videos bro.
I appreciate that Chris! Thanks for watching and good luck my friend. :-)
I just got into fly fishing mid-summer last year while I was traveling for work. I’m a life-long fisherman, originally from central Missouri, but had never taken the opportunity to delve into fly fishing. The versatility and portability caught my eye, and within a month of buying my first TFO combo I also purchased a vise from Bass Pro. Your videos are what I watch for inspiration and I love the upbeat attitude that you bring to your videos. You are appreciated sir. #dick
Wow Andre, this is such a great comment to get. It means a lot to me when I hear I'm helping inspire folks to get into the sport. And welcome to the community my friend! And by the way, I'm definitely going to have a chapter on fly patterns of the Ozarks when I write my first book. It got to make a trip out to Fort Leonard Wood this past fall but didn't get a chance to fish. Maybe I'll get back soon!
Matt: I once owned this book and gave it to a new tier a few years ago. It was, and still is, a great book. Full of good information for the new or interested person to explore fly tying. Good review! #Dick
Thanks Matthew! I thought the same thing, and at only $15 I thought it would be a great candidate to give out multiple copies. I just can't afford to do that with all the other good books out there. :-)
North Country Angler is one of my go to shops near me. Thanks for the history. #Dick
Cool to hear Kurt! I didn't catch the gentleman's name I talked to on the phone this morning but he was certainly a nice guy. I may have to make a stop up there to fish the Saco River the next time I'm in New England. :-)
Looks like a cool book. Great organization and the pictures look god too. Would love to try it out. Thanks Matt for a great review. #Dick
You're welcome Richard! I appreciate you watching my friend; good luck!
Good give away!! Good luck guys!!
Thanks Franky! I appreciate you watching my friend. :-)
Thanks Matt, great review.
Thanks! I always appreciate you watching my friend; good luck!
Interesting book.. like the last video on the army fly and did tie couple up#Dick..thank You
Thanks Stephen! I appreciate you watching my friend. :-)
Thanks for the videos Matt. Just starting my fly tying journey this year. #Dick
Thanks Jonathan! I appreciate you watching my friend; good luck! And PS: welcome to the sport my friend. You're going to love it!
Thanks for introducing this book to us #dick. I’m new to tying. I have been using the fly tying guide that came with my Orvis fly tying kit and watching UA-cam videos to get me started. I’m ready to add to my reference book collection and this book sounds like a great start.
Welcome to the sport Carmen! You're going to love it. And good luck on the drawing my friend. :-)
Very nice looking book Matt. I remember when I started tieing, I looked for as much info I could get. In the end it all helps. Good luck all you tiers! Thanks Matt!👍👍
Thanks Jim! It really is amazing with all the sources we have these days. Back in the 80s, I had to make a special trip to a fly shop (and there weren't many around), and just hope they had a book for me. Now I can find almost anything on Amazon or Ebay and have it in a few days.
@@SavageFlies oh yes, I used to go to a orvis outfitter we had in a mall to watch and talk to a tier who was very helpful. The rest for me was trial and error. No videos. This was also the early 80s.
I wish I had starting tying when I was a kid. Awesome video Matt! #Dick
Thanks James! I appreciate you watching my friend. Good luck. :-)
#Dick
Thank you for the review. Have a great week.
You're welcome Mark! I appreciate you watching my friend; good luck!
Hi Matt, I'm new to fly fishing and I'm always looking for ways to get better. My interest in tying came as a way to extend the sport through the midwest winters. I immediately became a fan of your videos so please keep the content coming. #Dick
Well thank you my friend; I appreciate the kind words. Good luck to you in the drawing!
Nice review Matt,
Staying a few more days in NC and maybe swing into Cherokee. Will see how things go will keep an eye on the temps😉
Thanks Jim- save travels! We had a little cold snap here this weekend but I'm itching to get back out on the water. I need to redeem myself from getting skunked my last two outings. :-)
Wish I could have taken a lesson or three from #Dick. Might have saved me some of the torture that comes from trying to teach myself!
Ha! We've all been there Ed. If UA-cam was around when I started I'm sure I'd be a better tier by now. :-)
Just started tying a month ago and am addicted! Would love to learn more about different patterns. As always videos are awesome and have helped me a lot! #dick
Well thank you Ethan and welcome to the sport my friend!
Ethan, congratulations! You won a copy of the book. Send me your address and I'll get it in the mail to you shortly. matt@savageflies.com
Looks like a very nice book, i like your book reviews and other reviews too #Dick 🙂
Thanks for watching Harry! Good luck my friend. :-)
Matt, as I have commented in previous posts, I need all the help I can get being new to fly tying. Thank you for the review and generosity. #DICK, God Bless.
You’re welcome Sam! I appreciate you watching my friend. 👍
Thank goodness there isn’t steelhead out near me……I only have one kidney left after getting all my trout bug materials!!!
Ha! I hear you there. If we're not careful we can spend an arm and a leg (and kidney) on this sport. :-)
Another FUN book review for starting tiers !! Thanks for offering these books. #Dick
David M. Clunk - Fisher-of-Men Fly Tying Ada, Michigan
Thanks David! I appreciate the note and certainly appreciate you watching my friend. Good luck. :-)
Wondering if you are still thinking of doing a tying video for the streamer fly I sent you a while back ? The pattern with the squirrel. Not trying to put pressure on, I'm just curious. I'm pretty sure I sent the recipe, if not just let me know. That pattern works well for bass, trout, etc,
David M. Clunk - Fisher-of-Men Fly Tying Ada, Michigan
New to tying. Always enjoy the book reviews. #Dick
Thanks Eric. Good luck my friend!
Looks a nice book to have for the price. Thanks for the review Matt. #Dick
Thanks Mike! I appreciate you watching my friend; good luck!
Looks like a great book. I really like the color photos of feathers and color chart. #Dick
Darrell- did you see my response to the vise video? You were one of the winners. Send me an email! matt@savageflies.com
Thanks for the review! I bought my first whip finish from Choo Choo Fly and Tackle in 1999. It was a great resource for many years. Sadly it went out of business a few years ago.
Yeah, it is sad. I was looking for them and they still have their Facebook page up but it's been dormant for the last decade or so. I guess running a fly shop in today's climate is a tough gig.
Being relatively new to fly tying and to fly fishing for that matter , I spend a great deal of time at my tying bench trying to learn all I can about Fly Fishing and Fly Tying . I keep an iPad right next to my fly tying area so I can watch you or one of the other Fly Tyers I subscribe to on youtube .
I really like your style of information delivery on tying flies . I have bought a number of the books you have recommended with the most recent being The Feather Bender’s Flytying Techniques by Barry Ord Clark , And many others . So if you recommend The Fly Tying Guide , I’m pretty certain it will be in my library in the near future . I will wait to see if I am lucky enough to win one in your latest drawing , but if not , I have an Amazon account Ha Ha . Love your youtube programs . Keep them coming . #Dick .
Well thank you Jim; this is such a nice comment to get. I appreciate you my friend. I'll keep my fingers crossed that your name might come up in the drawing. :-)
looks like another great book to add to the tying desk. #Dick
Thanks for watching Zac! Good luck my friend. :-)
Great review as always hope the book goes to a young/old newbie we don’t have enough tiers especially the young ones
Thanks Tom and I agree! It would be a shame if tying were to die out as an art and a couple of generations from now nobody was doing it anymore.
Well done Matt! Trying to get my kids involved. They would probably follow this book by #Dick Stewart better than they would me!
Ha! Good luck with getting your kids involved. If mine can't do it on an app on their phone, they're not interested. :-)
Ha ha Matt.You remind me of me.I had this book a long time ago,but like yours is long lost.Like to have another copy just to remember.I lived two years in Ringo GA.Worked at sportmans warehouse in Chattanooga in the archery department.Got to know the guys at Choo Choo fly and tackle.Called them up maybe six mounths ago phone was no longer in severice
Looked them up on the web and found they are permanently closed.My first rod was an eagle claw,and I used four pound mono for tippet. #Dick
Ha! That's funny Ken. I grew up in Dalton, not at all far from Ringgold. I don't remember Sportsman's Warehouse but there were lots of outdoor shops in Chattanooga back in the day. Probably not so much anymore. Thanks for the note my friend. :-)
Great book love it. This a great reference book. Thanks matt #Dick. P. S. don’t climb any fences.
Ha! We were all younger and dumber at one time Richard. Definitely older now, and hopefully a bit wiser. :-)
Good Afternoon Sir Matt, cool storytelling I really enjoyed that. It's awesome to see there is still an interest in people wanting to learn fly tying. One of the coolest things that happened to me, And there is always something to learn. If I was ever told to make a choice of either fly fishing or fly tying it would definitely be fly tying...
Just saying that would be my choice. Happy Sunday.
Thanks Edward! I hope I never have to make the choice between fishing or tying, but I do know that when I'm too old to be stomping around my trout streams, I'll probably still be tying. :-)
@@SavageFlies ❤💯👍
This would be my first book on flies. Just got into it this last fall.
Keep up the good work !
#dick
Thanks for another great review. I look forward to watching them. Looks like an interesting book. #Dick
Thanks Ian! I appreciate you watching my friend. Good luck. :-)
Thanks for the review Matt. I don’t think I have any #Dick Stewart books.
Thanks Will! Definitely check some out. I think his "Flies for xxx" series he partnered with Farrow Allen are great.
Great videos, appreciate the content you put out. Just got into fly fishing this last year and I’m now researching fly tying. Looking forward to it. #Dick
Thanks! I appreciate you watching my friend; good luck! And PS: you're going to love tying. :-)
I watched your video on the book by Ord Clarke. After a little more research it’s now in my cart to order. Hopefully it will help me understand the differences in thread sizes and types.
Thanks again for the info! I picked a good time to get into this! #Dick
Thanks! I appreciate the note and certainly appreciate you watching my friend. Good luck. :-)
Hey Matt, Thanks for the videos on fly tying and different reviews. I just started tying last year and just beginning to feel comfortable on certain parts. Really appreciate the advice that you provide with your videos. They have been very helpful in my fly tying journey. #DICK
Thanks,
Rich
Thank you Rich; I appreciate the kind words my friend. And good luck to you!
My son and I just started to tie flies this winter. He turns 15 in November and I love seeing him create on the vise. Your step by step instructions and manner have really helped both of us understand what to do any way. Going to pick up a second vise so we each have one. Currently have a Renzetti Traveler with a solid base. Do you recommend a clamp mount? Found we have not used the rotary function so we may go to a fixed style. Any recommendations or reviews on those. Thank you for the time and effort in creating these videos. Mike
Mike- thanks for the note! Sorry I'm just responding, but I think it's great you're sharing this with your son. You two could be in for a lifetime of fun. Now I could write a book on answering this question. But I'll try to keep it short. I don't use the rotary function on my vise all that often, but it is definitely worth having to spin the fly around to look at the other side, or flip it upside down to tie in a throat, etc. While I don't use the rotary to lay material often, I use the rotating function ALL the time. As far as a C-clamp vs. a pedestal base, I think this is mostly personal preference. I like the pedestal so I can move the vise around on my bench to do other things. But I may need to do that more than most since I film a lot at my bench. I have a small backdrop between me and the vise (the camera is on the opposite side of the fly), so I couldn't have that if I was using a clamp-on vise. I would just always have to wear a neutral solid colored shirt. Lots of UA-cam tiers do this, but I think the backdrop looks better. Now there are a couple of times a c-clamp is more beneficial. If you plan on traveling with the vise it weighs a lot less and takes up less space in a bag. You can also look at some of the vises that come with both a c-clamp and pedestal. I know some of the Griffin's do. So in short, pedestal vs. c-clamp I think is personal preference. But having a vise that rotates (true rotary not necessary), is vital to me. I don't think I'd want to tie on anything that I could easily flip around. I hope this helps!
#Dick
I have one, great book, if I win I will give it to my Grandson in Denver.
Thanks Al! Appreciate you watching my friend. :-)
Fly tying has been a challenge to me for as long as I have been fly fishing, over 40 years, and I am still intimidated today to get out the vice to tie a wooly bugger. My fishing buddy also started out with a Cortland rig that we took turns with on ponds and then rivers. We should have started tying flies from the beginning since we lost so many to trees and broke off hook points with our back cast smacking flies on rocks behind us. I have seen and read Dick’s #dick book while waiting on my wife in a bookstore but never bothered to purchase one. I guess I figured I could remember the recipe and tie when I got home, NOT. I would love to get a copy of Dick’s book and actually tie a fly like it’s supposed to be tied.
Great comment Scott! And I know the feeling with leaving flies in trees and on the rocks behind me. It still happens to me all the time. :-)
#Dick Sort of a lucky break is one way to look at it, might not have started tying. But I think you would've started tying eventually. In '89 I was in my mid 30's, already heavily into fishing and hunting, just started fly fishing and tying too. I had a Cortland "just add water" kit. It came with reel, level line and a leader. Also an intro to fly fishing pamphlet by Leon Chandler. It was an 8wt for bass and streamers. I practiced all the casts in the yard. First time I tried fishing in a stream, whoa! different ball game. Eventually I forced myself to leave the spinning rod home and just bring the fly rod. My fly fishing and tying from books got better with time. I still fish both styles, added a few more to my arsenal too as well as rooms full of lures and materials :o) I don't go out as much as I did when I was younger, time takes it toll on the body as well responsibilities with family and life, but I still love it, even if it's just watching a video or reading about it. Thanks Matt!
Holy cow Joe, that "just add water" rings a bell. I'll bet mine was that too! Mine was a 5/6 weight with a Floating Level line, the old ugly pale yellow stuff. If mine came with a leader it was long gone after my first time using it. And I too practiced in the yard but was never confident enough to leave my spinning rod at home. Until finally I said "screw it, I'm going to learn to fly fish" and that was the only rod I took one summer. I couldn't fool a trout to save my life but the panfish and occasional bass kept me motivated. Thanks for the comment. I love seeing yours in here. :-)
@@SavageFlies Ha! We're a lot alike. Yes, we discussed our Cortland rods before. Same brown color, my reel was red, very sharp looking. Level #8 line was green. We had an outdoor store near the house that sold all sorts of tackle and camping gear, clothing too. All at 25% off list. They had a conversion chart for all the old fly lines they sold with the letter designation. I bought a #8 floating DT. That old fiberglass rod was easy casting but heavy, got tired after a day of fishing "just one more cast". Enter composite graphite / glass, all graphite, even boron! Eventually that outdoor store went out of business and had a big sale. I got a Cortland graphite 9ft 6/7 wt at over 60% off list. It was labeled as western action. I went to a fly shop and bought a low end reel made by Hardy, an "economy" model, and a #7 DT line. I can't cast that thing to save my life! I have a big Medalist with an WF #8, I'll have to put that on the Cortland "upgrade" to see if the added mass will load the rod. But I have more fun with my composite 4/5 I bought from Gander Mtn. I can't justify spending the big bucks they want for tackle these days. And I love commenting on your channel. Just mention me in your book. 🤓👍
I am also new to tying. I appreciate a book geared towards a new tyer and enjoyed seeing the history behind it. #dick
Thanks Chris! I appreciate you watching my friend; good luck!
Hi Matt Another awesome video thanks #Dick
Thanks Michael! I appreciate you watching my friend; good luck!
Wow, nice review. Being self taught i can see how a book like this would have saved me many miles of travel down the tying trail. Thanks for posting this book, love your video. #dick
Thanks Ken! I appreciate you watching my friend. Good luck. :-)
Thanks for the review. I would like to add this book to my collection. #Dick
You're welcome Bernie! Good luck my friend. :-)
This looks like a really nice and concise reference text to keep on hand. I'm going to just go ahead and order a copy to have at the desk here. I really enjoy your channel and was wondering, does the Savage have anything to do with Savage, MD ?? I used to live / work not too far from there.
Thanks William! I know the exact area you're talking about. The old Savage Mill and Savage Park. That's right there at the confluence of the Little and Middle Patuxent Rivers. But no, I named my channel after the Savage River in western MD. I've got a farm out that way and consider it to be one of my homewaters.
just purchased my first ever vise, a renzetti traveler 2300; thanks for the content, Matt! #dick
Welcome to the community Andrew! You're going to love it. Good luck my friend. :-)
Did they make this in a hardcover? That looks very similar to the first tying book I had when I started back in the mid/late 90's.
Love what you are doing here man. I certainly had a -little- internet to learn (both speed and content), but 2022 is a whole new creature :-D
I'm not sure Matt. It could have originally been a hardback but it's only 56 pages so maybe it's always been a paperback. Either way, it's a solid book. Good luck in 2022 my friend!
Looks like a nice book to have thanks Matt. #Dick
Thanks for watching Butch! Good luck my friend. :-)