Tying on 28 & 30 - words of wisdom???

[jimmadsen]

I just ordered some new hooks - couldn't find them locally from my friend who owns a shop here in Cincy. I went to Outdoor World/Bass pro in their fly section just in case, and the fly shop guy just laughed at me. Thanks, "Richard".

ANYWAY - When they come in I'm going to try and match the itsy-bitsy bugs we have on the local waters here. If I can master this then I'll see if I can find some 32's online.

Why 28? The size 24s I tied and fished just dwarfed the local bugs on the surface so I'm going to try and go smaller to see if I can get closer to what they are eating...plenty of looks, not enough takers.

I'm mostly going to tie midge larva and griffith's gnats AND OF COURSE Fly Goddess' purple midge.

Any quick words of wisdom? Thoughts for success? Things like "don't drink and tie?"

Thanks!

Jim

[Fly Goddess]

I just ordered some new hooks - couldn't find them locally. Infact the fly shop guy just laughed at me. Thanks, "Richard".

ANYWAY - When they come in I'm going to try and match the itsy-bitsy bugs we have on the local waters here. If I can master this then I'll see if I can find some 32's online.

Why 28? The size 24s I tied and fished just dwarfed the local bugs on the surface so I'm going to try and go smaller to see if I can get closer to what they are eating...plenty of looks, not enough takers.

I'm mostly going to tie midge larva and griffith's gnats AND OF COURSE Fly Goddess' purple midge.

Any quick words of wisdom? Thoughts for success? Things like "don't drink and tie?"

Thanks!

Jim

Try them as a dropper behind your 24's. See which they hit.

[Jax]

Soft hands and very fine tying thread. Marriots carry #32 tiemco hooks.

Have Fun. Jax

[flyandtie]

use fine thread (i use uni 17/0 trico)
not to many wraps, it will look wierd.
plenty of light.
adjust your bobbin for lighter tension.
fine tip scissors( if you dont already have em)
and just remember to go SUPER LIGHT on dubbing
hope it helps.

[bdesavage]

As a "Small" fly Addict er Tyer all I can say is what Brad Sherrick (Kaboom1) says to me all the time.
You're a Sick Sick Man.
ENJOY
Bill

[Kaboom1]

Bill

YES YOU ARE!

Brad

[Flyguy5910]

Let someone else to go blind tying flies that small

[Bob Widmaier]

So once you have tyed a few of these tiny flies, can you post a picture with something in it for size reference like say the eye of needle or something?

Dr Bob

[Bamboozle]

MAGNIFICATION!

Not only does it make things easier; it makes your flies LOOK better.

I like a jeweler's loop type like the Opti Visor. Ever since I started using one; ALL of my flies look 100% better with nice neat wraps especially when I tie size 32 Mercury Brassies!

Also if you can get your hands on some Gudebrod 10/0 there is nothing better IMHO. It is 45 denier, strong and lays flat. Ignore high aught numbers; it's all about denier or weight.

[Deezel]

1) Immediately prior to taking a hook out of the box, place a 'tiny' bit of dubbing wax on your forefinger. This will help you hold the hook.

2) Adjust your vise carefully and ahead of time so it doesn't spit the hook out.

Deezel