Hello all I originally thought I would try tying up some globugs. I have a vise and a bobbin on the way. Now I'm thinking I want to try some other patterns. Honestly I never thought I would get interested in it, I was consumed with building rods and that kind of wore off when I accumulated enough rods to outfit a boy scout troop. My question I guess is what are some of the basics that would help me get started on a few patterns. I mostly fish for smallmouth so buggers, streamers 4-10 and craw imitators are big.There is really not alot of dry fly fishing to be had here..Is there a general hook and thread size that works well for them? I guess It would be ideal to find a kit without the kit. Not sure if this exists but just a general material list that would help me tie a couple of patterns would really help me out. Also can you tie flies with rod building size A thread? I have alot of it from my rod builds and don't think I will be using it much if it's a bad idea.
Any help appreciated.
Janus