Lets talk after this weekend as I really don't have time right now to get this done proper. PM me and after the first I can help with many things to help you on your way. Right off I would tell you to make sure to check out FAOL and their lessons, even thought it's flies they still tie in materials like we should. I know there are a ton of videos and all, but personally I believe in theses lessons for teaching us good info!

Click on Fly Tying, then Beginning, later Intermediate and finally Advanced.
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Still get with me next week and I will do what I can.

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