Can you use fly fishing flies for ice fishing?

While the amazing ice fishing we have in Montana is no secret, ice fishing with flies is often looked past or never even thought of. Flies like Scud patterns and Damsel Fly nymphs work great but some of the most effective flies we use are varieties of tungsten jig nymphs that are heavily weighted and sink quickly.

How much money can you make tying flies?

It’s because they can make money. I have heard lots of guys talk about how hard it is to make any money tying flies, and that the best you can expect to make per hour tying is between $5 and $6.

Is it hard to tie flies?

Getting into fly tying can seem daunting. There are hundreds of different tools and millions of materials out there. As you gain experience and begin to tie more flies, you may want to add more tools to your tying bench. However, most beginner tying kits include the following essential tools.

Are fly shops profitable?

If you can buy and sell an item before you have to pay for it, your profit is pure. If you buy 6 of those fly rods and sell all of them in the 60 days you have to pay for them, you will have $240 in profits (less shipping costs) after you pay your bill to the manufacturer.

What is the best fly to use for trout?

These are the flies we have in our boxes wherever we are trout fishing.

• Copper John. The Copper John is the best-selling trout fly of all time.
• Beadhead Prince Nymph.
• Bead Head Pheasant Tail Nymph.
• Lightning Bug.
• Pink Squirrel.
• Elk Hair Caddis.
• Parachute Adams.
• Pass Lake.

What’s the best way to tie an ice fly?

First, tie on a heavy jig with a small profile like the Diamond Jig below: Then on the main-line, 4-12 inches above the diamond jig, tie that dropper loop with enough slack in the loop that you can clip one end to have enough line to tie on your fly. This one should be of the weightless variety.

Do you know how to tie your own flies?

Knowing how to tie your own flies is greatly rewarded with more hook-ups and the satisfaction that you fooled the fish. We have what you need to create specialty flies to set your day on the water apart from others. Matched with your very own custom built Fly Rod, your hand tied flies will save you time & money and catch more fish!

What kind of fish can you catch with ice fishing flies?

For us it’s a chance to fish bodies of water that the we don’t often fish and catching many different species like Trout, Bass, Perch, Pike, Walleye, Salmon and more. While the amazing ice fishing we have in Montana is no secret, ice fishing with flies is often looked past or never even thought of.

Can You Make your own custom fly rod?

We have what you need to create specialty flies to set your day on the water apart from others. Matched with your very own custom built Fly Rod, your hand tied flies will save you time & money and catch more fish! Start tying beautiful flies with this fly tying station.