Anna Bellette

Joined the club 17/8/2015
My reason for joining is to learn to tie patterns and gain knowledge in all aspects of fly tying. Why we tie certain patterns, when to fish them and learn about appropriate materials to use. I think learning about the materials is important as well.
I have probably been tying for a year and a half. I was having a chat to someone who has been fishing for a long time and voicing my concerns about not really understanding the etymology side of things and what flies to use, he quickly suggested tying my own flies and then I will start to understand the etymology side and understand fly tying. And this is how I began to tie. I started tying from watching YouTube clips and got to a point where I thought I need help.
My favourite pattern would have to be a Cicada. Not sure how to make one yet, but love fishing in NZ rivers with them.
I also like Salmon flies, I would love to learn how to make them and love the artistic side to these patterns.
My favourite type of fly fishing would have to be sight fishing in NZ rivers. I have found this really exciting.
I am very excited and feel very honoured in being accepted into The Tas Fly Tyers Club. I am looking forward to learning about tying and heading out on fishing trips.