Fly Tying

Most fly fisherman tie their own flies. With the internet now days there are tutorials everywhere online. Tying flies is so relaxing, and while getting materials can be expensive up front, in the long run its definitely the cheapest way to get flies. Now I just started tying this year, so I am not claiming to be good at all.
Last week I caught my first trout on a fly I tied myself, an olive bead head nymph, super simple fly. 14 nymph hook, copper wire, olive thread and a silver bead. It was an awesome feeling catching a fish on a fly I tied. Don't be afraid if it doesn't look perfect, just dissect the fly you tied and try again, I have learned going slower is the key. It may take me a couple hours to tie a more complicated fly. Enjoy the time you sit at the vise, the more you do it the better you will become.