How long should a typical fly last? Im still not tying yet, so Im trying to get the most out of what im buying… Any tips on longevity (for the flys that is)haha
in my experience the hooks last long than the materials… depending on how toothy a critter yer chasin will determine the life of a fly. I have had some survive multiple fish and others were done after one fish… that is the beauty of tying your own 
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I agree with what Nikon said… In addition, I would ad that it could also could depend on how well the fly is made and if you break the fly off, always have a spare…
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quote:whats the difference in material cost of a homeade fly versus a storebought fly?
Originally posted by Hurricane701Tying flies has saved me enough money to pay for my WHOLE set up … which is a ton …
Bragging may not bring happiness,
but no man having caught a large fish,
goes home through the alley.
-Anonymous
There is no greater fan of fly fishing than the mud minnow.
ha seriously … 75% less, I can tie a $7 EP Fiber minnow for $1 or less, most flies are $1 or less depending on obviously materials, eyes, type of hook, a lot of people use 34007’s which are reasonable I like B10S Gamakatsu hooks which are $5.99/25 pk or $0.23 each, I think the 34007 run less than that, also types of lead eyes can increase the cost of the fly, I like Dazl eyes, $2.99 for 25, then your material, I will invite ya over one day to check out the set up
Bragging may not bring happiness,
but no man having caught a large fish,
goes home through the alley.
-Anonymous