It all depends on what your tyring to achieve.
If you are really trying to learn to tie, then yes there are many other patterns which you should become familiar with because each will teach you different techniques.
If however you are just trying to tie a few patterns that catch fish, then that's a different story. There are a handfull of patterns for both fresh and salt that will consistantly catch fish and a few that will work in both waters.
It's also important to know if you want to tie fresh water or salt water flys.
You might also consider attending a few club meetings like United Fly Tyers of Rhode Island or The Rhody Fly Rodders. The Narragansette Chapter Trout Unlimited used to give fly tying classes but I am unsure if they still do. There are also several fly shops that offer tying classes as well.
Good luck on your fly tying venture.
E-Z Murf |