Im new to fly fishing. I love to bass fish and Iv found bluegill fishing with my 5wt rod pretty fun! What are some tips on what kinds of flies I should get for bass and bluegill and also knot suggestions! I dont want to break the bank on flies... Iv seen most cost around 1.50 for just a small little beadhead nymph. Any suggestions or places to buy from that are cheaper would be great! Thank you!

Hi AvidBassin
Please allow me to direct your attention to pearow. He ties flies that are put together with love and won't break the bank!
Here's a thread he started recently. I suggest contacting him.

Ebay is great for buying flies. You can find some of the smaller patterns for $6-7 per dozen.

I think anything that looks like an insect works pretty well for bluegill. A regular part of their diet consists of insects that were unfortunate enough to land on the water near them.

I would second the suggestion for Pearow. He ties awesome, quality flies that catch fish.
Other suggestion are:
Big Y fly co.
North 40 Fly Shop
The Fly Shack
Fish On!

Awesome! Next time Im getting flies I may contact him! Ill also look on Ebay! Are there certain patterns yall like for bass or bluegill?

Bass, wooly buggers, wooly buggers, wooly buggers and when the water warms up poppers and lanno bugs (pearow ties llano's)
Bluegill, Hares ear, caddis, scuds and Briminators. ( Pearow ties the Briminators also).
Fish on!

I have never used any of the other listed, so can't compare. But I have used
http://anglersdream.net/

They are local so delivery is very fast.

-rob

And here's a sweet little deal, right here on the TFF

Pistol Petes for sale

I will also vouch for Pearow, he's very generous and makes great flies as well as flies you need for whatever fish your after . I owe him !