OK I'll bite. For large tandem trolling streamers try using weed wacker cord along with a very heavy coated wire to secure the two hooks together and build a strong back bone. Can make a good sized trolling fly. Cover the materials with a large ez body type material. This fly always gets attention. Deb ----- Original Message ----- From: "Don Ordes" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, October 19, 2002 10:51 AM Subject: Re: [VFB] Gadgets
> OK, for a second post. This has been fun. > > Gadgets &- tying med. to large saltwater flies: > > *Indispensable- Dyna-King Pro saltwater vise- Has rotary capability, but can > hold up to a 9/0 hook. > *Old brass wing burners- huh? make great clamps to hold the large eyes on > the fly head in place while the glue dries. Stick wing tips into a > styrofoam block to hold while drying. > *Clear mono tying thread- once head cement is applied, the wraps become > clear and the undercolors show through- matching the body scheme. > *Long-jawed scissors- indispensable for large deerhair flies for quickly > clipping large quantities of superhair into a 'shag' for taper. (One of > these days I'll spring for a pair of thinning scissors! But mine work great > for now.) > *Vinyl Cement- Inexpensive, lightweight, and softer than hard cements or > epoxy. Also flexible and thinnable for treating feathers. > > If I can think of anything else, I'll add another post. > > DonO > > > >
