Iain, I also take mine camping. There is a "Magic" of setting there with minimal light, thinking of the fish that day and tying a couple to see if you can improve on them tomorrow. It is just a thing with me. Also, when the tree people eat my last one it is good to be able to make another by the campfire while lunch is being made. Now you have me reminiscing... Jimi
"I still dont understand why anyone ties at the waterside. Tie more at home, carry some big fly boxes full of flies, and fish at the waterside." iain I agree with you Iain. I ties on my flies, and I takes my chances. But if we're camping, I'll have my "portable" tying kit along to use at the campsite. Years ago I used to take a portable ham radio station (NI9V) when we camped. Fly fishing and fly tying has pushed that hobby way back. "Not enough days in an hour." Before anyone comments, I wrote that last just how I meant it.
