[VFB] Fly tye expo tips?

[Wes Wada]

Hi All,

Though I have been tying flies all of my flyfishing life (since 1978), 
I really didn't get serious about working to become a very good tyer 
until a couple of years ago. Of late, I have wanted to participate as a 
tyer in an Expo, and should have an opportunity this coming spring.

I have been to several of the NW Flytying Expos held each year in 
Eugene, and a couple in Bend, so have seem a wide variety of 
presentations.  So I do have some familiarity with what goes on at 
these events.

My question:  what do you feel are valuable do's and don'ts about being 
a participant?   I know, for example, that you should be able to tie 
your fly in a reasonable amount of time to hold people's interest.  I 
saw one fellow using a single edged razor blade to shave a multicolored 
deer hair bass bug head.  He was being so very careful that it took him 
about 20 minutes to complete the razor work.  By that time, he had lost 
95% of the onlookers.

The previous is a question that can also be answered by listers who 
have just visited these events...what makes a presentation lively, 
entertaining and instructive for you?

Also:  for the experienced Expo tyers, what has worked for you as a kit 
to transport your materials, tools and supplies?

Wes Wada
Bend, Oregon