Byard: Thanks.. I'll have to look up the para loop flies to see exactly what ya mean.. But I gather that it serves as a third hand??? Thanks, Chuck
----- Original Message ----- From: "Byard Miller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, July 08, 2005 1:02 PM Subject: Re: [VFB] Byard's gallows tool > >I'm Green as a spring leaf to all this, but, what does this gallow's do?? > >Thanks, Chuck > > > Chuck... > > I use it when tying para-loop flies. I attach one end to my tying > light above the hook and the other end to my loop of poly yarn. This > holds the loop straight up so I can easily wind on the hackle. I wrap > the hackle up the loop...then down again and tie it off. Then remove > the gallows and tie off the loop at the hook eye. Voila! > > ...byard
