I doubt you would have anything to worry about. :) -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Reuven Segal Sent: Sunday, December 18, 2005 10:01 AM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: [VFB] The Fly Tier's Benchside Reference
Deb...a girl like you would be welcome to fish with me anytime....as long as you don't catch more than I do.....I just couldn't allow a girl to outfish me...it would be unheard of!! -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Deborah Duran Sent: Monday, 19 December 2005 12:39 AM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: [VFB] The Fly Tier's Benchside Reference Reuven That's how I started tying flies about 4 years ago now. I joined every swap I could. I still learn from the swaps and now I learn from my students. :) Even tying at a show you always get a few observers that will offer advice to you. Sometimes you get a gem. You never stop learning, someone can always share a good trick or material with you. Now I pick up a lot of my tricks and hints from spending time with a few of the pro-tyers I've met at the shows and on the VFB. If you're ever in the area of a clave or a show and can spend some time there don't miss it. I learn more in the off hours around the campfire or the wine glass now. I've picked up a few friends that will even put up with a girl for a fishing partner. After three years now they even slip with the jokes and forget I'm there. VBG ... That took a while. Warm Regards, Deb -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Reuven Segal Sent: Saturday, December 17, 2005 11:07 PM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: [VFB] The Fly Tier's Benchside Reference It all gets easier and better. I have used the swaps as a way to 'force' myself to try new techniques and styles. Being a beginner, you may try something new that the others haven't thought about because you are new to the game. I had some favourable comments regarding one of my flies, the first I had ever tied using the specific style and I tie like crap!! It is all about fun and trying new things. I don't think that anyone here would consider fly swaps an investment (at least not when doing it from overseas!!), rather it is a way to see new things, ideas and materials. The only thing to consider is that although tying a dozen flies doesn't sound like too much work, when you are trying new materials, techniques and decide to do too many at once(anyone else guilty?? ;) ), it does end up taking A LOT more time than originally thought. Take it easy and LEARN, and most of all have a lot of fun. Reuven
