Larry,
I think he was referring to Don Bastian, not me. You are sort of correct
about my tying (but most of the time you are watching Dr. D tying- not
DonO). I really don't have a 'serious' side in tying, but I do have a
practical side- once in a while (as DonO). My hobby- flyfishing &
flytying'- is just that- a hobby- and does not have a serious side. My
consulting work (career) has all of the seriousness I need, so I don't need
any more from my hobby. The one comment I get the most is "You're having
way too much fun". Guilty as charged (even if it comes across as 'silly').
And I really pity the poor guy who's sitting there, whether tying or
watching, who is 'serious' about what he's doing (maybe unless he's a
professional tier for a living). My hobby serves to help me unwind from the
pressures I face in daily work, and to have it put any pressure on me at all
(resulting from seriousness) would be counter to its purpose.
Once in a while I get the urge to tie some practical flies in public- mostly
demonstrating the rope-dub using Whiting products, deer-hair
stacking/sculpting, realistic stoneflies, or size 32's. Some people
consider that 'serious tying', but I really don't. And anyone who's spent
any time with me at the shows knows that the Baits Hotel- by attendee
request- is the most popular part of my table or booth. And too, I get a
lot of enjoyment giving stuff away ("more happinessin giving"... sort of
thing), sharing tying techniques, and interacting with people who have a
sense of humor like mine.
DonO
----- Original Message -----
From: "Larry Johnson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, September 01, 2006 1:07 PM
Subject: Re: [VFB] My Fly Tyer Came today
> Garry and Monte: Good luck on finding the serious side of DonO. I've
> watched him tie, and he is a little silly. Buggs is way silly, and
> Veronica usually couldn't care less. ( I hope I got that right....)
>
> Larry J
>
> >>> "Monte Smith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 9/1/2006 10:23 AM >>>
> Garry,
> Lucky you! If you like winged wet flies (Parmachene Belle, Leadwing
> Coachman, etc), then I would suspect you're in for a very educational
> experience. I've only seen Don tie on his DVD (available from Byard at
>
> Line's End, of course), but I would love to watch him tie in-person.
> He's got serious game. Enjoy!
>
> Monte
>
>
>
> Garry V. Wiles wrote:
>
> > Did you say Don Bastian? I think he's our speaker in October for my
>
> > local club. Looks like I'll have to find a copy of it.
> >
> > -->Garry
> >
> > At 06:48 PM 8/31/2006, you wrote:
> >
> >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >>
> >>> In a message dated 8/31/2006 6:11:58 PM Eastern Standard Time,
> >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
> >>>
> >>> Did yours?
> >>>
> >> Yes! Great article on 'classic' winged wet flies by Don Bastian.
> >> Got me some serious tying to do. :-)
> >>
> >> Monte
> >
>
>
>
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