Tom: Yes, that white does help.. I have a tying tape that has Lefty Kreh in it 
(just about the first  tape I bought when I started tying) and he said to use a 
white background.. So, I went to Wal Mart, and they have these sheets of 
Plastic "cardboard" for under $3 each.. Then, I took a piece of 2 by 4 and set 
my tablesaw at about a 15 degree angle, and cut a slot 1/4" (the thickness of 
that plastic cardboard) wide down the center of the 2 by 4..I cut the slot 
about 3/4" deep, and put that white piece behind the vise, and it works great, 
one reason , I think, is that this stuff is flat white, and doesn't glare like 
a glossy finish would.....Chuck
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  Subject: Re: [VFB] Eric W. Read a pass letter on lighting for fly tying


  Good Morning All!!!!  The new driving job is going great and with a couple of 
days left to hunt here in VT, i'm back on the list only because i've missed you 
guys!!!

  My two cents on lighting...i usually tie at the kitchen table with the over 
head lite on.  For better clarity, i use one of those styrofoam trays that meat 
comes on from the grocery store..works for me very well.  The tray reflects 
just enough lite....now all i gotta do is get them darn bifocals ordered!!!

  Tom in VT

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