Re: fly tying

[ffishnfly chatterton]

I agree with Kent regarding tying for most users should be relaxing.  I very 
rarely tie up more than 4 of a pettern, particularly if it is a new pattern 
(unless of course it is for an extended trip).  What I usually do is if the 
fly is productive, give a couple to my fishing partner who hopefully is 
being skunked.  One thing I have found helps me, as I don't have unlimited 
time to "relax" in tying, is the purchase of a true rotary vise.  What a 
difference that made if I am scrambling before a trip.

My 2 1/2 cents worth.

ffishnfly


From: "Richard Embry" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: fly tying
Date: Fri, 5 Sep 2003 12:47:04 -0700
MessageFor me a couple of tips that worked out well:

1)   hold your scissors in your hand while you're tying (never put them 
down).

2)    if tying several flies of the same size and style, tie them in steps. 
 For example, if tying Clousers, tie all the eyes in first, then come back 
and tie the balance of the materials in.

3)    Once you reach the age of 40, buy factory flies for anything under 
size 16.  :-)

Richard
  ----- Original Message -----
  From: jack cook
  To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
  Sent: Thursday, September 04, 2003 9:16 PM
  Subject: RE: fly tying
  From my experience,  the most important way to speed up tying is to make 
the minimum number of wraps that will do the job.  4 wraps takes twice as 
long as 2 wraps.  Try it.

  After that it is all about organization.  All the pieces have to flow 
from the bench to the fly with nothing in between.

  Always have fun tying.....
    -----Original Message-----
    From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Brian Reese
    Sent: Thursday, September 04, 2003 7:35 PM
    To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
    Subject: fly tying

    I am hoping to get advice on how to speed up my fly tying.  I have 
been tying my own flies for about four years.  I recently began tying for a 
couple of friends and noticed how long it takes me to get through a dozen.  
Does anyone have basic suggestions or tips?

    Thanks,
    Brian
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