Got a finished basement with a knick or crannie that I should be able to call my own. I think alot of the fabric was purchased by Walleye1 back when he was doing a lot of Steelie fishing on the SR.Took a pic of my first fly, but for some reason I noticed a small damp spot on the interior lens of the cam. So if the pics are blurry, that is the reason. And I apoligize ahead of timelets see if any of these pics came out better. This one makes the fly look like a friggin poodle IMO. Funny, I'm getting a kick from this
Well, here we go friends with my newest venture in the fly fishing realm. My neighbor and close friend Walleye1, as I previously reported,we have been getting ourselves more focused with this area of fishing. Walleye1 just happened to dig out some beautiful old tying gear that....I think his Grandfather gave him years ago. (I may be wrong, but he will amend it if I am). Brought it home tonight and layed alot of it out for some pics for you seasoned guys to see, and hopefully comment on. After I make this post, I am gonna play around for a bit. I do hope for some input from everyone here though! Looking for simple fly ideas to start with!The vice is a clamp on style, I put a hook in it and drew down the clamp, held very well.Here is a pic of the manufacturer, and the box it came in.The remaining of the pics are the chenille, bobbins, multitudes of hairs, threads, etc. Some stuff I don't even know the name of ? Thanks again Tim!
Boy I wish the pics weren't so blurry. That's an interesting fly.Question.....what are you going to target? Bass...bluegills...trout....salmon??? Trap's gonna have to take you shopping. RG
I'm gonna start with pans at first, then maybe move towards winter steelies
Flies.....they're flies not jigs Mr. T !Trapper...we're gonna have to save this guy from the "Jig Head" FM, do you have a decent pair of scissors yet ? RG
Pack your lunch !
I'm relatively old...but I have stamina...and, as of today I've dropped 20 lbs. If nothing else...I can out run you. Unless we're racing to the buffet FM...You NEED a decent pair of scissors. Next to your vise, it's the most important tool you'll own....and you know the value of a good tool. $20 or less will get you a really good pair. Dr Slick All Purpose are a very good buy. RG
Stole a pair of grooming scissors from my daughters bedroom, only took her one day to start griping about them missing. Wait till she finds out where they went, and what dad has been using them for. [/she better sleep with one eye open fly tyers like to experiment with different kinds of hair :oquote]
I'm relatively old...but I have stamina...and, as of today I've dropped 20 lbs. If nothing else...I can out run you. Unless we're racing to the buffet