Last edited by Ben Kobrin; 01-23-2010 at 11:41 PM.
I'm in! Took some thought but I'm thinking I'll tie a matuka -- I've never tied one before and it looks like a great crossover (warm and cold water) pattern. I just have to check to make sure the feathers I have will work; otherwise, I'll be tying something else to be determined.
Mikel (Nomadic Fisherman), welcome aboard! Glad you decided to step into the limelight. What do you usually fish for?
Well, looks like the makings of a great swap. Kind of nice we only have to tie 8 or so flies -- in a swap I'm in right now on another board, I have to tie 17.
Ben, by the way, thanks for hosting!! I agree with you about Robin's pheasant tail in the last swap -- it was unquestionably a great tie and I would have never guessed she isn't a seasoned tyer.
Last edited by Hairstacker; 01-24-2010 at 12:45 PM. Reason: typo
-- Mike
Chuck Norris has already been to Mars; that's why there are no signs of life.
OK everyone...Hairstacker rounds out our 8.
I wanted to keep it small because in theory we should all be having a little more difficulty with our flies than we would for a normal swap.
If the TBD's could let us know what they have decided I will get the front page updated.
Thanks for everyone that is participating.
-Ben
Originally Posted by WoolyBuggerOriginally Posted by jburge
Thanks guys... I have a great teacher....Originally Posted by hairstacker
Don't forget, I'm married to GBF's beginning fly-tying instructor
It does have its perks
These swaps are giving me a chance to spread my wings, so-to-speak
- Robin
"Yes, size does matter..."
Im going to tie a stimulator, i have never tied one and hate working with deer/elk hair
It'll be a #16 Royal Wulff for me. I got through one today... I think I can, I think I can, I think I can...
And you're right Mike about this only being 8. I just finished up 15 Quill Gordons for another swap on another board. Whew.
You know, there is another aspect to all of this that didn't hit me until today. When dealing with different materials and/or different techniques, it might be advantageous to also look at tools that are made for the job. For example, I just changed bobbins and it's given me a whole new feel for thread control. A different hairstacker gives me better control over the calf hair. Anybody else have this experience?
John
Hmmm . . . a few things come to mind . . . .
Going from an India-import vise to an HMH Standard Bench vise sure made tying more pleasant, as the HMH holds hooks much more securely, takes much less effort to secure a hook, and can be adjusted to tie almost true-rotary style.
Smoothing out the sharp edges on my inexpensive English-style hackle pliers seems to have resulted in fewer broken hackles.
Going from a regular hair stacker to this one made by Stonefly has made it much easier to see what I'm doing since it is built out of see-through plastic:
That's about all that comes to mind.
-- Mike
Chuck Norris has already been to Mars; that's why there are no signs of life.
Hey there Hairstacker,
I am still trying to get the hang of this message stuff.
Stripers; Largemouth;Smallmouth Bass; Shad; Trout; Crappie; even Carp
I will fish for anything that swims...I have even put a line on my friend's son and had him swim away (conventional gear though)
Mikel
Regarding the humpies.... Years and I mean years ago, I was shown a way to tie a humpy the real quick. The tail, body and wings are tied in with one clump of hair. If I can find the time, I'll either do it on video and post it or do it in tying steps. It's fast and easy
Jay
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