vb1971

The Caddy Works!!! Might need a second one

AWESOME TIE

Size 16 Klinkhammer...... Although my most effective fly, a close up photo shows exactly how sloppy a tier I am!!!! Cheers VB1971

Thanks Retro Being a chippie may I ask a question please? Can you still buy hand rip saws? Any advice on the Japanese hand saws I see at Carbatec? Bunnings only sells cross cut saw from what I can see Hope to get a decent table saw, band saw and router some time soon.

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Man I suck at woodwork..... But this little guy will come in very handy BTW all done with hand tools and a drill.. Cheers

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Thanks Piker! I think you might be right. I may not be taking the thread back over the same point. I measure the wing. Pinch and make one loose wrap. I then let the weight of the bobbin press down on the wing where i want to tie it in. I then proceed with further wraps. Cheers

ARGHHHH This all started with me PMing retro to find out if as a fellow AUSSIE he could start a new post!!!

Ok So here is the deal..... I have been trying to post a new topic for 3 days now and for some reason I can. BUT I can reply to existing posts.... Very frustrating.... The topic of the new post was to ask why I have started crushing the outer down wing on my Muddlr Minnows? Tied 3 and had no issues. Started the fourth and whammo....crushed the outer wing. I am thinking it has to do with the direction of my first wrap? Any help? Cheers

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Welcome back Joseph Love your posts and am still searching for the ultimate fly tying desk after seeing yours on this forum!!! Keep strong Cheers VB1971

Awesome Stuff! Thanks Guys Just hope the plan works!

Tom

My favourite book by Ton is Prospecting for Trout Cheers

Dont forget Toms fly fishing podcast I like it Cheers

Dont forget Toms fly fishing podcast I like it Cheers

Hey Silver is the abdomen dubbed? Cheers

All materials appear typical except cant tell the abdomen material Tail - brown hackle fibers, Head - Gold bead Wing case - possibly pheasant tail Abdomen - olive biot or some other wrapping material? It's not dubbed (I don't think) Cheers

Hi Everyone I have the opportunity to visit family from Edmonton Alberta who just happen to also have vacation homes in Kelowna BC somewhere along Lake Okanagan. I reside in Melbourne, Australia and would love to take up the offer. If I can manage to leave the office and dog, my wife and I are thinking of staying with them for two weeks in September in Lake Okanagan. My questions are 1. Any fly guide recommendations? 2. Is it just lake fishing (assuming from a boat) or is there also land based fly fishing available? 3. Are there streams to fish as well? 4. Is Sep a good time? (water temps etc) 5. What flies would I be using (would like to tie a few myself)? Obviously a guide would have knowledge of flies 6. Who are the best fly fishing outfitter stores in Edmonton or Kelowna? I look forward to your feedback Cheers from OZ VB1971

Wow. Fly typing symposiums!!!! Only in the USA!! The equivalent in Australia consists of 5 grumpy blokes in a fishing shop who will give you heaps of feedback on a few flies you have just tied. "That's shitl "A beauty mate " Oh and don't ask for pattern advice!!!! Keep up the great work America and preserve the art! Chers :

Awesome Mark and thanks everyone. Will buy more very soon quote name="mvendon" post="669510" timestamp="1470413577"] Hi vb1971, They last for quite a while. The shot below is of some that's just about 100 years old now. They're from a collection that was back in the 1920's. I wrapped a herl around a hook that's on the right to show just how pliable they are still. Regards, Mark IMGP0548.JPG

G'Day All I have access to quite a few peacock feathers (>100 ) at a very good price (AUD 0.5 each). I have tied with one and was very happy with how well it wrapped and the iridescence. Each feather is on average 70 cm long (27.5") My question is 1. How long will a peacock feather typically last for fly tying purposes and 2. What is the best storage method to maximize longevity P.S. 50 Plumes would last me 2-3 trout season based on my typical tying frequency (ie for my wife, nephew, the local cafe' owner ad myself). I look forward to all your wisdom as usual (And jokes from Mike and Retro) Cheers VB1971