Robert T

Been reading about Catskill flys and ran accross something new to me. It was the double quill duck wing. I did one and what a time it is to keep the four slips lined up. I really don't see the purpose of the double slips as the end result looks no different the using a single pair of slips to me. The only reason mentioned on why double slips were used is because that is how it was done in Briton. Question is: Why go through all that trouble and what end purpose do the double slips server? Thanks for any information about this. Bob

Thank you all for the wonderful advise. I really appreciate it. Will take all into consideration before making the purchase. Bob

Thanks guys. I may go with the set up mentioned as it will give me lenses that will cover a wide range. Since I am not 'into' photography and want to limit the $$ this may be an OK setup for me. If, later, I want better macro capability, then I could get the macro lens. Again, thanks for the input. Bob

Hi All, I mostly hang out in the classic forum and was told this is the place for photograpy questions. I am looking to get a DSLR so I can get better close up shot of my flies. I want to be able to manual focus, set small f-stops for better depth of field and have good macro capability without a macro lens per say. Of course would use the camera for other things too. Went to a local Ritz store and looked at the Nikon D60 and Canon Rebel XSi. The Nikon did not have 'live view' and could not both select macro mode and set aperature at same time (at least the clerk at the store did not know how to do this). The Canon did have 'live view', which I really want, but again could not set f-stop and be in macro mode at the same time. The clerk suggested getting a Quantaray 70-300 zoom that has a macro setting and using it with the Canon. We tried it and it looked like it may work. By standing 3' or so back and zooming in, the image in the live view LCD looked really good. Plus I would have a nice all round outfit and all this for $950. So, the question is: Is this a good way to go? Thanks for any help. Bob

The problem is backorders or Out of Stock. What I mean by getting 1/2 the order is that I order 10 to 20 different items listed in their catalogs or websites and only get part of the order shipped. Most of the items are not unusual and are common tying things. I like how Cabela's tells you online if the items are in stock or not and would order more from them only they have limited selections available. I may get some items months later from being Back Ordered, but that does not help me when I need the items now. If I order from another source, I wind up paying additional shipping fees. I can't beleive I am the only one having problems getting these common tying items. Keep the suggestions coming for a good source as I need to stock up on a lot of things. Bob

I have been having major problems getting supplies from some well know online fly tying material vendors. For the past few months every order I place is only getting about 1/2 filled leaving me without needed supplies. Is this something that you folks have been finding lately? I also would like to know where you folks find the supplies you need. Any recommondations? Thanks Bob

Very interesting Steelie. Thanks for the link.

Hi I have read these post about the burners and have a question. Does anyone have any other designs for burners other than the 'standard' ones that you see offered in the fly shops and catalogs? I never thought that the mayfly pattern burners really looked like mayfly wings and that maybe some new style burner may produce a more natural looking wing. I have toyed with the idea of making my own, but have yet to try it.