carp-starter 0 Report post Posted July 9, 2009 I would like to buy a pair of scissors and I have some questions. I will be tying dry flies smaller than 24 – all the way to size 30. So, I am looking for a pair of scissors that would be best for tying tiny dry flies – to cut only thread and fine materials. Of course I also will tie sizes from 18 to 24. I want a straight edge – not curved. To the best of my ability, I have chosen a pair from Dr. Slick. Micro Tip - SA35GMT - Arrow Scissor - 3 1/2" There is another pair that Dr. Slick has. Arrow - SA35G - 3 1/2" What is the difference between the above 2 pairs of scissors? Would I be wrong with my choice of SA35GMT for the type of tying that I will be doing? Thank you every one for your help and knowledge. – carp-starter http://www.drslick.com/products_scissors1.asp Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arkansas Mike 0 Report post Posted July 9, 2009 Hi, carp-starter. I have a pair of Dr. Slick Micro-Tip 3 1/2" scissors and love them. I got them for getting in close and snipping away stay fibers. The smallest flies I've tied are 20's, so I don't know how they'd do on sizes as small as you're going to tie. I know the tips are micro-fine. As far as the difference between the SA35GMT's and the SA35G's, apart from $5, all I can think of is the SA35GMT's are Micro-tipped and the others aren't. I'm sure some of the others can tell you a lot more than I have. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Futzer 0 Report post Posted July 9, 2009 Hi Carp Starter, are you starting a new Itsy Bitsy carp fly cult? If so can I join? I use Wiss thread clips for all my tying, but I got used to them in my hand at all times before anyone ever heard of Dr. Slick. My advice to you is choose serrated blades. Looking forward to seeing some posts. I love 32s BTW. I do own a pair of Kersaw Skeeter 2's that I also really like. Cheers, Futzer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arkansas Mike 0 Report post Posted July 10, 2009 My advice to you is choose serrated blades... Cheers, Futzer. Absolutely. Makes all the difference. The SA35GMT's are serrated. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fly Tyer Guy 0 Report post Posted July 10, 2009 I think the difference is the tips, the SA35G has standard tips, and the SA35GMT has micro tips, hence the MT in the model number. For really small flies, I would get the micro tips, I have a pair and they work very well for snipping the thread very close to the head, though if you will be cutting larger bunches of materials like poly yarn and other synthetics like that I would get a more stout pair. Like the "hair scissors" in the link you provided, or a cheap pair from a craft store. I have cut synthetics with my micro tip scissors, and it has dulled them quite a bit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe Hard 0 Report post Posted July 10, 2009 i like the iris scissors myself and depending on your thread the serrated ones will make a mess of it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
carp-starter 0 Report post Posted July 23, 2009 I am sorry I did not get back sooner. But I thank you for all of your info. Futzer No, I am not starting a “new Itsy Bitsy carp fly cult”. 99.0% of my fly-fishing is for resident trout. In 2003 a back problem came up but I wanted to fish. So I went and bought 2 comfortable chairs and some carp stuff. At that time I needed a “forums name” and since I am not creative, I thought of the name “carp-starter”. I guess I will have to post some of my flies come September when I will start tying again. But, I am hesitant to post because I tie flies for the trout and not for the tyer or fisher. Any fly I post would probably bore most of the members here. I do not tie flashy flies. And, nothing can be more simple than a fly tied on a size 30 hook. I was not able to purchase in Canada size 32 hooks – 30 yes. But I will post. And I will post when I get my fly tying room all fixed up in September or October. Thank you all again and have fun fishing. carp-starter Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Futzer 0 Report post Posted July 23, 2009 Hi Carp Starter, How are the scissors working out? or is their maiden voyage in the Fall. I think if you look through the fly database you will find a nice mix of perfection, interesting technique and just as importanly well tied flies that are spartan but meant to catch fish. I know I can certainly appreciate all interpretations. So we welcome your selections and effort. I truly love a fine micro bug too, so I do hope you share your work. Sorry to hear you suffered back issues, I can only imagine how crummy that would be. Hopefully, you are well and flyfishing. Cheers, Futzer. Oh, and if you ever want to start a Micro bug Carp cult, I am in. It sounds excentric enough to be fun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
novice 0 Report post Posted July 24, 2009 Hi Carp-Starter, I know this is a bit late as you've probably bought a pair of scissors already but I've been using the Mark Pettijean scissors since they came out 2-3 years ago. I know they're very expensive but if you do a search you can buy then directly from the manufacturer for for a few pounds (Rubis). Have to say extremely sharp don't seem to lose there edge ( I bought 3 pairs when I found them cheap just in case, but I'm still on my original set). http://www.petitjean.ch/eng/TyingAccessori...mallScissor.asp P.S The long bladed one pictured in the link are also superb... No links to the company Regards Jon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mouse6196 0 Report post Posted July 24, 2009 For my flies that are 22 and smaller, I use a razor blade. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoachBob 0 Report post Posted July 24, 2009 You might find this helpful: http://flyanglersonline.com/features/bobboese/033009.php Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites