What mignifier?

[Hypobaricstalker 0]

Wondering what magnifaction and magnifier people are using for 24-18 size flies.

[petelangevin 0]

I think it depends on how good your eyes are to begin with. I have a giraffe magnifier. Not sure how strong it is. But i dont tie smaller than 14.

[gaeronf 0]

I dont use magnifiers up to a size 24...I'll get there though

[Chase Creek 0]

I rarely tie smaller than 18's, however, I've tried various types of magnifiers and found I have real problems using the type with one big lens, like the ones with the circular light bulb around it. I loose any depth percetion with just a single lens, so I tie using drug store reading glasses, about +2.75. Much better depth perception-wise.Only disadvantage is you have to look over the top of them to locate anything on your desk. I generally use them for all my tying, no matter what size. I do wear bi-focals, but prefer a little magnification when I tie.

 

SOOOO, if I were you, I'd try out the single lens arm type before I buy one, and see if your depth perception suffers. I suspect it depends on the individual; I've seen a lot of folks who use those, so they must work for a lot of people, but not me.

[flytire 0]

you probably should check with your eye doctor to get a professional recommendation as to exactly what your eyes need

[Guest rich mc]

i recently started using a round make up mirror that has a magnifiying mirror on the opposite side . i use it more for placing small spinner blades on spilt rings. it does help with normal fly tying if placed behind the vise. rich mc

[lykos33 0]

I have 20/20 vision (at last exam a year ago) but I still use 2.5 reading glasses just for the really small stuff. I could probably get away without them but I find it's faster than waiting for my eyes to focus on the tiny bits....I bought one of the circle lighted magnifiers Chase Creek was talking about and I agree with him, it screws with my depth perception...it's fine for examining a fly AFTER tying...

[Chris Patterson 0]

I picked up a set of MagEyes at JS. A bit pricey but you get two magnifications in the kit and options for more from their website. I was going cross-eyed trying to tie 20-22 midges and after looking around I decided to give them a shot. The 2x lenses are just the ticket for little midge patterns and I've found that the 1.5x is useful on just about everything. Would not hesitate to buy them again.

[flytyer166 0]

well considering i have 20/40 vision, i dont need much magnification for small flies although when i get down to 28s, i tend to use a very light pair of reading glasses.