April Flies from the Vise

[mikechell 0]

I had to look that up. $600.00 for a fly tying kit? No, I don't, and won't use one.

 

I do like the little three spool bobbin and the hackle pliers ... but that's still way too much money just to have a compact system.

 

Kind of goes with the other thread on vises. A good pair of Hemostats and a clamping system would do as well and be MUCH less expensive.

[flytire 0]

No too expensive for my wallet

 

I don't tie stream side.

[chugbug27 0]

I just watched a nice looking one go on eBay for $355. Looks pretty sweet.

[Flicted 0]

Nor do I. Although I have bulk flies around, I carry a few boxes with a few of everything I may need. If it's a travel situation, I may bring tying gear for the hotel but do not tie streamside.

 

I have clipped flies or darkened them with coffee but those are just adjustments.

[DarrellP 0]

cajon coachman

 

That is the best Blue Gill fly that I have ever used.

[Mark Knapp 0]

OK, it seems we've moved to discussion in the "Flies from the vise" thread. I'll jump in anyway.

 

"A good pair of Hemostats and a clamping system would do as well and be MUCH less expensive." Mike, do you really feel like hemostats are as good as a vise. I'm pretty skeptical. Maybe for a select few flies in a limited capacity. I'd hate to try to spin some deer hair in the hemostats.

 

I have also come to really enjoy the rotary capability of my vise. Could I tie without it, of course, but why. Somebody needs to spend all my money before I die. That's why I earn it, so I can spend it.

[David Parker 0]

firestarter

 

Wow! This is extremely rich looking and IMO a beautiful tie. Thx for sharing.

[mikechell 0]

OK, it seems we've moved to discussion in the "Flies from the vise" thread. I'll jump in anyway.

 

"A good pair of Hemostats and a clamping system would do as well and be MUCH less expensive." Mike, do you really feel like hemostats are as good as a vise. I'm pretty skeptical. Maybe for a select few flies in a limited capacity. I'd hate to try to spin some deer hair in the hemostats.

 

1) No, we haven't moved the discussion on vises to this thread. My apologies for answering a query without actually paying attention to what thread it was posted on.

2) Poopdeck already transferred a reply to the vise thread ... My reply will be there also.

 

Back to flies from the vise.

[caloosa bug 0]

Haven't tied much lately, but managed to get some time at the vise this week. Here's a few that came of it.

[Mike West 0]

Does anyone use a "Marco Polo" fly tying kit for travel or stream side tying?

Thanks,

DoctorD

Ive had that thing in my hands and used it.

When I first saw it I thought it was a joke.

Then I used it .... everything in that kit is very high-quality.

All I can really tell you about it is I clamped a size 16 hook it in and a 1/0 bass hook in it and they dont move.

Is it worth $600? Only you and your wallet can determine that but it is cool as hell.

[Capt Bob LeMay 0]

Caloosa - great bugs, they wouldn't last long in the 'glades - everyone of them would get shredded...

[WJG 0]

I have to agree with Mr. Parker! I'm normally not a big fan of the XLong, featherwing streamers, but flytire has me coming back multiple times to look at that firestarter. Proportion, colour, simplicity and class. I will have to tie this to see how it swims. Thanks.

[wr1nkles 0]

I've never seen one so I challenge someone to make an articulated crease fly.

[flytire 0]

google images presents a number of articulated crease flies. GO!

[flytire 0]

bauman bucktail