First Fly Tying Night, what to do?

[Poopdeck 0]

12 hours ago, mikechell said:

I'm not "social" enough to go to a "tie your own flies" event.  What's the point?  I can tie my own flies right here at home.

For a little food, drink, comradery, maybe pick up a new trick, learn about a new material or pattern, check out a different vise, or make a new friend. A little socializing once a month never killed anyone. I enjoyed it.

[SilverCreek 0]

So do I. We tie and trade flies.

Since everyone that attends want to be there, we have a good time. During the summers, out TU chapter reserves one of the covered shelters at a riverside park so we can both tie and fish. We give casting and fishing lessons. Our TU chapter provides the burgers, beer and soft drinks.

[niveker 0]

5 hours ago, SilverCreek said:

out TU chapter reserve one of the covered shelters at a riverside park so we can both tie and fish

That's a great idea.  I'm going to bring that up at my FF club, if we're ever allowed to meet again.  

[skeet3t 0]

Smith-Corona also made rifles during WWI. Had one but not a WWI vet.

[WWKimba 0]

4 hours ago, skeet3t said:

Smith-Corona also made rifles during WWI. Had one but not a WWI vet.

BTW, I'm NOT THAT OLD! 😉

Kim

Also, another of Cortland's contribution to WW I came from Brockway Trucks as well!

[skeet3t 0]

1 hour ago, WWKimba said:

BTW, I'm NOT THAT OLD! 😉

Kim

Also, another of Cortland's contribution to WW I came from Brockway Trucks as well!

I'm not either. M1903 and M1903A3 Springfields were surplus back in the early 60s. Cost was about $40.  Now they sell for $400! Stolen in 1970!

[cphubert 0]

9 minutes ago, skeet3t said:

M1903A3 Springfields were surplus

I bought one in the early 70's from CMP still have it.

[skeet3t 0]

53 minutes ago, cphubert said:

I bought one in the early 70's from CMP still have it.

12 guns stolen, March 1970.