sidako

That's awesome Smallie! I hope one day to have my girls interested in my hobbies...it's the best way to share time and experiences together, and to bond with your kids. By the way...you got a great lookin' boy there. My girls are 3 and 2. And love getting out on the lake...the first step. Kepp teachin'!

Happy Sunday! Is there anyone out there from the Interior of BC? I'm in Williams Lake and am lookin' for someone who knows the area, and wouldn't mind helping out a beginner fisher/tyer...

Hey Guys! Hope everyone's keeping busy tyin' and fishin,, fishin' and tyin'. I've been feeling ambitious lately and want to build a fly tying bench (just a tabletop version, not the whole shootin' match). I've only been able to find one set of plans on-line...sooooooo, I was wonderin' if any of you fine lads and lasses happen to know where I could find different plans. Many Thanks in advance! By the way... Here is the decsription for the plans I do have. Unfortunately, I can not give credit as I did not get the name of the creator... I was walking though my local * Mart store when I found a Maple Carving board set -- 3 different sized carving boards for $9.99 That's when I developed my plan and set out to build. At the same store, in the craft aisle, I bought a 1/4" x 36" dowell and a 7/16" x 36"dowell for less than $1 each and then some 1/2" magnet strip for about $2.00. The exact measurements of the board are not important, however, the larger board measures 17 3/4" x 11 1/2". The two smaller boards measure 9" x 11 1/2" and 6 3/4" x 8 3/4". In my design, I wanted space to mount my tying vice, and space for tools or various sizes, and some recessed cups for holding things I also wanted pegs to hold spools of thread. To do all this, the first thing I did was saw the two smaller cutting boards in half length wise. The longer of the boards would become the left and right bench arms, and the smaller would become the thread rack and the small compartments. After cutting the boards, I sanded the cut edges smooth and the laid out each board in the properr place on the large cutting board. All three of these boards have blood groove to catch the juices while slicing. I left that groove up on the large board and down on the smaller ones , but ts a matter of choice and style. Once I had my placement, I clamped the boards with simple c -clamps and then drilled the holes for the dowells. A drill press would make this a snap, but I had no trouble drilling straight holes with a handheld drill. Then came the dry fit. The thread dowels are 3 inches, the supporting 7/16" dowels are 4 inches and 6 inches. Once I was happy with the fit, I used 5 minute epoxy to glue up the bench. You could use Gorilla Glue, Wood Glue, or any other craft glue for wood I suppose. The finished bench. I added two strips of magnet, one to each arm, to hold hooks in place before putting them in the vice. The holes drilled through the lower shelf in the rear rest ont he base board, creating a compartment for glue, a spool of lead wire, or anything else. I left the bench arm (left) flat and it holds a fly box with foar to let the fies dry if needed. Finally, the tob back shelf holds 24 spools of thread. The blood groove on the base should slow down the amount of things that get dropped to the floor, and make a good place to rest an X-acto knife. The arms are set slightly forward, which also means there is room in the back to drill or clamp an extension arm lamp or magnifier. I think you are only limited by your imagination in these designs. This could easly to refitted to be a rod building bench or a reloading bench. It might even work for a pouring area for home poured jigs.

At least he drinks REAL beer

I find a nice centerfold shot, maybe a lap dance... oohhhhhh, what makes a WET FLY...sorry my mistake dislek...dislyksi...damn it -- read things backwards sometimes!

Dryer Lint?! I thought I'd have to scrape the highways...I'm gonna have to give it a shot. It's still at least 6 weeks to ice off here in the Cariboo region of the B.C. inerior, so I have a bit of time to perfect my tying...but I will let you know how she works. Thanks!

Mornin' Gang! Seeing as how it's Sunday, most of you are probably fishing or gettin' ready for Super Bowl (I'm more of a Hockey fan myself!). Anyhoo...anyone out there have suggestions on a few simple patterns for stillwater trout? I just started tying (first 2 flies last Sunday!), and have hit a bit of a tangle...Not Much For Materials! I have an uber small tying kit, some peacock herl, deer hair (natural), severals colours of chenille, some rust coloured saddle, a couple bits of grouse hackle, and one pigeon feather (my daughter thought it would be a nice addition!) Thanks Much!

Holy Macaroni!!!!! 50-75 days ...I got out ONCE last year

Just lookin' for others who may have more experience than I do (only 2 seasons in). For some reason my wife figured I deserved a pontoon boat, sooooo I have yet another reason to get out. What sort of structure do you guys look for in the lake? Mostly dead trees, or more shoals and weed beds?

Anyone out there into Stillwater fly fishing?

Maybe when you get a little older the thrill of white water will have run it's course Nothing quite like just sitting and floatin', hook in the water, refreshment in hand.

Found your classifeds Silver...guess it would help if I actually investigated a little bit! Thanks Again!

Wow...freaky. I had ear-marked that kit just a couple of days ago on e-Bay! Does the vise have a solid grip? I'm a little leary of buying on-line when it comes to something that really should be tested...although your endorsment has certainly swayed my decision... Sliver -- Where are your classifieds?

Thanks Steel! Have been reading the posts for most of the evening (dreaming of Ice Off...only 3 months to go!), and have found many helpful tidbits, and a few chuckles too. Do you fish stillwater? That's all I have done so far, but there is certainly no shortage of lakes up here (North Interior BC). I'm hoping to get much more fishing in this year...TRUE STORY -- My wife bought me a pontoon boat about 2 weeks ago, with one stipualtion (here it comes, I thought!) ahem, to quote "MAKE SURE YOU USE IT LOTS THIS YEAR." I'm serious! She wants me to go fishin'! Go Figure. PS Thanks for warm welcome! Sidako

Hi! I just tied my first couple of flies last Sunday...and am amazed at the relative ease of the job. Just like when I started flyfishing a couple of years ago, I figured tying flys was some sort of "mystical", intricate procedure that involved several Doctorates and the patience of a Saint. Well...I have neither, but I sure do love tying flies! Does anyone have suggestions as to quality vises and/or tools? I would like a Regal type vise...and am not sure just what I will be needing as a Novice tyer as far as scissors, tweezers, bobbins etc. Any help would be appreciated!