wetfoot 0 Report post Posted November 21, 2018 I have fished for years with bought flies as they are so cheap! Something I seldom say, but then realised that I know nothing about these flies as there are a million patterns and most are not recognisable types. i also thought it would be nice to catch on your own fly. I am an old-school toolmaker and sometimes use a basic reel that i made, which is sometimes satisfying, and like fishing sometimes frustrating. I would also like to make a vice one day (not literally in one day!) and wonder if there are any drawings? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Poopdeck 0 Report post Posted November 22, 2018 A toolmaker huh, perhaps you could start with making a fugley packer. As for vices you can start with drinking and chasing loose women. That should keep you busy for at least a few days. Welcome to the site. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rstaight 0 Report post Posted November 22, 2018 Welcome, I am an old machinist you somehow wangled is butt into an engineering position without a four year degree. I have also thought about building a vise. Have some basic drawings and an idea in the gray matter. Since I work in a union shop now I can't walk up to an empty mill or lathe a start cranking out parts. Some day I will get it done. Anyway, welcome, lots of great folks here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted November 22, 2018 Welcome to the site, wetfoot. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
feathers5 0 Report post Posted November 22, 2018 Welcome to you. I admire anyone that can work with their hands. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites