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Graphics that are printed directly onto the DVD are not usually a problem. I was referring to adhesive labels that are applied to the disc.

I'm curious as to whether the DVDs that exhibit this freeze-up problem have labels on them. I've been making make my own DVDs for the past few years. When I started out I bought some stick-on paper DVD labels and the associated software and tool to apply them to the DVDs. I made nice attractive labels for all the DVDs I made. Most of them ended up having the freeze-up problem. I no longer apply labels to DVDs and just write on them with a felt-tip marker. I'm guessing that some of these fly tying DVDs may be self-produced and possibly have applied labels?

BB, As you may have already figured out, organizational skills are a crucial part of fly tying. I have thought about using an excel spreadsheet to keep track of my material, but my computer is nowhere near my fly tying desk so that wouldn'tt work out. I use the low-tech method of a box of index cards. I keep one card for each type of material and just write (in pencil) what I have in stock of that material. I keep the cards in alphabetical order in the box. Whenever I use something up or buy something new, I just mark the cards accordingly.

He did a heckuva job on that. A gift that will last a lifetime. Sure beats getting a necktie!

Definitely not carpet. Last year I put Tarkett wood flooring down in the room where my tying desk is. Best thing I ever did. Among other things, you need a chair that rolls around easily. With a carpeted floor, it just wasn't happening. I will never use carpet again for anything.

Well, I guess ya learn something new every day. I didn't know about that thread base thing. I will have to try it next time. mctwist - I'm not sure what look you are trying to achieve in your wing. Frankly, I think it looks good the way it is.

I use Dr. Slick scissors and like them a lot. I've been using Materelli bobbins since day one (that was about 27 years ago) and have been very happy with them. They are a bit pricey these days but I personally would use no other.

I think I paid $110 for it when it was still in print. It's a huge book - weighs a ton. It's hard to figure out what to do with it, as far as storage. That being said, it is an awesome book. The Bergman stuff and Carrie Stevens stuff alone is worth the price of the book.

Your list is unfair to wet fly users! :ripped:

The last time I did that, I used a product called Tuffilm. It's available in art supply stores.

I think you've got the right idea. Years ago I built one like that and it worked out great. It folded up into the size a maybe a large attache case. The lid would fold back and there was a large plastic utility box bolted to the underside of the lid that would be right side up after the lid was opened and laid back. I would put all my tools and various small items in this box. I had 1/4" dowels sticking up every few inches along the left and right sides of the interior. I would put all my thread and floss spools on these dowels. When the lid was closed the spools would be "captive" on the dowels since the dowels were the full height of the box and the closed lid would prevent the spools from falling off the dowels. I also rigged up a mechism that held my vise inside the box. It was hinged and the vise could be bolted in place in the vertical position for tying and could be folded down so that I could close the lid with the vise stored inside. I wish that I had a picture of it but I no longer have it. I might add that back when I built this, my woodworking skills were very limited and I used crude construction techniques. It still worked out great though. If I were to build it today, I probably do a much nicer job but I don't think it would work any better. Good luck!

I am also a fan of the Renzetti Traveler. I don't do rotary tying so I won't comment on that aspect of it. I am also not crazy about Renzetti's customer service/attitude. By the way, I own the screw lock version of the Traveller and like it just fine. I don't see what the big deal is about cam-lock. Unless you are doing production tying, I don't see what advantages it has. Frankly with the screw-lock I think it's easier because you can adjust for the hook size and tighten the jaws all in one action.

1. The Complete Book of Fly Tying, by Eric Leiser 2. Salmon Flies, by Poul Jorgensen 3. Modern Trout flies, by Poul Jorgensen

I forgot to ask the second part of my question. Does anyone know if there are any differences, other than color, between the standard issue HMH Spartan and the "Orvis Edition" HMH Spartan?

Thanks!

For those of you that own the HMH Spartan vise (pedestal model), could one of you please tell me what is the maximum height of the top of the vise from the work surface? (Assuming the head is set at a typical angle.) The reason I'm asking is that my tying bench is a small rolltop desk with not a lot of clearance. I want to make sure I can still close the roll top without hitting the top of the vise. Thanks in advance!

I think the "hand-tied" thing is just a sales gimmick as they are virtually all hand tied. I remember way back when I first starting fly fishing, I would visit this big old tackle shop in my area that had a small section of the store devoted to flies. Whenever I walked by this section to look at the flies, the proprietor would invariably come over and say "Those flies are all hand tied, you know". Even as a newbie I thought it was a pretty dumb thing to say. Those hand tied flies were probably the worst I've ever seen, by the way.

Try here. Look under 4-strand flat floss.

Hans, The Greenwell's Glory that I'm familiar with is a wet fly (http://www.flyanglersonline.com/features/o...es/part106.html). I will refine my original definition of Catskill-style dry flies as follows: Wings: divided upright wing of flank feathers, hackle tips, or quill segments tied somewhere forward of the center of the hook shank. Body: dubbing or stripped quill, not necessarily sparse. Hackle: rooster hackle tied immediately behind and in front of the wing with the hackle fibers flaring radially from the hook shank. Tail: single tail made of a clump of fibers, usually hackle.

Hans, Maybe this would be easier if you posted an example of a fly that fits the above description but is not considered a Catskill-style fly. I didn't mention it before, but we're talking dry flies here.

QUOTE (Flytier @ May 1 2005, 09:50 AM) Flounder, Ahh.. the Adams Originated by Len Halladay on the Boardman river in Michigan. We all know what it looks like, right? Uh... maybe. The original Adams is a tad different from the contemporary ties. Tail: Golden Pheasant tippets (not mixed grizzly/brown hackle fibers) Body: Gray wool (not muskrat) Wings: Grizzly hackle tips, tied _spent_ (not tied upright) Hackle: Mixed grizzly/brown (ah, at least we got this right!) Cheers, Hans W still looking for what defines "traditional Catskills style" QUOTE still looking for what defines "traditional Catskills style" OK here's some more: Wings: divided wing of flank feathers, hackle tips, or quild segments tied somewhere forward of the center of the hook shank. Body: dubbing or stripped quill, not necessarily sparse. Hackle: rooster hackle tied behind and in front of the wing Tail: single tail made of a clump of fibers, usually hackle.

QUOTE i was wondering if "traditional catskill" refers merely to a style of dry fly, or if there are distinct patterns associated with that phrase. Well it can refer to both. It is a style of tying as well as a set of flies that originated in the Catskills. The Adams would be considered a Catskill style fly even though it originated in Michigan. The definitive aspect of Catskill-style dry flies would have to be the two divided wings. The wings would generally be made of flank feathers, hackle tips or quill segments.

Beautiful just the way it is... As far as naming it goes, well, I have flies that I've fished for 20 years and still haven't named yet. LOL.

I use a Renzetti Traveler with screw lock and pedestal base. Works great for me.

Great stuff! I've got to tie me one of those Cul Oranges. What do you fish for with that fly?