Bamboo

Just finished voting. Congrats to all participants - some really nice ties out there. That's a heck of a lot of work Will. Real nice job on pulling this together. Maybe next year you could go 3-D so we could spin the pictures! Bamboo

Wonder what kind of flies they'll tie with that pelt? Bamboo

Thanks, figured it was spam or something. -Pat

Got an email with the familiar "(From Fly Tying)" in the subject with the sender listed as "Fly Tying". All it is a link to blackvisa.info. Not being in the habit of opening something that I'm not sure of, figured I'd ask here first. Is this on the level or just junk? Anybody else receive this email? -Bamboo

Dropped mine in the mail today. #18 Parachute BWO Bamboo

I use something called Peterson's Liquid Cork. Unfortunately, I hadn't seen it available lately and am about to run out. Very effective plus it works on CDC. Bamboo

I got the same brochure yesterday and sent in my reply card for the free issue. Get to view the premier issue before subscribing... How can you go wrong? Bamboo

I've seen them at shows but not used any. They look to be a good product at a reasonable price. I was actually planning on picking some up at the show in Marlboro this weekend. Bamboo

Got mine today. Great ties everyone and thanks OSD! Bamboo

Hadn't used my tube in years but I do remember that first time out. Not enough air in the tube, water over the back of the waders, it was a learning experience. Once I worked out the kinks, I loved it. Just remember to dress warm. The leg cramps can set set in after you're in the water a few hours. -Bamboo

Damn! I don't have enough sense to stay out. I'm in. -Bamboo

Thanks everyone. Hopefully I can check them out at the shows this winter before buying. Bamboo

Lost a whole whiting gold neck that way! Brand new too. I did pick up as many of the feathers as I could and sorted by size so I was able to salvage some. Funny, I never found the skin either. That must be what attracts them. Bamboo

Impressive!!! Well done Johan. -Bamboo

I have to replace the fins I use with my pontoon boat. Up til now, Ive used the step-in style Caddis fins ($29.99). Anybody use the Force Fins? Are they really worth the extra money? Bamboo

Thanks OSD. Appreciate you taking the time to pull these together! -Bamboo

Tiemco makes a bobbin that is bent as you suggest with an offset. The effect is that the bobbin tube is in a line tangent with the outside diameter of the thread spool. This is about all I use anymore - never thought to bend them myself. -Bamboo

Mcfly- Please PM your address. I'm done and will send out next week. #14 King's River Caddis -Bamboo

QUOTE One of the things he told me was to never lose my first fly cause someday I'll look back and laugh about it. That's good advice. I wish I still had some of my first flies for a good laugh! -Bamboo

Should have an attractor dry - something like a lime trude. -Bamboo

Like pacres said, with most kits you'll end up with materials you won't use and you'll be short material you do use. Spend your money on the best vise/tools you can afford and then by the materials on an as-needed basis. It will work better in the long run. Bamboo

I've cemented the feather to streched nylons using pvc cement. Stretch the nylon in an embroidary hoop and then glue the feather to the nylon. I'd guess you could put a 'film' in a hoop and get the same effect. Bamboo

Nice site Johan! And some nicer bows. Mostly lake fishing in Holland? Bamboo

I'm in. -Bamboo

I'll be at the Marlboro show. Bamboo