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    Great video Tim as always,I wait for them and view them all. Oh yes nail knot tools as you can see a nail knot from early in my fishing career and one done recently with one of the tools, they work well.

     

    Thanks for the kind words, and big difference in those two knots!! My newest video is out...and don't judge me! ;-)

     

    Tim

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    I have nail tools all over because I never want to be without one.

     

    The epoxy is a a great idea.

    Thanks, though I can't take credit for it...just happy to share with others looking for a smooth connection.

     

    Like this! I've always stayed away from nail knots cuz I'm a certified klutz, and I found lopp-to-loop connections easier. But they always get hung up in the guides. Going to try this next time out.

     

    I appreciate the kind words, and loops are MUCH easier...but as I said in the video, I've limited their use to that one situation.

    Tim

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    Here's my newest video on a nail knot tool I've been using for years. I prefer the nail knot over other connections (though the super glue one is a lot of fun!), and would love to hear your thoughts on other connection types.

     

    Thanks,

     

    TC

     

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    The Perdigon nymph is a unique one that has the slender look of a buzzer, depending on how it's tied. It's a great fly to fish, though many steps to finish it to specs. I go through the complete process in my video and am interested to know how many others fish this, plus any variations of the pattern.

     

    Thanks!

     

    Tim

     

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    Hi tc how are you? Two of the tools in the the video I agree are great tools for a tyer, Dr Slick scissors and double edge razor blades, excellent. The 13pt knife you show is nice also, I use an X-acto knife, especially for taking apart a fly for redo purposes, the blade is stiffer and the handle is made to give you more control. Great video, I look forward to them.

     

    All is going well with me, and I hope the same for you! Thanks for the kind words, and I appreciate your comments. The X-Acto knife and other sturdier ones are great tools to have on the bench, and may ultimately be safer, too. The key is about control, as you said, and those larger ones do well as pattern size increases. Thanks again, and I hope you had a great Easter.

     

    Tim

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    My annual Project Healing Waters Collection is underway, and thanks to those who have donated in the past, or have already sent in items for this year's collection. As in year's past, PHW is accepting new and gently used fly tying and fly fishing supplies, plus any items used for rod building. If you're unsure whether to donate, just let me know and I can get you the details.

     

    Address for the collection (until the beginning of March):

     

    Tim Cammisa
    P.O. Box 2615
    Cranberry Township, PA 16066

     

    Thanks again for the support, as these items will be immediately placed in the hands of veterans via Project Healing Waters,

     

    Tim

     

    For further details, please watch my video below:

     

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2dmfXJ-KmwE

     

     

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    Thank you for all of the incredible suggestions from my earlier post, and in this second video, I describe the various social media outlets that have a positive impact on fly tying. This list includes:

     

    Facebook

    Instagram

    Pinterest

    YouTube

    Various websites (including this one)

     

    I appreciate all of your comments and did my best to quote everyone who submitted a resource for others to benefit from. Thanks again!

     

    Tim

     

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    silver spruce

     

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    Reference: Streamers & Bucktails The Big Fish Flies by Joseph D Bates JR

     

    Head: Black

    Tail: 4-5 Peacock sword fibers, about a half an inch long when dressed on an average sized hook (regular-length hooks should be used for this fly)

    Body: Rear quarter is silver tinsel. Front three quarters is wound with peacock herl, rather heavily dressed.

    Throat: A silver Badger hackle, wound on as a collar, fairly bushy, applied after the wing has been put on.

    Wing: Two silver badger hackle tips, tied on back to back so that they splay out to form a V, extending beyond the end if the tail.

     

    LOVE the look of this one...thanks for sharing!

     

    TC

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    In my newest fly tying tutorial, I feature Chuck Furimsky sharing his Turbo Tail pattern for larger fish. This fly incorporates Turbo Tails, a leather material that relates to his Bugskin. This is definitely a unique material, and I hope everyone enjoys both the tying portion and information Chuck shares.

     

    TC

     

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    Hi All,

     

    After reading the previous locked thread I felt compelled to add to the conversation from a Law vise owner, vise collector and someone that knows a little bit of the background on this Virtual Nymph copy.

     

    Lawrie Waldron did not "retire" but just took a break making the vises full time to focus on other projects, I don't think even he knew how crazy the second hand market would get after he stopped making them full time in 2010. I do not believe he ever patented the design so over the last few years the CAE vise came out and now the Virtual Nymph vise. I can tell you first hand that Lawrie is not happy that these vises copied his design and since its technically legal he believes it's morally and ethically wrong and their is obviously merit to that since he designed the vise with Hans W. back in 1989. The CAE borrowed heavy on the design but absolutely lacked the finish and quality the LAW had, their were also issues with the jaws chipping originally and I don't know if that has been ironed out since it has been out several years. For those unaware Virtual Nymph makes great tying material for caddis pupa and nymphs. Their nymph skin is an awesome material for tying realistic hydros. Their are bunch of LAWs in the states but its really all over the place in Europe and im guess the owner Dale is trying to capitalize on the fact that their is no patent on the design and the demand for second hand LAWs are through the roof what bothers me is that it is an exact replica without any credit to Lawrie. If you look on EBay as of writing this, their is a LAW for the buy it now price of $4400 and a separate listing for just the pedestal base for almost $2k which is insane. The LAW originally was only around $500 but a weak dollar and strong British pound converted that price to around $800-$900. A few years ago you can get one second hand for $1200-$1500 and then God knows how the prices got to be as high now.

     

    To the point on why the LAW is so good and people are willing to spend so much on it and copy it. Listen, at the end of the day it's a vise and it holds a hook but the design is really stuning and it can really hold a size 10\0 to 32 on the same jaws with just one adjustment and the hook will not move. Also, the way the jaws are designed you have a lot of access to the rear of the hook as well as a place to put your non bobbin hand. It's just a really simple, beautiful design. Is it worth the cost? Well, that's up to the person purchasing it. Is a new Sage X rod worth $900? Is the new Loomis rod worth over a $1000? At the end of the day it is to me because I look at these vises as not only tools for what I love to do, but as sculpture and that's why I started collecting them as I admire the craftmenship and engineering Lawrence Waldron put into the LAW vise and other vise makers put into their vises. As a side note if you can find a LAW and want it go get it but if you are in the market for a really good vise my suggestions are the Jvice, Jay Smit the owner and maker of the Jvice is a friend and his vice is probably the best out their now in my opinion. It holds every size hook and the goose neck design gives you the most access to the rear of the hook then any vise, even the LAW. The renzetti presentation 4000 is a also a favorite especially for my streamers and the master is great too but sometimes I prefer the 4000. The Stonfo transformer is new and pretty cool and innovative but one can argue they take a lot of design elements from the Master. Happy New Year everyone!

     

    PS Doug Stout your an amazing engineer, love your work!

     

    Mike

     

    Thanks for the clarification, Mike, as many of the stories I've heard over the years were simply stories. Keep up the great work with those streamers you're tying!

     

    Tim

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