Guest Report post Posted December 11, 2003 I came a cross this sometime ago and just recently have put it to good use. A great way to make working with biot a bit easier is to first have it readily accessible. A great way to do this is to make biot "trees". First you need a wooden dowel. Next, attach the biot strip at the top of the dowel with wire or tying thread. After securing the strip, spiral wrap the biot down the length of the dowel and tie it off at the end of the strip. This creates a nice "christmas tree" affect. What is more important, is that it makes getting the biot you need much easier, and it allows you to select the size you need. It also makes a neat conversation piece on the tying bench. Storing the trees is easy, just push the end into a block of foam and you're done!!! Tight Lines...Big Daddy Loves Ya!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted December 11, 2003 Got a picture of one of these "Trees" my brain works with visuals better than just descriptions Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted December 11, 2003 not handy..at the office...will try to get on one this weekend! you simply spiral the strip down the dowel, flat side of the strip against the wood, and the biots stick out like the limbs of an evergreen. Really simple, really neat look to it! I'll see if I can't get the pics on by Sunday...gonna be busy, but I promise to try! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted December 13, 2003 does this help? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steeldrifter 0 Report post Posted December 13, 2003 Never seen that trick before chris but i do like it alot.....when tyin stones thats gonna speed things up for me......nice tip! SD P.S. honey! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted December 13, 2003 Now I get it Neat trick I just wish the dog that we were sitting for hadnt eaten most of the feathers in my drawr Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted December 13, 2003 I bet you won`t pet that dog for the rest of your life! Ok, well, can someone get a picture of where to find biots on a goose? I`m goin goose huntin in the mornin (saturday), and will be able to have them, and will get the biots, if I know how to. Thanks! Tight lines and good tyin!-redneck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SDHflyfisher 0 Report post Posted December 13, 2003 i believe they are on the front edge of the wing feathers not positive though i got to get out for rabbit soon and hopefully i'll have a chance to go for pheasant Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted December 13, 2003 Would you be interested in tradin for a pheasent tail and maybe some rabbit strips? I got a lifetime supply of deer hair, duck feathers, and have some goose biots. I also dove hunt, but don`t know if they`re used in anything. Just let me know! Thanks! Tight lines and good tyin!-redneck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SDHflyfisher 0 Report post Posted December 13, 2003 what do you propose for the deer hair i just ran out tying some muddlers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted December 13, 2003 How about you make the offer! Tight lines and good tyin!-redneck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SDHflyfisher 0 Report post Posted December 13, 2003 i never make the offer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted December 13, 2003 Well, I could give you a piece of 1' by 1'. It is not dyed, and I think I could give it to you, and if you want any feathers or anything you could have it. What would you give me for that? Thanks! Tight lines and good tyin!-redneck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted December 14, 2003 glad you fellas are swapping and talking, but I must ask you to move this conversation over to the Trading Floor...thanks, guys! And SD, it does speed up the process quiet a bit...you don' t have to go hunting sizes....you simply clip what you need!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted December 15, 2003 Good point Big Daddy. SDH, I`ll make a post in the tradin floor called SDHFLYFISHER, and you answer my question on that. Tight lines and good tyin!-redneck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
