'Ultimate Fly Tying Techniques'

[richyrichtherich 0]

I am planning to build a free PDF tying techniques guide, to be posted here. I would like it to be filled with contributions from the forums members.

 

The 'Ultimate Fly Tying Techniques' would be a bible for Beginers, but also a reference for the more experienced members to find all the 'tricks of the trade', in one downloadable document. Content would be textual and graphical, from small articles to full tutorials.

 

Rather than containing a pattern library, the content would focus purely on techniques. We all have our own little tricks, and I thought..........

 

"wouldn't it be great to bring them all together"

 

I have not yet started the guide, as I wanted feedback from the forum before putting it together.

 

Any comments or possible contributions would be greatly appreciated.

NOTE:

The prefered medium for contributions would be 'step by step' instructions provided in text, word document, or html link. Photos should be included, to make the guide as informative as possible. An example document ('Split-Cylinder' Technique) is attached.

 

All contributors would be credited.

 

Rich

__Split_Cylinder___Technique.pdf

[NJ All Day 0]

I think it would be pretty cool, and a good way to learn new techniques. Everyone has their own little tricks that makes tying something a lot easier, so yeah i support the idea.

 

Edit: You might want to check out the 'Timely Tips' section lots of great information to put into the PDF file.

[mike15851 0]

keep your thread out of the bobbin short, it ia lot easier to control and makes alot less work to make alot wraps.

 

A little head cement goes a long way.

 

either keep the lid on your head cement or use an aplicator bottle. head cement is a pain to clean ou and can ruin your materials, don't ask how I know.

[flytire 0]

are you looking for tying "tips" like those in the previous post or real "techniques" like in the techniques bible "fly tyers benchside reference" book :dunno:

 

"tips" and "techniques" are 2 different things

[richyrichtherich 0]

are you looking for tying "tips" like those in the previous post or real "techniques" like in the "fly tyers benchside reference" book :dunno:

 

I am looking for techniques.

 

Segmenting bodies / winging etc, specialist tools and unique ideas. Anything that involves a great way to perform tying tasks.

 

[mike15851 0]

on a PT nymph to obtain that great splayed tail, be sure that after your first wrap securing the tail, none of the other wraps are behind the first wrap. if any do go behind the first wrap the tail will just bunch up rather than fan out.

 

I can't wait to see the finished PDF

[poiboy 0]

I love the idea of putting together this pdf. I'd reference it often as I'm not so good at tying yet. Wish I could contribute to this idea of yours.

[EricF 0]

Great idea, but I wonder if a pdf is the right tool. A pdf is relatively static - meaning you'd have to collect all the responses, edit them, put them together in a "book". And as new techniques or tools are developed, you'd have to add/edit your document. I wonder if a wiki would be a better tool - where, conceptually folks could go in make changes to the document and it would become a 'living' document. The problem with a wiki is, while relatively simple to edit, it isn't simple enough - my experience is that older farts (like myself) don't or won't take the time to figure out how to use the tool. There must be a simple, shareware type tool that allows folks to edit a shared document online. Perhaps someone younger than I (and hence, more technologically savvy) could chime in.

 

Anyway, if you do it, I'd love to see additions on home made tools - as a way to cut the entry cost into the hobby. You know - here is how to use a "mitch's tool" and here is how to make one.

[richyrichtherich 0]

Great idea, but I wonder if a pdf is the right tool. A pdf is relatively static - meaning you'd have to collect all the responses, edit them, put them together in a "book". And as new techniques or tools are developed, you'd have to add/edit your document. I wonder if a wiki would be a better tool - where, conceptually folks could go in make changes to the document and it would become a 'living' document. The problem with a wiki is, while relatively simple to edit, it isn't simple enough - my experience is that older farts (like myself) don't or won't take the time to figure out how to use the tool. There must be a simple, shareware type tool that allows folks to edit a shared document online. Perhaps someone younger than I (and hence, more technologically savvy) could chime in.

 

Anyway, if you do it, I'd love to see additions on home made tools - as a way to cut the entry cost into the hobby. You know - here is how to use a "mitch's tool" and here is how to make one.

 

Thank you for your comments.

 

A Wiki seems like a good idea. It can be updated quickly, and is 'live'. However, content that is editable by others can sometimes lead to confusion and misinformation, even with the best intentions in mind. What I am hoping to achieve here is a guide that has been put together by informed and experienced members. Ideally, including standard and more unusual techniques.

 

The pdf format is suggested because it has great navigational function-ability. Editing is straight forward, as I am skilled and efficient with computers.

 

Good techniques always stand the test of time, so hopefully any content that goes in the guide will still be worth mastering in the future. If the guide is a success, then I can always bring out a second volume in the future, containing new developments.

 

I agree about info on DIY tools, and would welcome any ideas that can aid a tying task.

 

Cheers,

Rich.

[flytyinfreak 0]

A Wiki would be a really amazing resource!