08-25-2007, 10:14 AM
[black][size 3]Last night, I left the above posting, and this morning after a little thought, I realized that I may have sounded a little discouraging about starting to tie flies.[/size][/black]
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[size 3]So, I got to thinking this morning: What would I do if I had to tie without a vise or a major investment in materials.[/size]
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[size 3]I think that to minimize my cost and commitment, I would use a "vise grip" tool, carefully adjusted to hold a hook, and then maybe use a C clamp to hold it to a table edge. This same setup could also be used by someone wanting to tie up some custom jigs.[/size]
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[size 3]It's very difficult to handle thread control without a bobbin, so an investment in a good bobbin would be in order. (get one with a synthetic tube lining)[/size]
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[size 3]My next action, would be a visit to a local [black]sporting goods shop, and talk with someone there to get some hooks, and a limited amount of quality material. Some chenille, thread, small pack of good hackle, and you should be in a position to tie up some woolly buggers or other wet flies. There are sources on the net that will show you step by step instructions for tying. [/black][/size]
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[size 3]I hope that this helps, If you have questions, just post here, and we'll get you some answers as best that we can.[/size]
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[size 3]BTW, I think that it was fly fishing legend Lee Wulff, inventor of the Wulff series of flies, who was purported to have tied without using a vise.[/size] [black][size 3]Most of his efforts were directed toward Atlantic Salmon.
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[size 3]So, I got to thinking this morning: What would I do if I had to tie without a vise or a major investment in materials.[/size]
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[size 3]I think that to minimize my cost and commitment, I would use a "vise grip" tool, carefully adjusted to hold a hook, and then maybe use a C clamp to hold it to a table edge. This same setup could also be used by someone wanting to tie up some custom jigs.[/size]
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[size 3]It's very difficult to handle thread control without a bobbin, so an investment in a good bobbin would be in order. (get one with a synthetic tube lining)[/size]
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[size 3]My next action, would be a visit to a local [black]sporting goods shop, and talk with someone there to get some hooks, and a limited amount of quality material. Some chenille, thread, small pack of good hackle, and you should be in a position to tie up some woolly buggers or other wet flies. There are sources on the net that will show you step by step instructions for tying. [/black][/size]
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[size 3]I hope that this helps, If you have questions, just post here, and we'll get you some answers as best that we can.[/size]
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[size 3]BTW, I think that it was fly fishing legend Lee Wulff, inventor of the Wulff series of flies, who was purported to have tied without using a vise.[/size] [black][size 3]Most of his efforts were directed toward Atlantic Salmon.
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