2015/06/25 08:47:17
Guest
2bob,  you keep me rolling.
2015/06/25 18:13:01
fichy
Now, back to our regular programming.
2015/06/25 21:39:17
Clint S
twobob
I don't keep any pins so what is the purpose of bowling.


That was probably the greatest thing I have read in a long time.........
2015/08/04 14:51:25
pafisher
Thought I'd bump this up,time is getting short!
2015/08/04 15:05:26
fichy
I was going to start another list and get things going ,shortlly.
8 tiers, so send me 14 flies of the same pattern or 7 of 2 patterns, due Sept.1. When you are ready to mail , send me a PM for my address. So far, I have received none. Get tyin! 
2015/08/04 19:28:54
Clint S
I think I need to get to work then.........
2015/08/04 20:41:32
dimebrite2
Yup same here... Although 14 flies can be accomplished in a couple hours for the most part :/
2015/08/05 06:53:02
fichy
Some production tying tips:  Gather the materials for one pattern and place them in a flat container. Count out the number of hooks you need. If you're using a bead head, place it on the hook. Try to accomplish at least a half dozen at a sitting. The muscle memory will speed up after a few flies, might as well take advantage of it.
Any material that needs to be cut, like Chenille, wire wrap, rubber legs, cut ahead of time. If you need to select feathers, do so, so you can just grab them and not select for each fly in the middle of tying.  Use the best lighting you can possibly can. Bad light slows tying down by a considerable margin. You want to replicate, not experiment, so have the pattern firmly in mind when starting. Think about them catching fish!
Sorry to bore those who have some of  this ingrained in their tying habits or have much better protocols in place.
2015/08/05 14:45:12
uglyfish
its all good I usually set out my hooks on how many I want to accomplish at a sitting it helps me stay motivated through the sometime long process. I do whatever I can to make it as painless as possible especially when I'm tying right before I need them. Since at anytime the phone might ring and I'm off to work. Best of luck guys and can't wait to give some different patterns a try.
2015/08/05 16:47:37
hot tuna
Good advice Charlie , I will use that for sure. I'm usually a disorganized tier myself. I knew the time was coming but forgot about the swap . Gonna have to make some time to get tying .
Is there any preference ? Salmon vs trout or would 1 pattern of each seem appropriate ?
Totally not sure what to tie as I have been outta the loop for awhile and it is tough trying to give something that I'm sure everyone may already have so I will have to do some thinking .
Good luck to all and lets nail that deadline :)

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