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Submitted by Clint Brumitt … on

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I have tied flies for many years and I have tied this style many ways. Your method is the most effective and practical way to construct a comparadun. Strong and duriable, they work and they last.

Submitted by Bob Perry on

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I have a bunch of original Bill Edson flies. My father-in-law was a close friend of his and when Bill died his wife gave him a lot of the flies that were in Bill Edson's shop. I have 3 leather cases, 2 from his shop full of flies. Also have 2 cigarette tins, one full of Bill Edson size 0 and one full of Dot Edson size 0. I can get some pictures together of the different flies. Have a lot of tying equipment and need to start tying some. Don't want to use any of the originals.

[b:354f804e54]here's what happened this evening...
a typical welded phoundation...
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some sparse buck tail and crystal phlash for body...
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tented pheatherz welded in place and 3D eyez encapsulated with Bug-Bond Original...
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I watched a tyer at the Somerset Show struggle with a popular brand "R" that needed a major overhaul... it was [i:354f804e54]painful[/i:354f804e54]...
The cam-jaws were toast, the finish would make a zombie proud, and there was a general worn out feeling but the guy was distracted and oblivious...
'so were his phlyz... 'good on him... 'Keep Calm and Carry On...
I prefer tying in my JZone...!!![/b:354f804e54]

Submitted by Howard Eighmey on

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Davie reminds me of my father who tied for over 50 years. Davie is a Master at his craft as was my father.
Thank you Davie I truly enjoy watching your videos.
Howard Eighmey
Grand Island, Florida

Submitted by dsefrgegrta on

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this beautiful picture made me realize my peaceful place is the jungle

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Seven Pheather Welded n' Wrapped Phluffie Headed Phlat Wang[/b:dd1befb82b]
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[b:dd1befb82b]Phive Pheather Welded n' Wrapped Phirst Light Phlat Wang...[/b:dd1befb82b]
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[b:dd1befb82b]Blended Buck Tail Herring Insinuendo...[/b:dd1befb82b]
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Hello Paul,

Sorry for the waiting, I was reading your question today! I don't have blue prints from my reels , only drawings without measurements and they are already in the article. It is nice to hear that you and your students like the designs.
You can use the article drawings to make reels for your own use, but I hope that you will not sell them to make profit.

Best regards,

Tom Biesot.

Gilson,

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Submitted by Gilson on

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Some comments should be more respectful, looking to fly globally, as the name own site.
Gilson - Brazil

Mark,

The curing time seems to depend of the power of the light. The more powerful the lamp, the faster the curing. I have different battery driven lights and the one with the highest wattage does the best job. You can also get lamps to plug into a power socket for even more brightness and you can actually give the flies a final hardening in direct sun.

Regarding wavelength the manufacturers of course recommend their own lamps, but my experience is that they actually cure each others resins quite fine.

Martin

Submitted by 1737246321 on

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Sweet! Thanks for the video. I just got a 2013 permit for Memorial Day weekend and this gives me way more info than reading the FWP site.

Submitted by Dennis Collier… on

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Beautiful graphic rendition which turns a nice photo into a lovely piece of wall art.

Submitted by Mark Tunstill on

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Questions, do all UV lights cure resins at the same rate of speed? As for curing the heads on fishing flies should I only consider flashlights with 300nms or higher?

Hello to all,
an idea for those with curved feathers: all feathers are made of horn. This material becomes soft when boiled in water. it can be flattend or rolled the way we want or need it. I even made an o-ring into the thick end of a goose large wing feather by rolling the stem 3 times when the material was boild for a minute. I flattend some curved feathers of the neck of a hen after dipping them into boiling water and pressing them flat between 2 old heavy books. Not all where completely flat, but less curved then before. I think its just a matter of time in the boiling water.
good luck
pit

Submitted by Craig on

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Capt Mel is a great guide , his knowledge of red fish snook and tarpon are over the top , his level of patience and professionalism are out standing

Submitted by David Swart 17… on

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A good nymph,similar to a montana prince,love the color,& step-by-step instructions,keep them comming,tight lines

Submitted by 1737246321 on

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beautifull fly i will ty one right now to take with me to king salmon in june for rainbow trout fishing.

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