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Article Scissors for fly tying Mar 6. 2015 Tools What should you look for when choosing fly-tying scissors? Well, that all depends on a number of factors. This article takes an in-depth look at one of the fly tier's most important tools. See a lot of scissors here.	Article The LAW of attraction Jan 19. 2015 Tools I was among the lucky fly-tyers who managed to lay my hand on one of Lawrence Waldron's LAW fly-tying vises while he made them - and they could be bought at reasonable prices. Read the story of my vise here	Article Threading a bobbin Sep 9. 2014 Thread Considering how simple the goal is: to get the thread through the tube of a bobbin holder, there's a surprising number of ways to do it. Find a few tips here
Article Bobbin holders for fly tying Aug 30. 2014 Tools Most people use a bobbin holder when they tie flies. In spite of being a simple tool there are some pretty advanced models out there. This is a look at the ins and outs of bobbin holders	Video Parachute Tools Overview May 16. 2014 During this fly tying tutorial, I chose to share some tools that are beneficial when tying the parachute post of a parachute dry fly.	Article Don't tie flies Oct 13. 2013 Just kidding! This is in reality a declaration of love to the art and craft of tying fishing flies with lots of tips for the beginning fly-tyer. Get a good start here
Article Rubber band tool Oct 8. 2013 DIY A super simple and inexpensive home made tool to hold hackle and other materials while tying. See how to make it here	Article The tube fly needle Nov 13. 2012 Toolbox If you are embarking on the tube fly tying journey and don't have the tools, don't despair. A simple and inexpensive tapered needle is all you need - or maybe a couple. Read what and how here	Article Everyday Fly Tying Tips Dec 14. 2011 Tie Better I am as likely to sit down and tie six different flies as I am to tie six of the same pattern. Speed is not a concern, but I don't want to waste my time either. There are things I can do to make my life easier which may be different from a professional production tyer. Click here to read more
Article DIY brushes and combs Jul 10. 2011 DIY These are some of the least expensive and most useful fly tying tools you can make yourself. A Velcro stick, a brush and a comb made from strips of Velcro, pieces of wood, hair combs and even ice lolly sticks! See how to here.	Article Whipfinish video Jan 23. 2009 In motion This short video shows you how to whip finish with your fingers rather than using a tool. It's quite easy, looks cool and saves you trying to localize that whipfinisher on your messy tying table - that is if you are like the rest of us... Watch the 40 second video here	Article Tube Tying Techniques Aug 20. 2007 Tube theme Have tube, will tie... but how to go about it? How do you actually manage to tie on a tube? Well, it's much like tying on a hook, just different. Learn to tie on plastic, metal, bottles, compound and rear tubes. Introduce yourself to tube tying techniques in this article.
Article Tube Fly Tying Tools Aug 20. 2007 Tube theme More information on tube fly tying tools than you ever thought you needed - from the lowly sewing needle to the full-blown several-hundred-dollar vise, and a lot in between. This article gives you essential knowledge about how to hold a tube - any tube - while tying on it. Learn more in this article	Blog entry Interesting tools Aug 17. 2003 Mike Hogue has stuff on the way	Article Fisker tube tool Oct 5. 1997 Plastic This Danish tool might be an alternative. In spite of some minor drawbacks, it's a very good tool at a very reasonable price.

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