03-15-2009, 08:34 PM
Absolutely Brook. I personally think one can tie with GOOD scissors, at least one GOOD bobbin, and either a whip finisher or the fingers (Kelly Galloup use just his fingers) The other things like a Bodkin, a picker, a stacker and hackle pliers MIGHT be needed. I use a sewing needle glued to a wine cork for a bodkin. and as I said, never used hackle pliers.
Two bobbins are nice if you are using two different colored threads. I don't use one for wire or lead substitute wire, I just use the spool for that, and no waist.
Later on, a Hair stacker for specialty flies and dubbing loop tool WHICH is where you really need a rotary vise.
I have two rotary vises and seldom use the spinning feature, except when doing a dubbing loop.
Like Brook, by learning this way, I can tie a fly on the spot with a leatherman
tool with the channel lock.
Can I also say, I don't use wax on the thread. I was taught a long time ago that it was more for beginners. Most thread is waxed already. A little water on the fingers works just as well and is free.
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Two bobbins are nice if you are using two different colored threads. I don't use one for wire or lead substitute wire, I just use the spool for that, and no waist.
Later on, a Hair stacker for specialty flies and dubbing loop tool WHICH is where you really need a rotary vise.
I have two rotary vises and seldom use the spinning feature, except when doing a dubbing loop.
Like Brook, by learning this way, I can tie a fly on the spot with a leatherman
tool with the channel lock.
Can I also say, I don't use wax on the thread. I was taught a long time ago that it was more for beginners. Most thread is waxed already. A little water on the fingers works just as well and is free.
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