Fly Tying Question
I have a friend named Vincent (Vinny). Vinny just "graduated" from
high school. He is 20 yo. He received a "certificate of completion" rather than a HS diploma. Vinny has an IQ of 70. He was born of an alcoholic mother and father, and removed from them soon after his birth. Surprizingly, he has fairly good motor skills (he's a whiz at Quitar Hero!), and can learn - it just takes him a lot longer. He is not spastic and has a steady hand and good eyes. His hearing is somewhat diminished since birth. Situation: Vinny has tried working in a supermarket bagging, and as a bus boy at a local restaurant. He hates both of these jobs and thinks they are beneath him. He wants, *needs*, a different vocation. He is creative and capable of sovling puzzles (jigsaw, for example). Questions: How difficult would it be to teach someone like Vinny to tie flies? And, if he is successful at doing so, where could he sell his creations? I realize that breaking in to such a market would be tough for most, but I wonder if Vinny could tie and make a "get by living" tying flies. He lives with his single adoptive mother who is a professional woman and makes a fairly good living. The most important thing is that he be accepted and have some worth. Right now he is down on himself thinking that he has no real worth. I am working with him and trying to change his attitude. How does Umqua select their tyers? Orvis? If he can learn to tie, and I believe he can, I know of several places that would accept his flies, but only a few gross at a time. How does one break into the professional fly tying community? Dave (Hoping there are no smart ass remarks posted) |
Fly Tying Question
oops. wrong group. funny how that happens.
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Fly Tying Question
My nephew Christopher is quite a fly tier......
He is in College at the present and is an avid fisherman.... I am not sure where a guy would start except with his own creations, a fly tieing kit, and some samples to bring in. Can you call a place like Cabela's or look on the internet...... What I am afraid is that many are tied in China......or.......overseas....... It sounds like a wonderful course to followup on, however it would take lots of patience..... I know here in Fort Bragg, Calif. they do have few trade schools that teach woodworking and making patio furniture.....mostly for handicap indivduals... Have you looked up trade schools in your area to see which may be a good direction for him also........... I have lots of ideas, and wish I were of some help. jloomis "Dave LaCourse" wrote in message ... I have a friend named Vincent (Vinny). Vinny just "graduated" from high school. He is 20 yo. He received a "certificate of completion" rather than a HS diploma. Vinny has an IQ of 70. He was born of an alcoholic mother and father, and removed from them soon after his birth. Surprizingly, he has fairly good motor skills (he's a whiz at Quitar Hero!), and can learn - it just takes him a lot longer. He is not spastic and has a steady hand and good eyes. His hearing is somewhat diminished since birth. Situation: Vinny has tried working in a supermarket bagging, and as a bus boy at a local restaurant. He hates both of these jobs and thinks they are beneath him. He wants, *needs*, a different vocation. He is creative and capable of sovling puzzles (jigsaw, for example). Questions: How difficult would it be to teach someone like Vinny to tie flies? And, if he is successful at doing so, where could he sell his creations? I realize that breaking in to such a market would be tough for most, but I wonder if Vinny could tie and make a "get by living" tying flies. He lives with his single adoptive mother who is a professional woman and makes a fairly good living. The most important thing is that he be accepted and have some worth. Right now he is down on himself thinking that he has no real worth. I am working with him and trying to change his attitude. How does Umqua select their tyers? Orvis? If he can learn to tie, and I believe he can, I know of several places that would accept his flies, but only a few gross at a time. How does one break into the professional fly tying community? Dave (Hoping there are no smart ass remarks posted) |
Fly Tying Question
The problem with tying flies is the bulk flies are tied in Asia and cost
less than you could make them for here. George in Las Vegas |
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