On Jan 19, 1:43*pm, "Larry L" wrote:
Like most tiers I've met, I have a lot of stuff ( materials) that seldom if
ever gets used. * *Space available for extras in my 'tying room' ( travel
trailer ) will be limited next season as my wife retires, travels with me
part of the time and we find out if she likes the life or not before
investing in a bigger rig more suitable for two and 'full time' living.

So I've been starting by tying up medium sized quanities of patterns I use,
but not often. * That way the materials used ONLY for them can get left at
home. * Heah, it's a start G

But the real challenge is to decide which of the seldom/ never used but cool
looking materials to leave behind ( or simply ashcan/ give away ). * *For
instance, I have 4 or 5 different furs died to nearly identical colors ....
and in several colors, of course

Can anyone tell me why I might want to use Angora Goat, or Australian
Opposum, *instead of rabbit or hares ear in exactly the same color? * *The
texture differences are there but, to be honest, I don't know what value
they might have. * I don't fish nymphs much and certainly don't need to
stock many 'wet fly' materials, but which ones ???? G

I have set the goal of reducing my 'traveling materials" down to 1/3 the
volume of years past. * *That shouldn't be difficult, since what I actually
use, over and over all summer is a very small number of materials. * *But
then why am I so relcutant to take out stuff I've never used since the week
I bought it, maybe 15 years ago ?

I think the same thing when I go on the road and plan to fish. I just
throw the main stuff in that I think may of use wherever I fish.

Something else of a similar thought has been mulling through my mind
the last few months. When I die, (and I'm sure I probably will
someday) where does all the tying material, tools, rods, reels and 30
years of collecting go? Don't think I can take it with me. Kids don't
have the illness like I do. If I leave it to the kids, it will
eventually end up in the trash and it won't be the "treasure" it is to
me. The dog might appreciate chewing it up.Could leave it to the local
fly club or some other worthy group. Any thoughts and ideas would be
appreciated.
Guy