Simplest flies

"W. D. Grey" wrote in message
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How do you attach it though?

Suggestion! Wrap the little polystyrene ball on a piece of condom. It
makes the bead waterproof. Much better than the old idea of nylon
stocking.
--
Bill Grey



Condoms are too expensive for that. Get a box of latex gloves at the local
drug store and use them. You'll have a lifetime supply. I use them for
shell-backs on scuds.

Condoms are too expensive for that. Get a box of latex gloves at the local
drug store and use them. You'll have a lifetime supply. I use them for
shell-backs on scuds.

They are also good for wrapping nymph bodies.

But they are very difficlut to cut into NEAT strips. I've read that
the trick is to wrap them into a roll, and then slice off pieces, like
slicing salami. Doesn't work for me.

Anoyne know a good trick that really works?

vince

"vincent p. norris" wrote in message
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They are also good for wrapping nymph bodies.

But they are very difficlut to cut into NEAT strips. I've read that
the trick is to wrap them into a roll, and then slice off pieces, like
slicing salami. Doesn't work for me.

Anoyne know a good trick that really works?

vince


I do a pretty good job just using a pair of scissors. I don't get them
exact, but pretty close. And of course, nothing is perfect in nature. Once
stretched a little, the latex does tend to even out in the width.

Anoyne know a good trick that really works?

vince

Go to your local fabric store and find a roller cutter (looks like a pizza
cutter) and the mat that goes with it. Just the small mat will do. Also,
look for the clear template/rulers that quilters use. You can get the set
up for about 15 bucks. These roller cutters are the perfect thing for
cutting latex and any fabric you get. Thing is awesome. Perfectly straight
strips as long as your material is long.
By the way, have the cute young thang in the store (or Wolfgang), teach you
how to use it. They're glad to help.
--
Frank Reid
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Thanks, Frank and "Hooked."

But if our local store doesn't have a cute young thang, Frank, will
the little old lady help me? And will that work just as well?

vince

But if our local store doesn't have a cute young thang, Frank, will
the little old lady help me? And will that work just as well?

vince

Well, I'm finding that most of the ladies at the store, in comparison to me,
are young. The little old lady, if not enlightened, will try to get you to
use scissors, 'cause thats the way she's always done it. Ask for a quilter
to help you, don't know too many that don't use rotary cutters.
I found that when I go into a fabric store, the ladies are always very
helpful to the chromasonally deficient. Hell, I've seen my wiff use the
"poor, defenseless woman" routine enough when she doesn't want to mess up
her nails by pumping gas or changing a tire. I have no problems with using
the man's version of that gambit in the fabric store.

--
Frank Reid
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But if our local store doesn't have a cute young thang, Frank, will
the little old lady help me? And will that work just as well?

vince

Well, I'm finding that most of the ladies at the store, in comparison to me,
are young. The little old lady, if not enlightened, will try to get you to
use scissors, 'cause thats the way she's always done it. Ask for a quilter
to help you, don't know too many that don't use rotary cutters.
I found that when I go into a fabric store, the ladies are always very
helpful to the chromasonally deficient. Hell, I've seen my wiff use the
"poor, defenseless woman" routine enough when she doesn't want to mess up
her nails by pumping gas or changing a tire. I have no problems with using
the man's version of that gambit in the fabric store.

--
Frank Reid
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But if our local store doesn't have a cute young thang, Frank, will
the little old lady help me? And will that work just as well?

vince

Well, I'm finding that most of the ladies at the store, in comparison to me,
are young. The little old lady, if not enlightened, will try to get you to
use scissors, 'cause thats the way she's always done it. Ask for a quilter
to help you, don't know too many that don't use rotary cutters.
I found that when I go into a fabric store, the ladies are always very
helpful to the chromasonally deficient. Hell, I've seen my wiff use the
"poor, defenseless woman" routine enough when she doesn't want to mess up
her nails by pumping gas or changing a tire. I have no problems with using
the man's version of that gambit in the fabric store.

--
Frank Reid
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"Frank Reid" moc.deepselbac@diersicnarf wrote in message
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Anoyne know a good trick that really works?

vince

Go to your local fabric store and find a roller cutter (looks like a pizza
cutter) and the mat that goes with it. Just the small mat will do. Also,
look for the clear template/rulers that quilters use. You can get the set
up for about 15 bucks. These roller cutters are the perfect thing for
cutting latex and any fabric you get. Thing is awesome. Perfectly
straight
strips as long as your material is long.
By the way, have the cute young thang in the store (or Wolfgang), teach
you
how to use it. They're glad to help.
--
Frank Reid
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Hi All,
This has come up before, but I'd revisit this.
This rotary cutter is pretty slick. (and I have another type of a fly
tying version that uses an exacto blade, a piece of wood, and a glass piece
to hold things in position . . .that costs a bit more)

Just used the rotary type, Frank mentioned, on some clear plastic strips and
a tanned rabbit hide. Did okay for just using a few paper plates as a base,
and a ruler. (gotta pay attention) My experiment on a latex glove didn't
work as well. (gotta pay attention) Uh . . . remember . . .these things are
sharp. Foam cutting is a snap.

I also have one of those things that are used for making leather into small
strips. (Tandy Leather origin I believe) Works pretty good on rabbit
strips (gotta pay attention . . .I use it if in a hurry, otherwise I buy the
retail stuff . . . heh . . . heh . . they can afford better "strippers". . .
uh . . er . . . never mind)
Hmm . . . what was the topic, again?

Simplest fly I used on the San Juan in Northern New Mexico in July was a fly
on a size 24 hook with just brown thread for the body and a "something"
just before the head, snipped half the length of the body. With my travel
kit it may have been poly ( or something from the couch where we were
staying . . .grin) Actually think I used Dylon or Krystal Flash.
DaveMohnsen
Denver

Thanks, Frank and "Hooked."

But if our local store doesn't have a cute young thang, Frank, will
the little old lady help me? And will that work just as well?

vince