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Fri Mar 12, 2010
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The ability to tie flies is one of the
fly fisher's greatest assets and fly tying is also a source
of considerable pleasure in itself. Below are general hints
& tips, however for detailed instructions click Here.
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Sewin (Sea Trout) - Sting
in the Tail
The illustration shows one of my favourite hook set
ups for Sewin, which I like to refer to as the "Falkus
sting". I usually tie a batch up and then finish the
actual fly when needed.
 Construction
- Loop a short length of 12lb nylon round the treble and
bring both ends out through the eye from opposite sides.
- Whip the nylon to the shank of the treble.
- Bring one strand of nylon through the eye of the hook
and back along the shank. Cut of the other strand level
with the eye.
- Whip the nylon mount to the hook shank.
- Varnish mount.
- Tie fly as preferred.
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| Threading
a bobbin without a bobbin threader
To thread a bobbin without a bobbin threader start the
thread into the bobbin and then place your lips at the exit
point of the bobbin. Use the straw motion to suck the thread
up and out.
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| Blending
Furs
Furs can be blended simply by taking cuttings from two
varieties and mixing them together with your fingers.
Then again, wet blending can be more efficient. Cuttings
from two or more materials are added to a jar of water and
shaken vigorously for a minute or two. The mass is removed
and let dry. Very nice blends can be made this way. Write
down the recipes of successful blends.
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Bead
chains are eyes on a string - perfect for fly tying
Eyes in my patterns have several
advantages - but unfortunately several disadvantages too.
Like many other fly tying materials these bead chains are
not made for tying flies, but are used for several other
purposes amongst which holding bath tub plugs etc,.
The chains should be widely available, and most hardware
stores or locksmiths have them. But getting them in the
smallest sizes can be a problem. Many fly shops pack small
pieces of chain of appropriate sizes, These are
unfortunately sold at some hefty prices, but can be a last
resort.
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| If
you have a fly pattern that calls for monofilament, don't
waste your money buying it. You probably already have some.
For patterns that call for extra-fine mono use .004 tippet
material; for those that call for fine mono use .006 tippet
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