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  • Reply to: The Regal mystery   2 days 13 hours ago

    I have agree with you on the Regal vise. I tied on one for a few years until the jaw chipped. This is almost inevitable if you tie smaller flies - more a matter of when than if in my opinion. Contacted Regal and wanted to charge me for a new set of jaws which I thought was unacceptable for a vise with an obvious design flaw that supposedly has a lifetime guarantee. I switched to a Renzetti Presentation 2000 and haven't looked back.

  • Reply to: Fishing the San Antonio Riverwalk   1 week 11 hours ago
    zoo

    Zoo doesn't dump poop in the water. Do research instead of spreading fake gossip.

  • Reply to: Mini Headbanger   1 week 3 days ago

    Again:

    Nice fly :-)
    I love the simple patterns - they are quick for tying, effective on the water and look nicely.
    Good job.

  • Reply to: The LAW of attraction   2 weeks 11 hours ago

    I love my Law vise and have been tying on it for the last 20 years. I have 4 HMH Spartan vices for fly tying classes and for 20 years prior it was a Renzetti traveler that I still have. I bought the Law right before becoming a dad and it was a big investment at the time. At first I was a little let down with the simplicity but I honestly can’t imagine on tying on anything else. From large striper saltwater flies to size 20 midges, never an issue whatsoever. Seeing that my investment has grown, I will now make sure its clean as when I am done with it my sons can split the proceeds!!! Puts a smile on my face!!

  • Reply to: Magic Shrimp   2 weeks 1 day ago

    Thanks for sharing this nice pattern.

  • Reply to: GFF turns 30!   3 weeks 6 days ago

    A 30-year adventure like GFF is rare. The people who launch and support these good ideas burn out and/or are forced to transform the initial project into a commercial activity and often, this is the prelude to the end. The rare cases that survive are held at arm's length by a tough headstrong or a crazy enthusiast who makes it a personal mission. Thank you martin for possibly being a mix of the two.

  • Reply to: Lefty's Deceiver   1 month 5 days ago

    The best all around streamer: seabass, asp, perch, tarpon, jack, chub, snapper... I use it mostly with white /grizzle/chartreuse or purple/black. I put bit more flash but I make the throat of calf tail to make a hot spot. And of course yellow stick on eyes and UV resin head.

  • Reply to: Whip Finish By Hand   1 month 1 week ago

    Thanks. I used this video many times with new tyer.

  • Reply to: I stopped counting   1 month 1 week ago

    Don’t worry, Google won’t loose anything cause you stop counting. If this free time give birth to + 1 publication per year or more time with Brigitte and/or fishing, well we all gain here. Obviously , more time for you and your love is first. Take care Martin.

  • Reply to: Steel Shrimp   1 month 2 weeks ago

    Nice one, Nick.
    Cheers!

  • Reply to: Trevor Morgan   1 month 2 weeks ago

    I got an email from Trevor, with this information:
    ---------------
    I have been out of action for a while now because of ill health but am pleased to say that I have a stock of my Javelin fly lines available.
    I now live in Ireland and my current email is : tmorganmayo@gmail.com
    My phone/WhatsApp number is +353 873492524.
    ---------------

    Martin

  • Reply to: Good floss work   1 month 2 weeks ago

    Paul,

    The sample cards and silk spools are typically available in shops catering to tyers who tie classical salmon flies, and I have seen (and bought) silk from dealers here in Denmark. Simply searching for Japanese silk floss gives a lot of possible sources for original Japanese silk.

    Regarding places in Japan, I'm not able to help you right off the bat. Finding locations there will probably require some research. I have a few Japanese fly tyers in my network, and I can try asking around, but my guess is that doing some online research might unearth some tips. Silk is typically connected with kimonos in Japan and combining silk, floss and kimono may give something.

    I tried: https://www.google.com/search?q=silk+floss+factory+japan and https://www.google.com/search?q=silk+floss+kimono+factory+japan and these searches did give some pointers that could be useful.

    I'll see if I can find more.

    Martin

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