Many thanks to the six soon-to-be-dangerous-wet-fly-machines who took yesterday’s Wet Flies and Fuzzy Nymphs for the Farmington River tying class — and thanks to UpCountry Sportfishing for hosting.
Leading a tying class is fun because your pupils are usually eager and engaged. Leading a wet fly tying class even more so because if the fly comes out a little messed up — and the first attempt at a pattern often does — the trout are probably still going to love it.
We covered eight patterns and a bunch of new techniques yesterday. The eight flies is the most I’ve ever covered in a four-hour class. The credit goes to the tiers, who did a tremendous job at their vises. Well done, all!
The aftermath of the tying storm.
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Crushed em today . Prince n pheasant tail won the day!!
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Steve – I always enjoy your posts. You are a literary wordsmith and an accomplished tier.
That’s very kind of you, John. Thank you.
I notice you use a rotary vise. Do you think a true rotary vise is essential for tying trout patterns?
Essential, no. Helpful, yes. Rotary is great for speed/production tying, or for getting those wraps perfect. Hope that helps. 🙂
It does…Thanks!
I tied for years on a Universal No. 2 I bought in the mid 1970s. A rotary vise, yes, but about as bare bones as they come. It’s the indian, not the arrow.