I'll answer...Never had a 'turbo-twister'. So I can't help you. That's why I didn't answer, and probably why the others didn't. I use the rope-dub for everything, now. If you have length left, you can also unwrap, compress the rope, twist some more, re-wrap on the hook- now the length matches.
DonO ----- Original Message ----- From: Chapman, Chris <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, March 12, 2002 10:44 AM Subject: [VFB] Dubbing Ropes - Quad Turbo Twister > Well since nobody responded to my post yesterday, I figured one of two > things. 1) This is old news and was discussed prior to me coming aboard, > or 2) For some reason I am blacklisted. Since I have no control over #2, I > decided to tackle #1. > > Today at 11:00 am I had to run home to meet the plumber delivering my new > dishwasher. I figured, why not tie a few flies. > > I am in the process of tying some conehead wooly buggers where I have been > using variegated chenille. So I took some olive ice dub, a few peacock > herls, a couple of black and brown ostrich herls and a grizzly hackle. Did > a rope dub and was pleased with the results. What I like most was that even > though my rope had length left when I needed to tie it off - I just let go - > everything unraveled and I had my thread left to tie off with. > > My previous questions are now answered. Except for one: > > I just received my Quad Turbo Twister. > > Does anyone have experience with this? My wife is hosting a Mary Kay party > and I am delegated to reside downstairs tonight at my vise. (I am not > complaining) > > I don't often spend $30 for a new tool. I am dying to use it all night. > > I need some ideas on what to tie that will definitely feel that this tool is > useful. > > Thanks. > > Chris > >
