OK, for a second post. This has been fun. Gadgets &- tying med. to large saltwater flies:
*Indispensable- Dyna-King Pro saltwater vise- Has rotary capability, but can hold up to a 9/0 hook. *Old brass wing burners- huh? make great clamps to hold the large eyes on the fly head in place while the glue dries. Stick wing tips into a styrofoam block to hold while drying. *Clear mono tying thread- once head cement is applied, the wraps become clear and the undercolors show through- matching the body scheme. *Long-jawed scissors- indispensable for large deerhair flies for quickly clipping large quantities of superhair into a 'shag' for taper. (One of these days I'll spring for a pair of thinning scissors! But mine work great for now.) *Vinyl Cement- Inexpensive, lightweight, and softer than hard cements or epoxy. Also flexible and thinnable for treating feathers. If I can think of anything else, I'll add another post. DonO
