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Fly tube made
Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2017 7:59 pm
by Evert van der Plas
I made a tube for storing fly's in. i have to finish it with a nice picture on it but just wonder what you think off it
It is possible to make a smaller one with a belt clip to take it with you very easy but working on that
Re: Fly tube made
Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2017 8:24 pm
by Watermole+
It is very well finished Evert..and certainly a very novel idea! I have never thought of storing flies in a tube before..
But..to be perfectly honest and without being too critical, from the practical point of view, it takes up a lot of space in the pocket for the amount of flies that can be stored.
Have you tried making a flat case from laminated bamboo strips..?
Thanks for posting it.
wm+
Re: Fly tube made
Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2017 9:05 pm
by Nigel Rainton
I like WM+ idea, a built cane fly box. Yummy :-)
Re: Fly tube made
Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2017 9:21 pm
by Scott
A novel idea Sir. Very nice, wonderful craftsmanship.
As I fly Angler who at times is constantly changing flies, I think I would find the 2 separate pieces quite difficult to handle. That said, if you're an angler that fishes at a more relaxed pace then I imagine that this would make a delightful piece of kit. Thanks for sharing it with us.
Re: Fly tube made
Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2017 10:26 pm
by Evert van der Plas
Watermole+ wrote: ↑Fri Aug 25, 2017 8:24 pm
It is very well finished Evert..and certainly a very novel idea! I have never thought of storing flies in a tube before..
But..to be perfectly honest and without being too critical, from the practical point of view, it takes up a lot of space in the pocket for the amount of flies that can be stored.
Have you tried making a flat case from laminated bamboo strips..?
Thanks for posting it.
wm+
Thanks for your replay :-) i know it is to big and want to make a smaller one like this tube i made for maggots
with a belt clip from brass
I did made some other boxes from bamboo for keeping fly's in
I love to make different items so i will try the laminated bamboo strips as well
Thanks
Re: Fly tube made
Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2017 10:28 pm
by Evert van der Plas
Thanks gents for you kind words and advise I appreciate it very much
Re: Fly tube made
Posted: Fri Aug 25, 2017 10:47 pm
by Olly
Cork or foam internals? Or a choice?
I always worry about cork breaking up after hooks are stuck in it. Hence I don't do it on my rod handles!
PS - the perch looks fabulous!