In this post I gave a brief introduction to the tools of fly-tying. And I mentioned that flies are made of thread, fur, synthetic fibers and feathers, all tied to a hook. Today, let’s look a little closer at those materials.
Tag: diy
Do It Yourself projects of all sorts.
Michelle and I like to fly fish. “Flies” in this sense are fishhooks decorated with thread, fur, yarn, and feathers to resemble natural creatures that fish like to eat. That often means bugs of some sort, but it’s possible to tie flies that simulate minnows, worms, leeches, and even frogs and mice.
It turns out you need an awful lot of flies. There’s a huge variety of things that fish might be eating, and it’s important to use a fly that resembles the things the fish are eating at this moment. So you need a huge variety of flies.
Today we’re going to take a look at my engine lathe. It’s down in my basement shop, and it’s one of the most important tools I own. Let’s get to know its parts and what they do.