Author Topic: Hey Fly Tiers, What's In The Vice For Ice? (Read 45757 times)

Spider1 · « **Reply #450 on:** Feb 02, 2016, 01:29 PM »

yeah, he did that too.

It's ok, I got plenty. Now I just gotta build another bench... but I gotta get rid of something to make room. Maybe over on the wifes side of the basement

rgfixit · « **Reply #451 on:** Feb 02, 2016, 01:50 PM »

I stay on "my side" of the basement. I used to occupy the smaller bedroom and not only outgrew it but needed it for my Grandson to visit as he got older. So, I moved downstairs. I do miss the natural light, but I make due.

I'm pretty adept at making use of available space. Besides, I like building the shop near as much as using it.

Rg

IFF · « **Reply #452 on:** Feb 02, 2016, 02:09 PM »

Maybe you shouldn't say things like that Bob, you might have someone put out a contract and have you kidnapped

rgfixit · « **Reply #453 on:** Feb 02, 2016, 03:43 PM »

Well, they'll have to get past my bride first. She's kind of used to me cooking , cleaning and doing the laundry.

big_guy_13021 · « **Reply #454 on:** Feb 02, 2016, 04:24 PM »

Nice set up rg..I'll post a pic of something I'm tying on my newly cleaned fly tying area..

rgfixit · « **Reply #455 on:** Feb 02, 2016, 04:43 PM »

I'm still working on it. Did a few more things this evening. Mostly keeping myself amused till ice out.

Rg

big_guy_13021 · « **Reply #456 on:** Feb 02, 2016, 04:47 PM »

Won't be long.I went a spot today had ice on the river where I crappie fish at the lock broke ice and got 3 crappies

IFF · « **Reply #457 on:** Feb 02, 2016, 11:00 PM »

I know, I know, my picture taking abilities SUCK ! Think I tried to take it looking through the magnifier

Hum maybe not. Think I am going to like this one.

this picture didn't turn out the way I wanted

Think I need more practice.

chilly-willy · « **Reply #458 on:** Feb 03, 2016, 12:12 AM »

iff those look like fresh water shrimp? but could be salt water shrimp ? for sure cool looking

big_guy_13021 · « **Reply #459 on:** Feb 03, 2016, 12:27 AM »

another crappie jig...look grandpoobar its cleaner

rgfixit · « **Reply #460 on:** Feb 03, 2016, 03:33 AM »

Hey, there really was a bench under there

Rg

trapper2000 · « **Reply #461 on:** Feb 03, 2016, 05:43 AM »

thinking I have a old bates travel trunk for the motorcycle I can easily fit waders and vest inside it ,add a holder for my flyrod wind shield for cold mornings and a spot for a thermos of coffee I could have some fun searching out small waters to fish this spring

I would look like a cross between a older dennis hopper from easyrider and theodore Gordon..... RG that's a UFO beamin back at ya!!!!!!

rgfixit · « **Reply #462 on:** Feb 03, 2016, 07:45 AM »

That's ok Trapper, I've got my tin foil hat liner

Well it's ready for business.

Made a cool little epoxy mixer and mounted it handy.

Just need a heat lamp to warm the epoxy and away we go

Rg

RIVERRAT2 · « **Reply #463 on:** Feb 03, 2016, 07:51 AM »

GREAT,looking unit,good luck,

RAT

Spider1 · « **Reply #464 on:** Feb 03, 2016, 07:59 AM »

looks good, except... the labels on your epoxy aren't facing forward

rpdog · « **Reply #465 on:** Feb 03, 2016, 08:50 AM »

Looks great Rg .
Rp

rgfixit · « **Reply #466 on:** Feb 03, 2016, 02:06 PM »

Quote from: Spider1 on Feb 03, 2016, 07:59 AM

looks good, except... the labels on your epoxy aren't facing forward

A guy's gotta have a few secrets ya know.

Rg

esox_xtm · « **Reply #467 on:** Feb 03, 2016, 09:55 PM »

Sorry rg, gotta spill..... Loctite 1365736 8 Fluid Ounce Bottle Heavy Duty Quick Set Epoxy Adhesive.

How'd I do?

There are no secret spots. There are no magic lures. Sometimes it just seems that way......

rgfixit · « **Reply #468 on:** Feb 04, 2016, 02:31 AM »

Quote from: esox_xtm on Feb 03, 2016, 09:55 PM

Sorry rg, gotta spill..... Loctite 1365736 8 Fluid Ounce Bottle Heavy Duty Quick Set Epoxy Adhesive.

How'd I do?

There are no secret spots. There are no magic lures. Sometimes it just seems that way......

Good guess. I'm due for a new batch too. Those are about done in. I've tried a lot of other stuff, but it's the easiest to work with.

Rg

trapper2000 · « **Reply #469 on:** Feb 04, 2016, 06:34 AM »

that neat is a sign of a sick mind......

big_guy_13021 · « **Reply #470 on:** Feb 04, 2016, 06:38 AM »

Rg how do you find anything with an area that clean..

rgfixit · « **Reply #471 on:** Feb 04, 2016, 06:54 AM »

I Dont have to think about it much. What I want is generally right in front of me. If I spend any time looking for something, I make a place for it. I've worked in many shops. Most spend way too much time chasing their tails. It just makes it easy for me.

At my age, if I tried to remember where I put it last, I'd probably never remember. One doesn't really need too much stuff to put a rod together. It's a simple process really.

"Mise en place", the French culinary term meaning everything in place is how I roll.

Prep everything
Have what you need at hand
Clean as you go

I didn't used to be that way....but I learned.

Rg

trapper2000 · « **Reply #472 on:** Feb 04, 2016, 07:02 AM »

people laugh but when I tie flies I get out exactly what I need for that on pattern and that's what I stick with generally I tie 5 to 10 then move to something else putting everything away , this makes it a lot easier for me and keeps my work area clean

IFF · « **Reply #473 on:** Feb 04, 2016, 08:19 AM »

Quote from: rgfixit on Feb 04, 2016, 06:54 AM

I Dont have to think about it much. What I want is generally right in front of me. If I spend any time looking for something, I make a place for it. I've worked in many shops. Most spend way too much time chasing their tails. It just makes it easy for me.

At my age, if I tried to remember where I put it last, I'd probably never remember. One doesn't really need too much stuff to put a rod together. It's a simple process really.

"Mise en place", the French culinary term meaning everything in place is how I roll.

Prep everything
Have what you need at hand
Clean as you go

I didn't used to be that way....but I learned.

Rg

If I don't see what I am looking for right off, next thing I know I am wondering what it was I was looking for

IFF · « **Reply #474 on:** Feb 04, 2016, 11:39 AM »

This is like riding a bike, you never forget

well that's what I tell myself, that's my story and I am sticking to it.

rpdog · « **Reply #475 on:** Feb 04, 2016, 11:48 AM »

They look good for sure they will get the job done.
Rp

rgfixit · « **Reply #476 on:** Feb 04, 2016, 04:23 PM »

Looking good Bud!

Rg

trapper2000 · « **Reply #477 on:** Feb 04, 2016, 05:48 PM »

I love caddis flies

IFF · « **Reply #478 on:** Feb 04, 2016, 10:51 PM »

Uh oh, I can see it now, more fly boxes, Large fly boxes, small fly boxes, and yet more Larger fly boxes

rpdog · « **Reply #479 on:** Feb 05, 2016, 05:34 AM »

As long as people don't need a fly swatter to ride in a vehicle with you your good to go.
Rp

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Author Topic: Hey Fly Tiers, What's In The Vice For Ice? (Read 45757 times)