Al Beatty
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Fly Tying Friday - 10Jan25 -Bullet Heads and Hair Dry Fly Hackle
We had a last minute change as our scheduled presenter had an equipment problem so Al stepped in at the last minute to tie a Bullet Head Hopper and a Hair Bare (a hair-hackle dry fly he fished a lot during the 80s & early 90s when genetic hackle we more difficult to find than it is today). The WEEKLY TIP focused on making the perfect bullet heads and was the basis of the featured fly pattern.
A drop of glue helps keep the Hair Bare's hackle in position and Al likes Healthy Hoof that Dutch Baughman repurposed from covering the hooves of horses to the fly tying bench. You can get your small bottle of it on Amazon at Healthy Hoof glue link = amzn.to/4ga5ket.
Equipment we used to produce this video:
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Fly Tying Friday - 3 January 2025 - The Beattys tie a House & Lot and a variant hackled dry fly.
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Fly Tying Friday for 3 January 2025 focuses on an old fly called the House & Lot or H & L Variant or several other names. Gretchen ties our EZY version using poly yarn. Al ties a simple variant pattern with two fly tying lessons hidden within its construction. In the WEEKLY TIP, Al focuses on setting duck quill wings on wet flies while struggling with his aging hands. He offers three ideas on m...
Fly Tying Friday - 27 December 2024 - A Couple of Throwback Humpies Patterns and MORE...
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In this throwback video, we discuss a couple of "different" options for tying a Humpy AND we offer a tying method to help improve your tying skills. Jim Ferguson discusses his version of the Mystery Fly which is a variation of Charlie Craven's Screaming Banshee pattern. Equipment we used to produce this video: Mokose C-100 Camera(s) amzn.to/3DM5msX Blackmagic ATEM Mini switcher amzn.to/3UsbXOP ...
FTF 20Dwc24 BeattyTUFliesMPVid
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Fly Tying Friday - 20 December 2024, The Beattys tying Tip-Up Flies. Gretchen ties a LaFontaine Pattern (series) call the Occasion (page 228 of his book, Trout Flies) with similar patterns named the Tantrum and the Aspersion. Al tied two versions of his pattern, the Para Glen. The WEEKLY TIP contains two items. The first was an add-on from last week's Google search techniques from Adrian Diamon...
Fly Tying Friday - 13 December 2024 - Mike Kelly tying damselfly nymphs
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Fly Tying Friday - 13 December 2024 - Mike Kelly tying damselfly nymphs Nebraska's Mike Kelly share 4 of his favorite damselfly nymphs including our personal best, a braided body damsel. In the WEEKLY TIP, Mike continues by demonstrating several ways to add weight to your fly. Al adds to the WEEKLY TIP by sharing information about Google Lens, a method of searching via an image. Equipment we us...
Gretchen's Garden & Greenhouse - 12 December 2024 - Plants & Shelling
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Gretchen's Garden & Greenhouse - 12 December 2024 Today, we are potting some plants we thought were one thing only to find they are another. Also, Al is shelling hazelnuts and Gretchen shares a couple of her "garden" Christmas plants.
BT's Fly Tying Friday on 6 December 2024 - Webster tying flies both Near and Far
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BT's Fly Tying Friday on 6 December 2024 Barry Webster from Texas ties fly both Near and Far. The near one is a Chris Johnson's Mimic Hopper and the far one is a Barry Ord Clark pattern called the Borrowing Mayfly Nymph. The website John Kreft shared that has about 90 FREE books from years past is johnkreft.com. The link to the free books is near the bottom on the left side of the home page. Eq...
Gretchen's Garden & Greenhouse - 5 December 2024 - Plant Greens & Shell Beans
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Gretchen's Garden & Greenhouse - 5 December 2024 This week, we are checking on the microgreens we planted last week and the beans we harvested. We'll start the program with an unexpected result from Gretchen's idea to bring the kitchen into the greenhouse. Watch and find out what we mean.
Fly Tying Friday, 29 November 2024 - Fedeles Ties Downunder Flies
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Fly Tying Friday, 29 November 2024 - Fedeles Ties Downunder Flies Paul Fedeles from Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia shares three of his favorite flies for his part of the world. They are the Malleefowl Soft Hackle Nymph, the Fed's Possum Simpson, and the Bloomfield Grub. The Grub "tricked" Paul's largest fly-caught trout that was over eight pounds. In the WEEKLY TIP, Al shares an inexpensive set...
Fly Tying Friday - 22 November 2024 - Dutch Baughman - Western Coachman
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In this first episode of BT's Fly Tying Friday of the next 24/25 season, Dutch Baughman explains the history and how to tie the Western Coachman Buz Buszek style. Equipment we used to produce this video: Mokose C-100 Camera(s) amzn.to/3DM5msX Blackmagic ATEM Mini switcher amzn.to/3UsbXOP Lavaliere Boya Microphone(s) amzn.to/3IDpL55 Hollyland Lark M1 wirelss microphones amzn.to/3ZSgu0N LED light...
Gretchen's Garden & Greenhouse - 21 November 2024 - Bulbs & Beans
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Gretchen's Garden & Greenhouse - 21 November 2024 Today is a rainy, cold day so we are spending it planting some bulbs to start growing in the sunroom with the intent of migrating them into the greenhouse for later planting in the garden next year. We end the program by checking on the drying bean's progress.
LaFontaine Originals Volume #3
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This is a video our company produced for Gary LaFontaine in the early 2000s for him to sell on his Book Mailer website. Paul & Char Stimpson and Gretchen & Al Beatty tied the flies. Those patterns include Mes, Foam Spider, Foam Ant, Bread, Occasion, Clear Wing Spinner, Drowned Trico, Shroud, Marabou Egg, Flex Damsel, Diving Egg Laying Midge, and Black June. NOTE: Some of the products used in th...
History on the Fly -15 November 2024 - Spey Fly Discussion
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In this episode of History on the Fly, Jim Ferguson discusses Spey flies with an emphasis on Syd Glasso tying style patterns. Equipment we used to produce this video: Mokose C-100 Camera(s) amzn.to/3DM5msX Blackmagic ATEM Mini switcher amzn.to/3UsbXOP Lavaliere Boya Microphone(s) amzn.to/3IDpL55 Hollyland Lark M1 wirelss microphones amzn.to/3ZSgu0N LED light(s), clamp style amzn.to/3DpfAxJ LED ...
Gretchen's Garden & Greenhouse - 15 November 2024
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Gretchen's Garden & Greenhouse - 15 November 2024 Today we check on the status of plants in the sun room and greenhouse then discuss composting leaves for use next year.
History on the Fly - 8 November 2024 - Tying Bergman wet flies
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History on the Fly - 8 November 2024 - The Beattys tying Bergman wet flies Gretchen & Al Beatty present two old Ray Bergman flies, the Witch Gold and the Telephone Box. It's been many years since they tied quill-wing wet flies; it was fun to do so again. There is a very important message in the WEEKLY TIP about fly tying materials. Al discusses it at the end of his pattern. Equipment we used to...
Gretchen's Garden & Greenhouse - 7 November 2024 - Monitor, maintain, & plant.
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Gretchen's Garden & Greenhouse - 7 November 2024 - Monitor, maintain, & plant.
History on the Fly - 1 November 2024 - Iron Blue Dun & Hamlin
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History on the Fly - 1 November 2024 - Iron Blue Dun & Hamlin
Gretchen's Garden & Greenhouse - 31 October 2024 - Pole Beans & Dahlias
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Gretchen's Garden & Greenhouse - 31 October 2024 - Pole Beans & Dahlias
History on the Fly - 25 October 2024 - Mary Orvis Marbury flies tied by Eric Austin
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History on the Fly - 25 October 2024 - Mary Orvis Marbury flies tied by Eric Austin
FFI Women Connect Workshop - 24 October 2024
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FFI Women Connect Workshop - 24 October 2024
Gretchen's Garden & Greenhouse - 25 October 2024 - Volunteer Tomatoes
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Gretchen's Garden & Greenhouse - 25 October 2024 - Volunteer Tomatoes
History on the Fly, 18 October 2024, The Beattys First Flies
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History on the Fly, 18 October 2024, The Beattys First Flies
Gretchen's Garden & Greenhouse - 18 October 2024 - Tomatoes & Greenhouse Preparation
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Gretchen's Garden & Greenhouse - 18 October 2024 - Tomatoes & Greenhouse Preparation
FFI Techniques 15 October 2024 - Tying flies with a small, clean head
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FFI Techniques 15 October 2024 - Tying flies with a small, clean head
History On The Fly - 11Oct24 - Treadle Vise Tying
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History On The Fly - 11Oct24 - Treadle Vise Tying
Gretchen's Garden & Greenhouse - 11 October 2024 - Greenhouse & Voles
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Gretchen's Garden & Greenhouse - 11 October 2024 - Greenhouse & Voles
Gretchen's Garden & Greenhouse - 4 October 2024
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Gretchen's Garden & Greenhouse - 4 October 2024
Gretchen's Garden & Greenhouse - 27 Sept. 2024, perennials & maintenance
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Gretchen's Garden & Greenhouse - 27 Sept. 2024, perennials & maintenance
Gretchen's Garden & Greenhouse - 20 September 2024
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Gretchen's Garden & Greenhouse - 20 September 2024
Gretchen's Garden & Greenhouse - 13 September 2024
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Gretchen's Garden & Greenhouse - 13 September 2024

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @RollinRollinReelin
    @RollinRollinReelin 8 годин тому

    Hello Al & Gretchen! I hope you had a wonderful Chrisrmas and New Year holidays. Anyway thank you for this great video. You showed me the solution to a problem that I never even knew I had! Question: where do you get those HUGE fur patches!?! Thanks!

  • @joebare844
    @joebare844 17 годин тому

    You two are awesome!!!! Thanks sooo much!!!

    • @albeatty1404
      @albeatty1404 5 годин тому

      Glad you found our "spur of the moment" presentation helpful.

  • @noelange1
    @noelange1 День тому

    Have you tested the synthetic fly tied with the cosmetic brush fibers for float ability? Would like to know if it has a similar buoyancy for the renegade below it .

    • @albeatty1404
      @albeatty1404 День тому

      Yes, it's similar to hair but it doesn't become waterlogged like hair will after it's been in the water for a while.

  • @shanebroadby9321
    @shanebroadby9321 2 дні тому

    Al, your No Name Varient with the orange Body is very similar to an Australian Fly called the Onion Bag, a Red Spinner imitation. The famous Tasmanian Fly Tyer Dick Wigram often tied and used various Variant hackled flies.

    • @albeatty1404
      @albeatty1404 2 дні тому

      Thank you for the information. Do you have a way I could contact Dick Wigram? My email is albeatty2@gmail.com.

    • @shanebroadby9321
      @shanebroadby9321 2 дні тому

      @@albeatty1404Dick Wigram died in 1971 in a car crash mate, Dick developed many Fly patterns and wrote several books.

  • @daviddavies3088
    @daviddavies3088 10 днів тому

    Would the hackle cape make fibers for the wonder wing instead of salt capes? Just a thought

    • @daviddavies3088
      @daviddavies3088 10 днів тому

      As the hackle is flexable

    • @albeatty1404
      @albeatty1404 10 днів тому

      Yes, hackle cape feather will make Wonder Wings if the barbs are long enough to for the wing and that's usually on the large end of the cape. Whiting dry fly capes tend to focus more on smaller hook sizes and less on larger; that's why we often use Whiting Saltwater Capes

  • @alc609
    @alc609 11 днів тому

    You may show later in the video, but are these patterns in a book? If so which book?

    • @albeatty1404
      @albeatty1404 11 днів тому

      The flies or ones that are very similar are in our book, The Humpy Encyclopedia. We have a free download version on our website (btsflyfishing.com) or a regular book is available for about $20.00 (our site or amazon.com.

  • @noelange1
    @noelange1 11 днів тому

    I will make up a bunch of these and when the spring gets here go test them and try to show the results. I am hopefully going to hide the hook so that they can't see the manufacturers name on it.

  • @chili1593
    @chili1593 14 днів тому

    Great ties flies and commentary as usual. Happy holidays and thank you

  • @Gigi-r3k
    @Gigi-r3k 14 днів тому

    Wonderfull. HAPPY NEW YEAR ! Louis from Italy.

  • @noelange1
    @noelange1 14 днів тому

    Beautiful work, gonna have to tie up some for sure.

  • @SakuraisabelBuonanotte
    @SakuraisabelBuonanotte 21 день тому

    By comparing replicas with genuine items, you can learn how to identify the authenticity of a bag. I think kislux also has artistic value. This change allowed me to devote more resources to a true art collection while maintaining my own style.

  • @noelange1
    @noelange1 27 днів тому

    Where did you get that beautiful Ostrich herl, all the stuff I have found is small and very short.?

    • @albeatty1404
      @albeatty1404 27 днів тому

      It's a hit-or-miss deal. I just looked on Amazon and found some, but you have to verify with the seller what you are getting. You can also go to a craft store. I've often found it there. And don't forget your local fly shop.

  • @chili1593
    @chili1593 28 днів тому

    Very good as usual thanks

  • @johngates8212
    @johngates8212 28 днів тому

    Great video thank you

  • @Northbight
    @Northbight Місяць тому

    Totally agree with Barry regarding the new jaws for the DynaKing Barracuda. I used to insert a thin piece of cardboard around the bend of my hook to add a little bulk to allow the old jaws to properly secure the hook for tying. Well worth the $125 bucks fir these new jaws from DynaKing.

  • @shanebroadby9321
    @shanebroadby9321 Місяць тому

    Great video and flies . In Tasmania, we can hunt BrushTail Possum under permit as they are a serious agricultural pest. . Possum fur is a great tying material, we use the tail fur for the famous and very deadly Possum Emerger.

    • @albeatty1404
      @albeatty1404 Місяць тому

      Thanks for the information about Possum fur. If you get a chance, send me a picture of a Possum Emerger you (or a friend) tied. My email is albeatty2@gmail.com

  • @mrok3405
    @mrok3405 Місяць тому

    I love these tutorials!!! Thanks Al and Gretchen

  • @reserrvoirman
    @reserrvoirman Місяць тому

    I love that tip with the knotted legs Al. Another great tip. Thanks.

    • @albeatty1404
      @albeatty1404 Місяць тому

      Yes, I discovered it on UA-cam so I can't take credit for anything except bringing it to everyone's attention.

  • @andrewmorke
    @andrewmorke Місяць тому

    I found a compromise for smaller caddis. I create the bubble by tying in a sparse horseshoe of Antron and letting it fluff out to resemble a case.

  • @noelange1
    @noelange1 Місяць тому

    Enjoyed that,sorry I missed participating.

  • @noelange1
    @noelange1 Місяць тому

    Gotta add some of these to my box, looks like a killer,

  • @IvanGiochev
    @IvanGiochev Місяць тому

    Many, many thanks!

  • @rabbithole_flies
    @rabbithole_flies Місяць тому

    If you watch Barry Orde Clark's Delta Wing Caddis Sedge video you can figure it out and make the back shorter

    • @albeatty1404
      @albeatty1404 Місяць тому

      Thank you for the lead. I've checked the "Sedge" out and it looks promising.

  • @miketrevathan7747
    @miketrevathan7747 Місяць тому

    Thanks Jim, Al, Betty, Lou and everyone! Great stuff! Sending warm Thanksgiving greetings to all from Louisiana (currently via Texas) from a land-locked Montana & B.C. Calif kid : )

  • @Frank-i7o5i
    @Frank-i7o5i Місяць тому

    A really interesting and educational video! I saved it to watch again. Thanks. 👍👍👍

  • @chasselynch5733
    @chasselynch5733 2 місяці тому

    Hi guys ,great video like every other one y'all produce,you Too are cute and should be enevied buy all fly tying couples

  • @RollinRollinReelin
    @RollinRollinReelin 2 місяці тому

    Hey Al let Gretchen know that i know of a business that makes those foam things to fold hackel. I forget the name but if she want one or two....or three lol...I can get you guys that information. Take you too!

  • @RollinRollinReelin
    @RollinRollinReelin 2 місяці тому

    Hi Al & Gretchen! How are you? Those books look really beautiful and I bet there's a lot of interesting information. How would I get a copy of each of those books? Take care you two!

    • @albeatty1404
      @albeatty1404 2 місяці тому

      They are all out of print. Do a Google search. If you find one, expect to pay at least $1,000.00 +

  • @craftytroutangler
    @craftytroutangler 2 місяці тому

    Listening to your conversation about presenting your stimulator at 41:21, and your technique to allow another foot or two of slack to let it “jump” downstream as you describe it. Thanks! That’s a great new skill I’ll try the next time out! Really enjoy the channel and all the information. Very articulate and well presented! Cheers! Paul from Vancouver, BC

    • @albeatty1404
      @albeatty1404 2 місяці тому

      Thank you for your kind words.

  • @streamerslinger
    @streamerslinger 2 місяці тому

    What a great video, guys. Thank you so much for sharing.

  • @HondoTrailside
    @HondoTrailside 2 місяці тому

    This is really interesting. I have several treadle machines, but I was thinking of exactly this kind of vise, except working off a spinning wheel. More compact, though I suppose having the table is an advantage if one has the space. I was actually also thinking of doing this with a motor and two pedals, but in some respects the control is better with a treadle, and quieter. Also the computer control was a little beyond me. I would use a centered vise so that could have a true centered running.

    • @albeatty1404
      @albeatty1404 2 місяці тому

      Please keep us in the loop regarding your treadle project. We'd be very interested in it progress. Please contact us at albeatty2@gmail.com

  • @HondoTrailside
    @HondoTrailside 2 місяці тому

    I have the hard cover book, and it doesn't have the chapter you are referring to.

    • @albeatty1404
      @albeatty1404 2 місяці тому

      Gary had 3 hardcover books; I'm not sure which you are referencing.

  • @zarchy55
    @zarchy55 2 місяці тому

    I never caught a trout on a McGinty either, but that’s because I’ve never fished one for trout. The McGinty is the most effective bluegill fly I’ve ever used. ;)

  • @reserrvoirman
    @reserrvoirman 2 місяці тому

    Fantastic tying lesson tonite. I love fishing with traditional wet flies. They’re hard to find but their old school flies that really work well. My trouble is when I cut the waste off the wings I cut the thread. Nice job guys.

    • @albeatty1404
      @albeatty1404 2 місяці тому

      Eric & I hope we had something that will help with that problem.

  • @jarmoFI
    @jarmoFI 2 місяці тому

    Fascinating video again 👍

  • @chasselynch5733
    @chasselynch5733 2 місяці тому

    Living in South williamsport Pa this is interesting

  • @hirkojs
    @hirkojs 2 місяці тому

    Mega Thx for an Amazing video and I truly enjoyed all the historical items

  • @mikekelly6632
    @mikekelly6632 2 місяці тому

    Fantastic presentation as always. Eric is a true master. As for the recipes, as Al says, unless you can find them in books, you will have to research. For any of these classic wet flies, the internet is your best bet. You can find articles or UA-cam videos on most flies. For some, you will need to watch the video to understand the recipe. For example, In this case, Eric provides the recipe for the Tipperlinn.

  • @20darlind09
    @20darlind09 2 місяці тому

    super erklärung, schöne fliege, super gebunden von meistern danke lg aus österreich

  • @thePotters_clay
    @thePotters_clay 2 місяці тому

    Thanks for having Mr. Austin on. How can I get the recipes for the flies in Favorite Flies and Their Histiries?

    • @albeatty1404
      @albeatty1404 2 місяці тому

      The only way to get them is from the book; I couldn't find them on the Internet but then I may not be doing a good job of searching.

    • @thePotters_clay
      @thePotters_clay 2 місяці тому

      @@albeatty1404 I’m not sure what book you are referring to. There are no recipes in Mary’s book.

    • @albeatty1404
      @albeatty1404 2 місяці тому

      @@thePotters_clay I'm not totally sure but I think Eric was referring to Forgotten Flies

  • @JoelPoole-o6g
    @JoelPoole-o6g 2 місяці тому

    My favorite dry fly. Great job…

  • @RollinRollinReelin
    @RollinRollinReelin 2 місяці тому

    Hi Al and Gretchen. I'm so bummed that I missed this meeting. For some reason i just couldn't get on. Can you please send me another invite for next week please? Thanks! JOHN

    • @albeatty1404
      @albeatty1404 2 місяці тому

      Hi John, this was a one-time presentation for a private women's organization so the only "next time" is unknown & in the future.

  • @pnw_mountain_craft
    @pnw_mountain_craft 2 місяці тому

    My husbands father sure spoke highly of you. Great to see you on UA-cam.

    • @albeatty1404
      @albeatty1404 2 місяці тому

      thank you for the kind words

  • @riverkeeperflies
    @riverkeeperflies 2 місяці тому

    Really enjoyed the history and watching you tie on the treadle vise.

  • @FlyTyer1948
    @FlyTyer1948 2 місяці тому

    Treadliling ( is that a word?), manipulating thread& materials, and talking. Wow! I’m impressed and quite sure I couldn’t do it. Well done.

    • @albeatty1404
      @albeatty1404 2 місяці тому

      No, it's not a word but it sure got people's attention. Anyway, it was a lot of fun.

    • @FlyTyer1948
      @FlyTyer1948 2 місяці тому

      @@albeatty1404 Congratulations to you for the new word. Now we need to get people using it! :-)

  • @RollinRollinReelin
    @RollinRollinReelin 2 місяці тому

    Hi Al and Gretchen! This was so helpful to me tonight. I especially love the technique for hiding your waste. You two make such a great team! Thanks so much!

    • @albeatty1404
      @albeatty1404 2 місяці тому

      Thanks for the kind words. Tell a friend(S).

  • @alc609
    @alc609 2 місяці тому

    I think the best tip you have ever gave is these dog poop trash bags, got mine today. These are great

    • @albeatty1404
      @albeatty1404 2 місяці тому

      We thought so too when we saw them. Thanks for the feedback.

  • @jarmoFI
    @jarmoFI 2 місяці тому

    👍👍👍👍

  • @johndurfee5925
    @johndurfee5925 2 місяці тому

    Your hackle stacker appears to be homemade. I would like to suggest a post where you show us your home crafted tools and how you make them... thanks

    • @albeatty1404
      @albeatty1404 2 місяці тому

      it is. I have 24 of them. I pre-fill them with 12 tails and 12 wings when doing hair-wing orders

  • @johndurfee5925
    @johndurfee5925 2 місяці тому

    Just subscribed to your blog. Looking forward to learning from both of you. What a great idea to go on a fly fishing trip. "Honey, i will be going on a extended fly fishing trip. Be back when I complete the fly testing. Love you