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by fflutterffly
Wed Oct 28, 2015 8:53 pm
Forum: Tying Wingless Wets
Topic: Clark's Spinning Block vs The Dubber
Replies: 70
Views: 201122

Re: Clark's Spinning Block vs The Dubber

I enjoyed this post. How cool The Dubber is, but I love the feel and results of the traditional block. It is dear to my heart because a forum member made it for me. So you can have your platica and I'll keep the beautiful handcrafted model.
by fflutterffly
Sat Jan 03, 2015 4:51 pm
Forum: Tying Wingless Wets
Topic: dubbing "Grinder"
Replies: 9
Views: 8828

Re: dubbing "Grinder"

I ordered it. I got it. I don't like it. All the hair gets spun around the shaft below the tines. what am I doing wrong.
by fflutterffly
Wed Dec 17, 2014 6:13 pm
Forum: Tying Wingless Wets
Topic: dubbing "Grinder"
Replies: 9
Views: 8828

Re: dubbing "Grinder"

OMG I'm such a sap. I purchased one!!!!!
by fflutterffly
Fri Dec 05, 2014 9:03 am
Forum: Tutorials / Step-by-Steps / Video Demos
Topic: Self Publishing Books
Replies: 6
Views: 4994

Re: Self Publishing Books

I used Blurp to publish a 450 fiction/novel my father and I wrote. We printed a short run of 15 for all the guest at his 95th birthday party. It's amazing to see such a work in hand, published and the look on my dads face when he saw the final cover and print. It was a surprize to him as well becaus...
by fflutterffly
Wed Dec 03, 2014 1:33 pm
Forum: Tying Wingless Wets
Topic: Alpaca!
Replies: 25
Views: 19080

Re: Alpaca!

I sent out a bunch of Alpaca a few years ago to some members. The fibers are long, the colors endless. I've used it for many buggy flies, cutting it into fine dubbing. I love the stuff.
by fflutterffly
Thu Nov 27, 2014 4:41 pm
Forum: Tying Wingless Wets
Topic: Hackles
Replies: 22
Views: 17744

Re: Hackles

has anyone used sky rats? That's pigeons to most of you.
by fflutterffly
Wed Nov 26, 2014 4:24 pm
Forum: Fly Dressings - Wingless Wets
Topic: Low Water Spider
Replies: 5
Views: 4177

Re: Low Water Spider

OMG. I love the use of jungle cock.
by fflutterffly
Wed Nov 05, 2014 9:58 am
Forum: Tutorials / Step-by-Steps / Video Demos
Topic: leisenring lift
Replies: 69
Views: 35006

Re: leisenring lift

I agree with CM. This video must be done from many angles and a caveat attached stating that this is interpretation since little was written. I'd also mention that some of the world renowned resources have been consulted.
by fflutterffly
Thu Oct 30, 2014 6:10 am
Forum: Tutorials / Step-by-Steps / Video Demos
Topic: leisenring lift
Replies: 69
Views: 35006

Re: leisenring lift

Carl this is very well done and informative. Thank you for taking the time. Great work!
by fflutterffly
Wed Oct 29, 2014 6:25 am
Forum: Tutorials / Step-by-Steps / Video Demos
Topic: leisenring lift
Replies: 69
Views: 35006

Re: leisenring lift

So Old Hat see if I understand what you are saying: L is simply allowing the fly to swing. Period. This is lifting it through the different water columns. Simple. No physical motion of the tip is implied. Dubbn: Point taken on the Jerk. But that is not the word I should have used. it is too strong a...